Symphonies
A full-scale symphony orchestra must have at least __ musicians.
What is 90?
The oldest piece of music.
What is Hurrian Hymn No. 6?
During a performance of Boris Godunov at Sydney Opera House, a ______ fell off the stage and onto a cellist.
What is a chicken?
The largest orchestra in 2000.
What is Vancouver Symphony Orchestra?
An instrument made in medieval times.
What is Hurdy Gurdy?
_______ skin was used in the 18th century to sand violins.
What is dogfish?
The ancient greek phrase meaning "orchestra".
What is "Dancing Place"?
The youngest instrument in existence.
What is saxophone?
Baritone Leonard Warren died on stage at The Met in ____ just as he had finished singing Verdi's 'Morir, Tremenda Cosi' ('To Die, a Momentous Thing').
What is 1960?
A word in Japanese meaning "empty orchestra".
What is "karaoke"?
The oldest type of instrument.
What is Flute?
Made of 70 individual pieces of wood.
What is violin?
When symphonies were first created, one instrument was excluded.
What is cello?
An instrument that originated in 3500 BC.
What is Harp?
Rossini wrote the aria ‘Di tanti palpiti’ while waiting for some _______ in a Venice restaurant.
What is risotto?