Orchestras
All of the stringed instruments typically found in an orchestra
What are violins, violas, cellos, basses, and harps?
The instrument that has to tune first before the rest of the orchestra arrives
What is the harp?
What is a pochette/rebec/erhu?
Arguably the most famous cellist today.
Who is Yo-Yo Ma?
The conductor of our local Spokane Symphony Orchestra
Who is James Lowe?
The alto clef's namesake comes from this "middle" note.
What is middle c?
Endpins are increasingly made out of this newer material.
What is carbon-fiber?
This composer moved to America after riding a train through the Appalachian mountains. He composed his last symphony about America.
Who is Dvorak?
When singers are added to the orchestra, they are referred to as the ____________.
What is the chorale?
The large piece of wood that supports the weight of the top plate and increases the resonance of the low tones of the instrument.
What is the bass bar?
In ancient music, the viola was used to accompany this group of musicians because it "sounded as if it were it"
What is a choir?
Baroque cellos commonly had this number of strings.
What is 5?
The primary beat that a conductor shows with their baton, most often performed as the largest beat.
What is 1 or the downbeat?
Referred to as the "Father of Orchestra"
This composer wrote multiple concerti for young orphan violin players and is referred to as the "Red Priest."
Who is Vivaldi?
Percy Grainger referred to the viola by this nickname
What is the "middle fiddle?"
The method of retuning a cello to play with different open strings.
The number of movements that a symphony is usually composed with.
What is four?