Terms
Define Orchestra
Large ensemble consisting of strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion
What year was Tchaikovsky born/died?
1840-1893
What year was Prokofiev born/died?
1891-1953
What character did the Flute represent?
The Bird
What is in the first movement of a Symphony
Main Theme
Where was Tchaikovsky born?
Votkinsk, Russian Empire
Where was Prokofiev born?
Sontsovka, Russian Empire
What character did the Clarinet represent?
The Cat
What is in the 3rd movement of a Symphony?
Dance/Scherzo
How/What year did Tchaikovsky die?
Cholera in 1893
What pieces was Prokofiev most famous for writing? (4 answers)
1) Peter and the Wolf
2) 7 operas
3) 8 ballets
4) 7 Symphonies
What character did the Bassoon represent?
The Grandfather
What is in the second movement of a Symphony?
a slow, lyrical theme
What pieces was Tchaikovsky most known for writing? (5 answers)
1) Swan Lake
2) The Nutcracker
3) 8 Symphonies
4) Romeo and Juliet
5) 1812 Overture
How/What year did Prokofiev die?
Died of a stroke in 1953
What character did the Strings represent?
Peter
What is in the fourth movement of a Symphony?
Finale (all themes together)
What dictator did Tchaikovsky fight against?
Alexander III
What two Regimes did Prokofiev speak out against?
1) Soviet Union
2) Nazis
What character did the Oboe represent?
The Duck
What character did the French Horns represent?
The Wolf