Composers
I wrote my last symphony completely deaf.
Who is Ludwig van Beethoven?
Invented by Bartomolo Christofori in 1709 with loud and soft.
What is the Pianoforte?
This musical era gains it's name from the latin word baroco.
What is the Baroque era?
This broken-chord style of bass was invented in the Baroque period, but made famous by Mozart.
What is Alberti bass?
This small bagpipe instrument became popular in the Baroque period to accompany a French dance style that also bears it's name.
What is a Musette?
Although he was born in 1770, Beethoven is know as "the father of" this musical era.
What is the Romantic Era?
This African piano originated in Zimbabwe and is played with only the thumbs.
What is an Mbira?
Ancient Greek architecture is the basis for the style in this musical era.
What is the Classic era?
Written for piano, this composers works have become standard Spanish guitar literature.
Who is Issac Albeniz?
Debussy is commonly acknowledged as the father of this this contemporary style that uses extended chords, quartal harmonies, and non-traditional rhythms.
What is Jazz?
This traditional Japanese instrument usually has 13 strings over moveable bridges.
What is the Koto?
Modality was popular in this era- think "Greensleeves."
What is the Renaissance era?