Ensembles
These bands have always been an important part of musical cultures, particularly in Europe and America...string instruments usually didn't play in these
What are...Military Bands
The maracas were a part of this main category of instruments
What is...idiophone
This Greek instrument was used by the Bible's King David to accompany his psalms and other songs
What is...the kithara
This instrument became a favorite solo instrument for Mozart and other composers
What is...horn
This is the goal of any serious singer is to achieve a balance of energy and relaxation to create this
What is...an efficient and pleasant vocal quality
Very few of professional bands of this type exist in the United States
What are...Wind Ensembles or Wind Symphonies
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This instrument in the Asian culture is similar to those in the European or American culture
Only in recent years have the influence of these two cultures caused other cultures to begin to write down their music
What are...American and Western European
This composer continued to the trend to establish the orchestra as an important musical ensemble in the beginning of the Romantic era
Who is...Ludwig van Beethoven
The larynx is located here
Some chamber groups received their classification as a chamber ensemble due to this
What is...their size
These are used for religious rituals, folk music, dance, and theater in Asian cultures
What are...membranophones
In African cultures, these types of instruments were the easiest to make
What are...idiophones
Lin Lun used this many bamboo pipes that formed a chromatic scale
What is...twelve
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Indian instruments mimic the vocal abilities for the human voice to sing these
What are...microtones
In contemporary and jazz ensembles, this is the driving force
What is...rhythm section
These instruments are most frequently used to keep time in Indian music
What are...idiophones
In Indian music, a measure may range from three to this many beats per measure
What is...twenty four
This musician was able to explore the full breadth of capabilities in the string instruments
Who is...Franz Joseph Haydn
These are necessary for those who sing in musicals or operas
What are...strong communication and dramatic skills
Groups, such as these four bands, played popular tunes for dances and concerts all across America...these groups played what's called "jazz."
What are...Jimmy Dorsey, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, and Woody Herman bands
In terms of importance, these instruments follow the human voice
What are...chordophones
Name three eras and state their time periods
What are...
Medieval era (a.d. 400-1450)
Renaissance era (a.d. 1450-1600)
Baroque era (a.d. 1600-1750)
Classic era (a.d. 1750-1820)
Romantic era (a.d. 1820-1900)
"A Soldier's Tale", a short theater piece, was composed by this musician
Who is...Igor Stravinsky
What are...wind and string instruments