Musical Terms
Famous Composers
Teacher Trivia
Name That Tune
100

Italian for "loud"

What is "forte"?

100

The father of many children, many who also became composers, and arguably the greatest composer of all time.

Who is "Bach"?

100

Triple C.

Who is Mr. Carruth?

100

The British composer Edward Elgar composed piece music which accompanies nearly every high school graduate down the aisle.

What is "Pomp and Circumstance"?

200

The Sopranos and Altos usually sing in this clef.

What is "treble" clef?

200

This modern composer is famous for his many film scores including, Harry Potter, ET, and Star Wars.

Who is John Williams?

200

This teacher has one arm shorter than the other.

Who is Mr. Riehle?

200

The Beatles line:  When I find myself in times of trouble Mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom...

What is "Let it Be"?

300

These singers can be found singing in either Bass or Treble clef.

What are the "tenors"?

300

This deaf composer wrote what is likely the most famous symphony of all time, beginning with just four quick notes.

Who is Beethoven?

300

This person is the newest principal on the THS campus.

Who is Dr. Melinda Stone?

300

Michael Jackson's lover is not this person.

Who is "Billie Jean"?
400

"Piano" when not referring to the instrument, means this.

What is "soft"?

400

This Austrian composer died before completing his final work, which was finished by other people to become his Requiem

Who was Mozart?

400

This teacher sings with the professional chamber choir Cantare Houston.

Who is Mr. Carruth?

400

Your annual celebration of your birth just wouldn't be right if no one sang this to you.

What is "Happy Birthday"?

500

This method of hand sign singing, can be traced back to Guido in the Renaissance.

What is "Sol-Fege"?

500

This current composer of Broadway fame is not throwing away his shot.

Who is Lin-Manuel Miranda?

500

This teacher founded and directed the professional chamber choir Cantare Houston.

Who is Mr. Riehle?

500

The band Journey's suggestion to "hold on to that feeling" follows this song's title line.

What is "Don't Stop Believing?"