Composer Nicknames
Called the “Father of the Symphony.”
Who is Joseph Haydn?
Who came first: Mozart or Beethoven?
Who is Mozart?
This form features a main theme that keeps coming back, often labeled ABACA.
What is Rondo?
This composer was influenced by American jazz and created Rhapsody in Blue.
Who is Gershwin?
The PVA that Ms. Craig was in.
What is vocal?
Known for his "Moonlight Sonata" and fiery personality.
Who is Beethoven?
Put these in order from earliest to latest: Medieval, Classical, Romantic.
What is Medieval → Classical → Romantic?
A Classical sonata-allegro form includes these three major sections.
What are Exposition, Development, and Recapitulation?
This Romantic composer incorporated Polish folk dances like the mazurka into his piano music.
Who is Chopin?
Ms. Craig's zodiac sign.
What is Taurus?
Known as the “Red Priest” due to his hair and his religious training.
Who is Antonio Vivaldi?
Which composer was born first: J.S. Bach, Clara Schumann, or Stravinsky?
Who is Bach?
This choral form was used heavily by Bach and features a multi-movement sacred structure.
What is a Cantata?
This composer’s 1812 Overture includes cannon fire and church bells to commemorate Russia’s victory over Napoleon.
Who is Tchaikovsky?
What year did Ms. Craig graduate from Weaver
What is 2016?
Sometimes called the “First Lady of Music” for her early sacred compositions and visions.
Who is Hildegard Von Bingen?
Put these in order: Baroque, Rococo, Classical, 20th Century.
What is Baroque → Rococo → Classical → 20th Century?
A piece using fugue form relies on this kind of texture.
What is polyphonic?
Many composers in the 20th century turned to this musical system after the horrors of World War I.
What is atonality?
Name one of ms. Craig's top 3 favorite composers.
Who is Clara schumann, Tchaikovsky, and Hildegard Von Bingen?
This composer was known for mentoring many students — including Aaron Copland — and was one of the most influential music educators of the 20th century.
Who is Nadia boulanger?
List these composers in chronological order: Hildegard von Bingen, Haydn, Debussy, Copland.
Who is Hildegard → Haydn → Debussy → Copland?
In Medieval plainchant, the noteheads used in the notation system were called this.
What are neumes?
The rise of this European art movement — known for its blurred lines and mood-driven forms — influenced composers like Debussy.
What is impressionism?
What is Ms. Craig's favorite film score?
What is Big Fish?