Classical Composers & Eras
True or False: Beethoven wrote music even after he became completely deaf.
True
Which major U.S. city is considered the birthplace of Jazz?
New Orleans
What is the main street in New York City where most major theaters are located?
Broadway
What is the highest female singing voice range called?
Soprano
Who composed the famous set of four violin concertos known as The Four Seasons?
Antonio Vivaldi
What instrument did the legendary Louis Armstrong play?
Trumpet (or Cornet)
Which famous composing duo created the musicals Oklahoma! and The Sound of Music?
Rodgers and Hammerstein
What is the official name for the lowest and most common male singing voice?
Bass
The opera Carmen was composed by which French composer?
Georges Bizet
What is the common term for a Jazz style characterized by strong syncopated rhythms, exemplified by Scott Joplin?
Ragtime
Which actress originated the role of Dolly Levi in the 1964 musical Hello, Dolly!?
Carol Channing
What is the term for the speed at which a piece of music is played?
Tempo
Which prominent Classical era composer is often referred to as the "Father of the Symphony" and the "Father of the String Quartet"?
Franz Joseph Haydn
Which blues musician is known as the "Father of the Delta Blues" and was discovered by music historian John Lomax?
Charley Patton
Irving Berlin's final Broadway show, which opened in 1962, was a musical about a fictional First Lady. What was the show called?
Mr. President
Which orchestral instrument is played by plucking its strings while seated, and is often featured in classical music?
Harp
The period between the Baroque and Classical eras, characterized by a lighter, more graceful style, is known by what French term?
Rococo
The influential Jazz standard "Body and Soul" was composed in 1930 by which British songwriter?
Johnny Green
The musical Pal Joey (1940) is considered groundbreaking for its cynical plot and the absence of which traditional Broadway element?
A Happy Ending
Which instrument, often confused with the oboe, uses a double reed and is known for its deep, rich tone?
Bassoon