Music History
This artistic period from 1600-1750 was marked by notable composers such as Johannes Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, and Frederic Handel.
What is the Baroque Era?
This composer was commonly referred to as the Father of Symphony, or the Father of the String Quartet.
Who was Franz J. Haydn?
String Quartet No. 12 (“American”) by Antonin Dvořák contains what is regarded as one of the most popular melodies played by this instrument.
What is the viola?
What are the names of all of the on and off timetable strings ensembles and classes? (7)
What are Concert Strings, Intermediate Strings, Sinfonia Strings, Junior Honour, Junior Symphony, Senior Honour, LBSO?
Name the four parts of a choir ensemble
What are soprano, alto, tenor, and bass?
This revolutionary musical instrument invented in the 18th century gained fame due to its ability to play in a wide range of dynamics (hence its name), as opposed to its predecessors.
What is the pianoforte?
This composer only gave a total of 30 public performances in his lifetime, often exacerbated by a larger audience and suffered from stage fright.
Who was Fryderyk F. Chopin?
A woodwind instrument closely associated with its most popular adaptation from the Scottish Highlands despite originating from the Middle East. The name of this instrument is based on its air supply stored in a bag, which is typically made from animal skin.
What are the bagpipes?
When are strings council meetings held? (day, time, room #)
What is every Monday, at lunch, in room A019 (strings room)?
What language does the term “rubato” come from?
What is Italian?
Name this birthplace of 20th century artistic movements such as Impressionism and Neoclassicism.
What is France?
This infamous composer dedicated a satirical duet for two horns intended to mock “incompetent composers”.
Who was Wolfgang A. Mozart?
Invented in 17th century Germany and name roughly translating to “small trumpet”, this instrument contains a total of 17 keys, has a four-octave range, and is most commonly made out of plastic or wood.
What is the clarinet?
Name all the roles in the strings execs (7)
What are president, vice-president, secretary-treasurer, communications manager, stage manager, junior representative, and senior representative?
Name this Italian term for “stubborn”, referring to the repetition of melodic phrases in one musical composition such as that in “Canon in D”.
What is ostinato?
Name the three composers that make up the “Second Viennese School.”
Who were Arnold Schoenberg, Alban Berg, and Anton Webern?
This composer dedicated a piece to coffee during a period of time when the drink was often associated with controversy and seen as a symbol of rebellion.
Who was Johann S. Bach?
First invented in mid-19th century France, this bowed instrument gained recognition for its extremely large size (estimated around 3.5 m upright). This instrument was known to have only been explicitly featured once since its invention.
What is the octobass?
How many double basses (the instrument) are in the strings room?
What is seven?
This Latin American dance popularized amongst the working class in Buenos Aires and Montevideo is notably a melting pot of local culture, mixing African, European, and Indigenous dances.
What is the tango?
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, originally dedicated to Napoleon, was renamed after Napoleon declared himself emperor of France. What was the premier year of this work? (x2 points for the EXACT date)
What was April 7th, 1805?
This composer was famously recognized as a national hero during a period of heavy Russian oppression, often incorporating elements of his homeland, such as lakes and forests into his works.
Who was Jean Sibelius?
This thirteen-stringed instrument was invented in the Nara period, likely an evolution from the guzheng. Four popular variations of this instrument include the gakuso, chikuso, zokuso, and tangenso.
What is the koto?
What is the product of the total number of STUDENTS in Junior Honour and Senior Honour?
What is 1517?
Name all minor keys in order of key signatures as listed in the Circle of Fifths (clockwise).
What are A minor, E minor, B minor, F sharp minor, C sharp minor, G sharp minor, E flat/ D sharp minor, B flat minor, F minor, C minor, G minor, and D minor?