secret…
what instrument does Mr. Rams play? (Hint: the answer is NOT all of them)
Trombone
“My first love broke my heart for the first time, and I was like….”
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Baby, Baby, Baby, OOOOOH!
What are the four instrument families?
Woodwinds, Percussion, Brass, Strings
He composed the famous "Fifth Symphony" with the iconic four-note motif: da-da-da-DAH!
Beethoven!
What Italian term means “fast” and is a common tempo marking…
Allegro!
What is Mr. Rams’ favorite football team?
The Bills!
“Say you can't sleep, baby, I know…”
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That's that me espresso!
how many keys does a piano have?
88!
Known for composing "The Four Seasons," this Italian composer was also a violinist….
Vivaldi!
What Italian word means to gradually slow down the tempo of the music…
Ritardando!
How many classes does Mr. Rams teach here at tech?
11!! (Including jazz and strings lab)
“Tonight the music seems so loud…”
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I wish that we could lose this crowd!
What is the first known musical instrument?
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Flute!
found in egypt
This Austrian composer wrote "The Magic Flute" and was a child prodigy…
Mozart!
What term is used for a rapid, smooth alternation between two adjacent notes, often used for a shimmering effect…
A trill!
What high school did Mr. Rams go to?
Curtis High school
“Poor little me, all trapped in this fabulous show…”
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You could set me free, But if you're going, go!
What unique percussion instrument produces a sliding, eerie sound by manipulating the pitch with a looped string or metal bar...
Flexitone!
This composer is known as the "Father of the Symphony" and wrote over 100 symphonies…
Haydn!
What Italian term means "slowly" and is often used in romantic and lyrical pieces….
Adagio!
Where did Mr. Rams teach previously?
James Madison High school!
“Tonight we’re on a mission, tonight’s the casting call…”
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If this is the real audition, oh god help us all…
How many instruments are registered in the world’s largest online database of musical instruments?
If you get within 2k of the answer, you get the points!
200 EXTRA POINTS if you can guess from how many countries
lists over 11,000 instruments from almost 200 countries
Which music composer held his chin with his left hand while conducting because he thought his head would fall off?
Tchaikovsky, apparently!
What is marching tempo?
120 bpm!