Music Eras
List the order of Musical Eras!
(Hint: check the board)
Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern
If Polyphony means multiple voices, what does Monophony mean?
Single voice (or melody)
I have four strings and most people think of Hawaii when they play me. What am I?
Ukulele
Which majestic big cat reigns supreme as the king of the jungle?
Tiger
I’m your home and the third from the Sun. I’ve got water and life—aren’t I the fun one? What am I?
Earth
Gregorian Chant is from which Era:
Medieval, Renaissance, or Classical?
Medieval
If pianissimo means very soft, what does fortissimo mean?
very loud!
I have 230 strings that when played, a hammer strikes them down. I am pretty big, and am not moved easily. What am I?
Piano!
Who’s the Usain Bolt of the animal kingdom, zooming across the savannah?
Cheetah
I’m not alive, but I can grow. I don’t have lungs, but I need air. I’m not a plant, but I need water. What am I?
Fire
The first time we hear instruments was in which era:
Renaissance, Baroque, or Classical?
Renaissance
Whole = Bowl
Half = Hat
What does this refer to?
Kinds of rests!
I have no strings. Instead, I am smacked with your hands. What am I?
Drum
Which ocean is the ultimate heavyweight champion, claiming the title of the world’s largest?
Pacific Ocean
How many months of the year have 28 days?
ALL of them!
True or false: The piano did not exist until the Classical period, so people played the harpsichord or organ until then.
TRUE
Another name for Treble Clef is what?
"G" Clef
I make sound when you blew air through the mouthpiece. I have two reeds and am held like a clarinet. What am I?
Oboe
What dazzling group of stars forms epic imaginary pictures in the night sky?
Constellation
What’s the capital of France?
"F"
True or False: Beethoven was the most famous Baroque Composer of all time.
FALSE! He was the most famous Classical/Romantic Composer of all time!
Another name of Bass Clef is what?
"F" Clef
I make sound by blowing air threw the mouthpiece. I am held like a saxophone, and two reeds. What am I?
Bassoon
Where does the ancient Great Pyramid of Giza proudly stand tall?
Egypt
What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?
A Stamp