Music History
What is the order of musical eras?
MRBCR
Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic
What is the era that comes before and after the classical era?
The era happened from _____ to _____.
1820-1900
The location of where its hub is.
New Orleans
Post Romantic refers to what time?
1900- present
Name 2 composers of the Baroque Era
Bach, Vivaldi
What is the main instrument of composition?
Piano
The piece of music that sums up the romantic era and the writer of the story.
The Elfking by Goethe
Who is the artist that sings and plays trumpet? Arguably the most famous Jazz musician
Who is Louis Armstrong?
3 subcategories of Post Romantic
Neo-Classical, minimalism, electronic, expressionism, etc.
What is a single, unison line of music called?
Monophonic Music
List 3 composers of the Classical Era
Mozart, Haydn, Salieri, CPE Bach
This composer was considered a failure during his time. His most famous opera is...
Opera: Carmen
Jazz is considered what? What are the origins of the genre?
America's Music
American work songs and gospel
What is the genre of music where composers recorded random noises and then electronically manipulated them.
Music Concrete
Happy Birthday
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
etc
Who is the transitional figure from Classical to Romantic. What can you tell me about him.
Beethoven
9 symphonies- known for being deaf.
Values of the Romantic Era
Individualism, Nature, Dramatic, Imagination, exotic influences. Emotions
List 4 other subcategories of Jazz
Bebop, cool, Big Band,
The composer of 4'33 and also composed what kind of music for piano.
John Cage
Prepared piano
Harmony- more than one note at a time
Other Name: Polyphony
Describe traits of classical music.
Name 3 things that were invented during the romantic era
Telephone, Recorder, Saxophone, Automobile, Sewing Table
Jazz is most famously known for...
improv
One of the first electronic instruments.
Theremin