Music Theory
How many beats does a quarter note get?
1
How many sections are there in a typical string ensemble?
5
What movie did John Powell write a soundtrack to that sounds great but we all detest in some way, shape or form?
How to Train Your Dragon
If it takes an ensemble of 100 people 1 hour to play Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana, how long would it take an ensemble of 50 people to play?
1 hour
Where was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
Versailles, the Hall of Mirrors
How many beats would be added to an eighth note if a dot were added?
1/16
What is the principal chair of first violins called?
Concertmaster
Who is considered to be the best violinist and composer of all time?
Niccolò Paganini
Who tunes the orchestra?
Oboe
What is cereal made out of primarily?
Corn
What note sits on top of the second ledger line above the staff in any clef (Treble, Alto, Bass)?
There will be multiple answers, you just need 1.
Treble: D
Alto: E
Bass: F
What is a baroque instrument that is later replaced by the piano?
The harpsichord
What key is the Bach Double concerto written in?
D minor
Who was the 7th hour concertmaster during the winter concert (2023)?
Ellie
What is the alliance in mostly Europe but some other continents also called?
NATO
What is rallentando (abbreviated rall.)?
A subtle ritardando, more emotional
If a soloist breaks a string while performing, what happens?
They swap with the concertmaster
Which composer used a literal cannon in one of their symphonies?
Tchaikovsky
In the third edition of TwoSet Violin's "OrchestrAmongus," who composed the piece that they play?
Ravel
Pronounce "Laissez-Faire" as in "Laissez-Faire Capitalism"
Laissez-Faire
What is the difference between sforzando and forzando?
sfz: suddenly accented
fz: heavy accent
What kind of reed do oboists use?
The only reason this is relevant is because they tune the orchestra
Double reeds
What song by Bizet is commonly referred to as the "Toreador Song?"
Votre Toast
Name 10 famous classical composers.
answers may vary
Name 8 European countries and their capitals.
answers may vary