Music History
Hildegard of Bingen 1098-1179 lived in Germany during the high middle ages. Today she is the most popular composer from this time period:
What is the Medieval Era.
In music the beat is something that we feel and count. It stays the same. Rhythm:
What is "changes"?
This composer lived during the end of the Baroque era 1685-1750 and is considered one of the greatest composers of all time.
Who is Bach?
Do me fa fi so te do are the notes of the blues scale which gets it's name from "the blues" a popular style of music in this country:
What is the U.S.A?
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You know I thought we were a duo, just like a perfect meme, I said I thought we were a duo, just like a perfect meme, But you got me stuck on read, and now I’m livin' a bad dream!
Should I double text?
What is "Nah Bruh, that's kinda cringe!"
During the Renaissance which lasted from 1400-1650 people began to use music express:
What are feelings or emotions.
In music E G B D F are the letter names for these:
What are the lines on the treble clef?
Vivaldi lived during the late Baroque era (1678-1741). His most famous composition is a set of 4 pieces titled spring, summer, fall and winter. Together they are known as:
What is the four seasons?
Bach was one of the most prolific composers of the Baroque era. He was born in 1685 in Eisenach which is now part of this modern country:
What is Germany?
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Sing Blank Space using Solfege.
Do Do Do Do Do Re Mi
Do Do Do Do Do Mi Ti Ti Do (repeat)
So So Fa Fa Mi Mi Re, Re Re Re Fa Mi Re
So So Fa Fa Mi Mi Re, Fa Fa Fa Fa So!
Bach and Vivaldi were similar in age and were both important composers during the early 1700's. This time period is known as:
What is the Baroque era?
The spaces on the Treble Clef spell this word:
What is FACE?
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Hildegard von Bingen 1098-1179 was famous for writing both words and music which was unique for a composer in the Medieval era. She did not write secular music only this type of music:
What is sacred music?
Los Muñequitos de Matanzas are a group of muscicians who specialize in "Rumba" a traditional style of music from this nearby island:
What is Cuba?
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"Un Coro" is a repeated melody and lyrics used as part of a call and response between a group of singers and a soloist (voice or instrument) during a descarga. In the famous descarga by Cachaó called "Juana la Coja" they sing about a girl whose wooden leg is infested by termites. How would Juana dance?
Dance like you are trying to shake the termites off of your wooden leg.
During the Classical era 1750-1825 the Symphony became one of the most popular musical genres. The 5th symphony by this composer is one of the most well known:
Who is Beethoven?
How many quarter notes are there in one measure of 12/4 time.
What is 12?
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Mozart was one of the most gifted musicians of the Classical era (1750-1825) he played many instruments very well including the violin and the piano; and as such was considered a:
What is a Virtuoso?
The Guitar began as the Oud in Egypt and Persia and was brought to Spain in the 11th century by a musician named Ziryab here it became the Lute and was a popular instrument to accompany songs and dances like Las Folías de España, Pasacalles, Zarabandas, Canaríos and others. Which country did Ziryab introduce to the Oud?
What is Spain?
Sing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" using solfege in all of the scales. Make sure that your performance matches the different "aura" of each scale.
Do Do So So La La So Fa Fa Mi Mi Re Re Do (Repeat)
So So Fa Fa Mi Mi Re, So So Fa Fa Mi Mi Re
Do Do So So La La So Fa Fa Mi Mi Re Re Do
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The end of the Romantic era (1900) was marked by the emergence of new musical styles such as: Nationalism, Impressionism, Expressionism, and Jazz. Claude Debussy was known writing music in this style which focused on mood, atmosphere and color.
What is Impressionism?
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If two 1/8 notes are equal to one quarter note. How many 1/8 notes are in one measure of 5/4?
What is 10 1/8 notes?
Claire de lune is one of the most beloved compositions of all time and is a shining example of musical Impressionism. It was written in 1905 by this composer:
Wo is Debussy?
During The Renaissance (1400-1650) the sailors from Spain brought back many songs and dances from the Americas. Some these songs remained widely popular for 300 years and were used by many composers including Antonio Vivaldi whose "La Follia" was based on this style:
What is "Las Folías de España"?
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Sing O H I O by the Ohio Players while leading a "conga line" and clapping on 2 and 4.
O-H-I-O, O-H-I-O, repeat x4
Ohio, Ohio, Ohio, Ohio repeat