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Nutcracker
Camille Saint-Saens
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What is the meaning of the word ''Staff'' 

A set of five lines and four spaces on which notes are written to indicate their pitch. A clef at the beginning of the staff tells which notes are on which lines. 

100

What is the name translation of ukulele from Hawaiian ??

"jumping flea" .

100

What are the Bass clef spaces ??

Grass

Eat

Cows

All

100

When was The Nutcracker first performed, and who composed the ballet?

December 17, 1892

100

Who was Camille Saint-Saëns, and where was he born?  

Camille Saint-Saëns (born October 9, 1835, Paris, France.

200

What is the meaning of the word "Clef"

A sign put at the start of each line of a piece of music. The clef tells you what pitch the notes on the stave (staff) are in.

200

 What was the first ukulele makers ??

Manuel Nunes, José do Espírito Santo, and Augusto Dias .

200

What does "EGBDF" mean in spaces ??

Every

Good

Burger

Deserve 

Fries

200

Why did Tchaikovsky choose to use the celesta in The Nutcracker, and what character's "voice" did he associate with this instrument?

Sugar Plum Fairy.

200

Who was Franz Liszt, and what did he say about Saint-Saëns in 1866?

The greatest organist in the world.

300

What is the meaning of the word "Tremble Clef"

The other name for the G clef. This is the top set of lines (staff) in a piece of music. The treble clef is shown by a fancy letter G. Where the clef is on the staff shows what each note written in the music is.

300

 How did the ukulele get to Japan and survive the ban on Western music during WWII ??

The Japanese government banned Western music, forcing the Ukulele players to hide their instruments and practice in secret.

300

What is one fact about the instrument "Violin" ??

The violin has a fretless fingerboard.

300

Why is The Nutcracker often associated with Christmastime, and how has it played a role in introducing classical music to young audiences?

 

 Because the first act is set at a Christmas party, the ballet is often presented at Christmastime.

300

What is "Danse Macabre," and when was it composed?

Danse macabre, op. 40, was composed in 1874 .

400

What is the meaning of word "Bass clef"

The bass clef is the bottom five lines in a piece of music, which make the lowest notes. The sign for the bass clef is a backward C followed by two dots.

400

When was the ukulele popularized in the United States ?

During the Panama–Pacific International Exposition, held from spring to autumn of 1915 .

400

What is one fact about the Viola ?

It is larger than the violin, and its lowest note is a perfect 5th lower than the violin.

400

Despite the initial criticism, what is unique about The Nutcracker's journey, and why is it significant in the world of ballet?

The Nutcracker journey is significant in the world of ballet and has served as an introduction to classical music for many young people.

400

What musical techniques did Saint-Saëns use to create a spooky vibe in "Danse Macabre"?

E-string detuned by a half-step.

500

What is the meaning of the word "Quarter note"

A note used in music notation. In 4/4 time, its is worth 1 beat or 1/4 of a whole note.

500

What are the 6 different types of ukuleles?

Soprano Ukulele, Pineapple Ukulele, Guitalele, Concert Ukulele, Electric .

500

One fact about the word Cello

 The cello is said to be the second-largest bowed string instrument in the world after the double bass.

500

In what city did the ballet proper debut, and what other work was it presented alongside?

In December of that year it was presented at St. Petersburg's Mariinsky

500

 Who was Franz Liszt, and what did he say about Saint-Saëns in 1866

the greatest organist in the world.