Musical Words and Definitions
Composers and Their Music
Name the Note, Articulation, and Dynamic
Time Periods of Musical History
Eyes with Pride
200
The unit of musical rhythm
What is a beat?
200
Which composer wrote the most pieces?
Who is Mozart?
200
What is c?
200
A period in history dating from the 14th to 16th centuries. This period signified the rebirth of music, art, and literature
What is Renaissance?
200
What was the theme of our halftime show this year?
What are superheroes?
400
a symbol at the beginning of the staff defining the pitch of the notes found in that particular staff
What is a clef?
400
Who's notable works include Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67, Moonlight Sonata, and Für Elise?
Who is Beethoven?
400
Organize these dynamics in order (loudest to softest):
f, mp, p, ff, mf, pp
What is pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff?
400
A period in history during the 18th and early 19th centuries where the focus shifted from the neoclassical style to an emotional, expressive, and imaginative style.
What is Romantic?
400
What do MT, HU, and TTR stand for?
What is mark time, horns up, and to the rear?
600
A pleasing combination of two or three tones played together in the background while a melody is being played. Harmony also refers to the study of chord progressions
What is harmony?
600
What was Schubert who was only five foot tall and was known to his friends as?
What is "Schwammerl" (Little Mushroom)?
600
What is tenuto?
600
the first period in which we can be sure as to how music sounded during this time. Most notated manuscripts came from the church or places connected to the church, and so most pieces have a religious subject
What is medieval?
600
How large should a step size when marching on the field?
What is 22.5 inches?
800
Singing or chanting in unison without strict rhythm
What is Gregorian Chant?
800
Which composer liked every cup of coffee to be made with exactly 60 coffee beans?
Who is Beethoven?
800
What is the difference between a legato and a slur
What is legato is a technique, whereas a slur is a marking?
800
The period is most known for its compulsion for structural clarity in music. Orchestras increased in size, range, and power, and instrumentation overall had a lighter texture.
What is classical?
800
Name 3 pep band songs and their artists
What is Starships by Nicki Minaj, Don't Stop Me Now by Queen, All Star by Smash Mouth, Paint it Black by the Rolling Stones...
1000
A lighthearted piece, written in several movements, usually as background music for a social function
Serenade
1000
What is the name of Brahms’ favourite tavern in Vienna?
What is The Red Hedgehog?
1000
Organize these in order of fastest to slowest:
Allegro, Largo, Andante, Moderato, Adagio
What is Largo, Adagio, Andante, Moderato, Allegro?
1000
The period saw the creation of writing music in a particular key and commonly known for complex pieces and intricate harmonies. The idea of the modern orchestra was born, along with opera, the concerto, sonata, and cantata. Choral music was no longer king, as composers turned to compose instrumental works for various ensembles.
What is baroque?
1000
Recite the eyes with pride cheer :)
Where are your feet? Together
Chest? Out
Shoulders? Back
Chin? Up
Eyes? With Pride
Where are your eyes? With Pride
Are we panthers? Yes