Vocabulary
Term meaning rules of diplomatic or state etiquette.
What is protocol?
"Hail to the Chief," a notable and memorable musical piece, is played to introduce the head of state in this country.
What is the United States?
These are traditional religious folk dances in Japan.
What are bon odori?
This composer wrote 1812 overture.
Who is Tchaikovsky?
This song is a traditional children's song from Ghana.
What is Kye Kye Kule?
Term meaning a song of praise or devotion to one’s country.
What is a national anthem?
This country is a small nation in the South Pacific that has a colorful coronation ritual with traditional dances and community feasts.
What is Tonga?
This instrument is often seen in a concert band, but is not prominent in orchestral music.
What is a saxophone?
This composer wrote "Washington Post March."
Who is John Philip Sousa?
This person was credited for the founding and continued success of Motown Records.
Who is Berry Gordy Jr.?
Term meaning the national dance of Tonga, a choreographed blend of music, dance, and oratory.
What is lakalaka?
This country holds religious folk dance performances, called bon odori, during its annual Obon Festival.
What is Japan?
"Las Mananitas" celebrates this event.
What are birthdays?
This composer wrote Pomp and Circumstance.
Who is Sir Edward Elgar?
This style of music originated in Mexico, utilizing a variety of stringed instruments from the guitar family.
What is mariachi?
Term meaning a musical texture that occurs when melodic variants of the same tune are performed simultaneously.
What is heterophony?
This STATE celebrates its own version of Carnival, called Mardi Gras.
What is Louisiana?
This is a coal mining song often heard during Obon Festivals in Japan.
What is Tanko Bushi?
This composer is known as the March King.
Who is John Philip Sousa?
This term describes the distinct tonal quality of an instrument or voice, clearly identifiable by ear.
What is timbre?
Term meaning a division of the pulse into groupings of three segments.
What is compound meter?
Carnival celebrations in this country (will accept two answers) are known for their large-scale parades and over the top costuming.
What is Brazil (or Puerto Rico)?
These are often called "sung newspaper" because its describes daily events.
What is plena or "el periodico?"
What piece was written by William Walton for the coronation of King George the VI?
What is Crown Imperial March?
This composer wrote Canon in D.
Who is Johann Pachelbel?