Composers & Compositions
Woodwind Family
Brass Family
String Family
Random History
100
Was a musical genius, considered the G.O.A.T. composer. He wrote his first symphony at 7 years of age, but died young at the age of 35.
Mozart
100
The instrument where a hollow tube is made of metal, and the sound is produced by blowing air across a hole toward the top.
Flute
100
The highest sounding brass instrument. It has 3 valves and reads on the treble clef.
Trumpet
100
The smallest and highest pitched instrument in the string family.
Violin
100
Beethoven suffered from this ailment that hampered his ability to compose, conduct and appreciate music
Deafness
200
This musician played a famous piece that feels like rock/metal music, sounding very serious and intense. Name the instrument he played.
Harpsichord
200
An instrument that disassembles into many parts connected with cork joints. It is made of a hollow wooden tube with a combination of open holes and keys that are covered / pressed to change the pitch. It is Squidward's favourite
Clarinet
200
This instrument has no valves. Instead, the pitch is changed by moving a slide. It is read in the bass clef. You can make a good "Womp Womp" sound on it.
Trombone
200
The largest and lowest sounding instrument in the string family. It is played while standing up or leaning against a tall stool.
Double Bass
200
This is the name of four string instruments (2 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello) grouped together. The name comes from the type of room wealthy people would host musical performances in.
Quartet / Chamber Orchestra
300
The earliest era of classical music, with composers such as Vivaldi, Purcell & Bach becoming famous during this time.
Baroque Era
300
A hollow instrument that is made of wood (or in modern times, plastic) that can be blown gently into. It has holes along the body to change the note covered by fingers. Its sound is produced as wind passes through the mouthpiece whistle at the top.
Recorder
300
Like the trumpet, this instrument is played with three valves, but is much larger and sits in the player's lap and the bell points towards the ceiling. It reads the bass clef.
Baritone/Euphonium
300
Slightly larger than a violin, its sound has a lower pitch.
Viola
300
Name one of the three jobs a composer could do to make money during this era.
Teach music lessons / Work for the church / Sell copies of your music
400
The composer of the famous 5th Symphony, one of the most famous pieces of classical music ever.
Beethoven
400
This woodwind instrument is the only one made of brass and has a long, curved body. It comes in different sizes and is not often seen in classical music.
Saxophone
400
This instrument has more than 12 feet of brass tubing coiled to give it its distinct shape. We have them at school but they are a very fussy and difficult challenge to play properly. They have a cone shaped mouthpiece and are played by placing your right hand in the bell and your left hand on the valves.
French Horn
400
Played while sitting down and held between the players knees, this string instrument has a rich, mellow tone.
Cello
400
The Baroque era is the earliest era of classical music and lacked modern technology. Your reflection asked, "Why would it be hard to _____________"
Read, Write, or play music
500
The name of Haydn's Symphony that begins quietly and suddenly has a very loud moment, resulting in a "jumpscare".
Surprise Symphony
500
This part of a woodwind instrument, used on clarinets and saxes, is a delicate piece of bamboo that vibrates when articulated upon. They come in different sizes for different instruments.
Reed
500
The lowest sounding instrument in the brass family, it is a sibling of the baritone/euphonium, but much larger and plays one octave lower.
Tuba
500
The instrument that was developed and made popular during the Baroque Era. It used a keyboard to hit tightened strings. You could only play it at one volume.
Harpsichord
500
Thanks to the emperor of Austria and other wealthy nobles in the region, this city in Europe became famous for its rich musical culture and was the most popular central hub for musicians.
Vienna, Austria