Composers
Musical Terms
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Misc.
100
This fellow is the precocious Composer of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, and the title translates from German to this.
Who is W.A. Mozart; a Little Night Music
100
Music marked with this letter is played softly, and stands for this word.
What is a P for Piano
100
This Mozart Opera stars an enchanted musical instrument.
What is the Magic Flute.
100
This is stringed instrument comprises the largest portion of any orchestra
What is the Violin
100
This is the name of a school devoted to music
What is a Conservatory
200
This composer ended his career almost completely deaf
Who is Beethoven
200
If Piano is too soft and Forte is too loud, what word can be added to the dynamic that means play in the middle?
Mezzo
200
This Beethoven's Symphony starts with a repeat of three notes that might be the most familiar opening line in music history.
What is Beethoven's 5th Symphony
200
This is the lowest sounding brass instrument
What is the Tuba
200
This is what we call the leader of the orchestra or band
What is the Conductor
300
What male composer had a musically prolific wife, who was also a notable composer/pianist in her own right? What was her name?
Schumann; Clara
300
It might sound happy, but in music this word means quickly and lively.
What is Allegro
300
Strauss composed this famous river-named piece in 3/4 time.
What is The Blue Danube Waltz.
300
Most woodwind instruments use this to produce sound/tone through their mouthpieces.
What are reeds.
300
This is considered the most acoustically perfect venue in the U.S
What is Carnegie Hall
400
This fellow is considered to be the most important Norwegian composer in the history of Classical Music. He was often inspired by river sprites and dreams.
Who is Edvard Grieg
400
This word means smooth and connected as a bowing style.
What is Legato.
400
The plot of this ballet by Tchaikovsky relies on this prop made by this sorcerer uncle.
What is the Nutcracker and Herr Drosselmeyer
400
This stringed instrument is usually played standing up or sitting on a high stool
What is a Double Bass
400
This is the highest voice type in a choral ensemble
What is a Soprano
500
This Polish composer (who many think is French) is known for composing Mazurkas and Polonaises for the piano.
Who is Frederic Chopin.
500
These are some of the many terms in music that mean gradually slower
What is ritardando, lentando, rallentando, liberamente
500
This final song in Handel's "Messiah" is often sung by the entire audience in Holiday-season sing-alongs.
What is the Hallelujah Chorus
500
This drum accessory is needed to create a percussive "pop"
What is a Snare
500
This is when two musicians play/sing at the same time, generally with harmony.
What is a Duet