Antonio Vivaldi
What was Vivaldi's nickname?
The Red Priest
One of Haydn's symphonies had this nickname because sudden loud parts of the song would startle listeners who fell asleep during the performance.
The Surprise Symphony
What type of music did Armstrong compose and perform?
Jazz
What instrument did Vivaldi play?
Violin
One of Haydn's symphonies had this nickname because the musicians got up and left in the middle of the performance, to make a point to Prince Nicholas who had kept them at the summer palace for too long.
The Farewell Symphony
What was Armstrong's nickname?
Satchmo
Where did Vivaldi spend over 30 years teaching music?
A girl's orphanage
What was the name of the wealthy family of princes that Haydn worked for as court conductor?
The Esterhazy's
What instrument did Armstrong play?
Trumpet and Cornet
One of Vivaldi's most famous works was "The Four ________". (These include Spring and Autumn)
he shot a gun
Haydn is also known as the "Father of the String _________", which is a small performance group that has four string instruments.
What is it called when a Jazz singer uses nonsense words instead of real words?
Scat singing
Where was Vivaldi from?
Venice, Italy
What country is Haydn from?
Austria
Where was Armstrong born?
He was born in New Orleans, LA
Which composer lived the longest out of Vivaldi, Haydn, and Armstrong?
Haydn