Music History
The name of the music history period from 1750-1820 characterized by clear melodies, balanced phrases and larger orchestras.
Classical
The instrument family for the flute.
Woodwind.
This drum circle rhyme reminds us that "this is not a horse's stable."
Peter, Peter
A quarter note is worth this many beats.
1
The musical term for soft.
Piano
The symphony written by Haydn with sudden dynamic changes.
Surprise Symphony
The instrument family for the trombone.
Brass
We learned in Fifty Nifty that this many states start with New.
4
A quarter rest is worth this many beats.
1
The musical term for fast.
Allegro (or presto)
The composer of the Farewell Symphony, written to petition for a vacation from the Esterhazy patrons.
Haydn
The instrument family for the saxophone.
Woodwind
Who has seen the wind?
4
The musical term for getting louder.
Crescendo
This classical instrument replaced the harpsichord.
Piano (pianoforte)
The instrument family for the maracas
Percussion
In Skin and Bones, our old woman opens this to get out a broom. (use the correct lyric only)
Cupboard
Sixteenth notes have this many beams.
2
The musical term for speeding up.
Accelerando
The composer of Eine Kleine Nachtsmusik.
Mozart
The instrument family for the cello.
Strings
In our Frindle song, we sang "why not ferflute or" this made-up word.
Ninnystooplewhale
A dotted half note is worth this many beats.
3
The musical term for emphasis on the upbeats.
Syncopation