Composers
This Austrian composer invented the 12-tone method of composition also known as "serialism."
Who is Arnold Schoenberg?
What is eight?
Define "accelerando".
What is gradually faster?
treble clef- bottom line
What is E?
What is 32?
This composer got a late start to composition. Born in 1962, she is best known for her concertos.
Who is Jennifer Higdon?
This rest value is equal to half of a beat.
What is an eighth rest?
Define "interval".
What is the distance between two notes?
Treble clef- top space
What is E?
This is Mr. Wood's primary instrument.
What is the clarinet?
Known as a minimalist, this composer wrote "On the Transmigration of Souls" in 2003.
Who is John Adams?
This many beats are in a bar of 15/8.
What is fifteen?
If you were writing a piece that was quick and cheerful, you might use this term.
What is allegro?
Treble clef- top line
What is F?
This is the room number for Mr. Wood's classroom.
What is 102?
Born in 1930, this composer wrote the lyrics for "West Side Story" before writing "Into the Woods" and "Sweeney Todd".
Who is Stephen Sondheim?
This many quarter rests can fit into a bar of 4/8.
What is two?
If a piece is loud, you might mark it with this term.
What is forte?
Treble clef- middle line
What is B?
What is the name of Schubert's final song cycle?
What is Schwanegesang (Swan song)?
This composer conducted the opening of Lincoln Center in 1959. He also wrote the music for the operetta "Candide".
Who is Leonard Bernstein?
These are the syllables we use to count groups of four sixteenths notes.
What is 1 e + a?
A slur is used to...
What is to smoothly connect different pitches?
What is C?
These are the grades that Mr. Wood teaches.
What are 6, 7, and 8?