Zoltan Kodaly Facts
Birthplace of Kodaly
Hungary
A person who writes music
Composer
Where did Kodaly get his inspiration
Folk music
Form of the following song-
Twinkle, twinkle little star
how I wonder what you are
Up above the world so high
Like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle little star
how I wonder what you are
ABA
Type of dance that tells a story and often incorporates costumes, scenery, and acting
Ballet
Year Kodaly was born
1882
Snapping, patting, clapping, stomping
Body Percussions
What is an amateur musician
People who play music at home
The form of the following poem/chant-
Falling leaves, they're falling to the groundThe red, yellow gold and the brown
Falling leaves, they're falling to the groundThe red, yellow gold and the brown
Whirling, twirling through the airThey're falling, swirling everywhereThe air is cold. The moon is bright. The stars are out tonight!
Falling leaves, they're falling to the groundThe red, yellow gold and the brown
AABA
What time of the year does the Nutcracker story take place
Christmas
Kodaly's biggest contribution to music
His method for teaching music to children
The way sections of poetry and songs are organized
Example-
ABA, AABA, ABACA
Form
How was Kodaly similar to military families
He moved frequently
Form of the following song-
Bloop, Bloop went the little green frog one dayBloop, bloop went the little green frogBloop bloop went the little green frog one dayAnd they all went bloop, bloop, bloop
But.. we all know frogs golah dee lah dee da, lah dee dah de dahWe all know frogs golah dee dah dee dahThey don't go bloop, bloop, bloop
Bloop, Bloop went the little green frog one dayBloop, bloop went the little green frogBloop bloop went the little green frog one dayAnd they all went bloop, bloop, bloop
ABA
Clara
Kodaly was the leading composer during which period in history?
The modern period
A form where A returns after all sections of new material
Rondo Form
Pen pals
Watch the following video of a fourth grade class performing "Alpha Four" and state the form!
ABACA
Who won the battle between the Nutcracker/Toy Soldiers and the Mouse King/Mice?
The Nutcracker and the toy soldiers
Name some of the objectives and beliefs that Kodaly had regarding music education for children.
1. Hand signs for solfège (do, re mi...)
2. Our main instrument is our voice.
3. Children learn through singing games, dance, instrument play, and chants.
Songs passed down from generation to generation which can originate from all cultures (France, Spain, Africa)
Folk Songs
A wealthy woman who offers financial support to and often hires a musician to write new music
A patroness
Form of "I've Got Rhythm"
AABA
Object that Clara threw which ultimately helped the Nutcracker win the battle
Shoe