this composer lived during the end of the Baroque era and is considered by many to be the greatest composer of all time (Hint: He composed the Brandenburg Concerto)
Who is Bach?
100
the "family" movie whose theme is heard here
What is "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?"
100
writer of the original, Reformation-favorite, "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" (Ein feste Burg)
Who is Martin Luther?
100
the father of the march
Who is John Phillip Sousa?
200
the most common time/meter signature for a march
What is 2/4 or 2/2?
200
the spreading of new music and ideas flourished during the Renaissance because of this invention
What is the printing press?
200
the movie that includes this "adventurous" musical score
What is "Pirates of the Caribbean?"
200
the composer of the Beatles hit song, "Let It Be"
Who is Paul McCartney?
200
the name of the fifth scale degree (represented by the Roman numeral "V")
What is dominant?
300
the number of quarter notes in a measure/bar of 6/8 time
What is 3?
300
the term for a continuous bass line that is usually played by a cello, basson, harpsichord, or organ
What is "basso continuo?"
300
the "magical" musical score heard here
What is "Harry Potter?"
300
the composer of "The Simpsons Theme Song" heard here
Who is Danny Elfman?
300
the 80s paranormal movie's theme is heard here
What is "Ghostbusters?"
400
the opening interval for the song, "Here Comes the Bride"
What is a perfect fourth?
400
Greogorian Chant was named after this person
What is Pope Gregory I?
400
the movie from which this "fossil-fabulous" theme comes from
What is "Jurassic Park?"
400
this composer used technology to create a choir with members from around the world
Who Eric Whitacre?
400
this contemporary composer wrote the piece, "4'33"
Who is John Cage?
500
the name of the "home tone" that is represented with the Roman numeral "I"
What is tonic?
500
written music that expresses the meaning of the words
What is "tone/text painting?"
500
this Academy Award winning movie's musical score is heard here
What is "Slumdog Millionaire?"
500
the composer of "Fanfare for the Common Man," heard here
Who is Aaron Copland?
500
the year when the Beatles premiered on the Ed Sullivan Show