Famous Composers
Who composed "The Four Seasons"?
Antonio Vivaldi
What does the term "allegro" mean in musical tempo?
Fast; or quickly and brightly
What percussion instrument is made of two metal plates that are struck together, often heard in marching bands or orchestras?
Cymbals
What is the most common time signature used in popular music?
4/4
Which classical music period is associated with composers like Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven?
Classical
Which German composer is known for his symphonies, including the "Ode to Joy" in his Ninth Symphony?
Ludwig van Beethoven
In a 4/4 time signature, how many beats does a quarter note receive?
1 beat
Which woodwind instrument is played by blowing air across a mouthpiece, producing a light, airy sound? It is commonly used in orchestras and concert bands.
Flute
What type of note receives half of a beat in 4/4 time?
Eighth Note
Which style of music emerged in the early 20th century in New Orleans, blending African rhythms with European harmonic structures?
Jazz
Which composer is known for his "Requiem" and "The Magic Flute"?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
What is the term for a scale that consists of seven notes, with a half-step between the third and fourth notes, and between the seventh and eighth notes?
Major scale
What is the name of the large, wooden instrument in the string family that plays lower than the violin but higher than the cello?
Viola
How many half steps are there between the notes C and D?
2 half steps
Which style of music, originating in the Caribbean, is known for its syncopated rhythms and was popularized by artists like Bob Marley?
Reggae
What Austrian composer is known for "Ave Maria", and "Symphony No. 9 in C Major"
Frans Schubert
What is the term for a chord made up of the first, third, and fifth notes of a scale?
Triad
Which brass instrument is pitched lower than the trumpet but higher than the tuba and uses a slide for changing pitch?
Trombone
What is the interval between the notes C and E called?
Major Third
Which Artist released the best-selling album of all time, Thriller?
Michael Jackson
Which composer wrote "The Well-Tempered Clavier," a collection of 48 preludes and fugues?
Johann Sebastian Bach
What is the term for the chord built on the 5th degree of a scale, typically used to resolve to the tonic?
Dominant chord
What is the name of the woodwind instrument that uses a double reed and is commonly used in orchestras and military bands?
Basoon
In 6/8 time, what type of note gets one beat?
Eighth note
Which iconic British rock band is famous for albums like The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here?
Pink Floyd