I lived in the Middle Ages and wrote plainsong chants for female voices.
Who is Hildegarde von Bingen
100
A style of music with a syncopated beat in the melody.
What is ragtime
100
A person, often quite young, with exceptional talent.
What is a prodigy.
100
The thousand year period when music was primarily sacred.
What is the Medieval Era
100
I wrote 104 symphonies, and one of them was a 'Surprise'.
Who is Hayden
200
Although I also wrote operas and ballets, I was known as the 'King of Ragtime'
Who is Scott Joplin
200
A dance-like composition with three beats per measure, and a strong accent on the first beat.
What is a waltz
200
A school of music or dramatic art.
What is a conservatory
200
The sonata, a new musical form, was created during this era, whose name means 'imperfect pearl'. This period was also known for an extravagant style of the architecture.
What is Baroque.
200
I am known as the 'March King', and invented a marching tuba, which bears my name.
Who is Sousa
300
I was a child prodigy. Although I lived a short life I composed hundreds of works, including keyboard music, symphonies, operas, concertos and oratorios.
Who is Mozart
300
A solo piece, often accompanied with other instruments, sometimes with an orchestra.
What is a concerto
300
A musical work written for chorus, vocal soloists and orchestra, with a religious text.
What is an oratorio
300
This era French word means 'rebirth' and describes the revival of the study of classic Greek and Roman eras. Composers began writing music for up to 6 voices, many as melodies.
What is Renaissance.
300
I was a priest, and composed operas and church music. However, my orchestral works, such as The Four Seasons, are my most popular compositions.
Who is Vivaldi.
400
My most famous composition, The Nutcracker ballet, is performed all around the world, and is a favorite at Christmas time.
Who is Tchaikovsky
400
A drama set to music and sung by performers, with orchestral accompaniment.
What is an opera.
400
The text or written words of a dramatic musical work, such as an opera.
What is a libretto.
400
The music of this era is elegant and formal. This era is the first to give greater importance to the instrument than the vocals. The symphony is born.
What is Classical era.
400
The opening four notes of my Symphony No. 5 are among the most famous notes in all of music.
Who is Beethoven
500
I wrote vocal music in three different languages, but my most famous work is The Messiah.
Who is Handel?
500
An extended composition in three or more movements for orchestra. Also, a large group of musicians who play together.
What is a symphony
500
Compositions intended for performance in a small room, with a limited number of musicians.
What is Chamber music.
500
This era is all about feelings and emotions. Composers wrote about nature, patriotism, and the orchestra became popular. Composers began making more money, and now had greater notoriety.
What is Romantic Era
500
I was born in France, and my music was often described as 'impressionistic'. My most famous composition was written for piano about moonlight, or in French, 'Clair de Lune'.