Music Theory
The connection of more than one note in a bow stroke is notated by what?
Bonus: these markings are also used to notate what? Hint: you do this when you talk
A slur
Bonus: Phrasing
This composer was commissioned to score (write) music for many popular movies, including Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and Jaws.
Bonus: Name one other movie he scored music for
Double Down: Name two
John Williams
Bonus: There are multiple answers
Double Down: Again, there are still multiple answers
Bonus: What symphony was this from?
Double Down: What movement was it from?
Beethoven
Bonus: Symphony No. 9
Double Down: 4th Movement
Italian for "get louder"/Italian for "get softer"
Bonus: Name 3 other dynamic markings and what they mean
Crescendo/Decrescendo
Bonus: There are many answers
Mr. Estes' favorite genre of music is what?
Bonus: His favorite song/work from this genre is what? Hint: it is an Italian opera about a man who cuts hair from Spain
Opera
Bonus: The Barber of Seville
The distance between A natural and B flat is a what?
Bonus: The distance between A natural and B natural is a what?
Half-step
Bonus: Whole-step
This composer wrote 9 symphonies (and many other pieces), was known for being deaf, and fostered the transition from the Classical Era of music to the Romantic Era of music.
Bonus: Name one other piece he composed
Double Down: What was his primary instrument
Beethoven
Bonus: There are many answers
Double Down: Pinano
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik ("A little bit of night music") was written by who?
Bonus: What era was he from?
Mozart
Bonus: Classical
Define Staccato and Legato
Bonus: Define Spicatto
I didn't feel like typing the answers.
Mr. Estes' favorite composer is who?
Bonus: Name one work written buy this person (must be pronounced correctly)
Strauss
Bonus: There are many answers
The recognizable/important part of a song is called what?
Bonus: The supporting part(s) of a song is/are called what?
Melody
Bonus: Harmony
This composer wrote 7 symphonies, 3 ballets (including the nutcracker), and arguably the most challenging violin concerto known to man.
Bonus: Name one other piece that he wrote (this should be easy)
Tchaikovsky
Bonus: There are many answers
"The Four Seasons" is a set of four violin concertos written by this Baroque composer.
Bonus: What nationality was he?
Vivaldi
Bonus: Italian
What is the difference between "Sul Ponticello" and "Sul tasto"? Hint: These are directions for sound quality
Bonus: What does "con sordino" mean and how does it affect the sound quality of a string instrument?
Sul Ponticello- near the bridge (loud)
Sul Tasto- near the fingerboard (soft)
Bonus: Con sordino- with mute (softer/muted)
Mr. Estes' favorite current basketball team is who?
Bonus: Mr. Estes' least favorite current basketball team is who? Hint: based in CA
Double Down: Mr. Estes' favorite basketball player of all time is who? Hint: He played for the Boston Celtics from '79-92 and wore number 33
San Antonio Spurs
Bonus: Golden State
Double Down: Larry Bird
The sulfege for the three notes which build a major chord is what?
Bonus: the sulfege for the three notes which build a minor chord is what?
Do, Mi, Sol
Bonus: Do, Me, Sol
This person was a virtuous violinist whom was so talented, many spectators thought his talent came from the devil, hence his nickname, "the devil's violinist"
Bonus: What era of classical music is he from?
Niccolo Paganini
Bonus: Romantic Era (the best one)
This man composed 4 symphonies, 1 opera, and many other choral and orchestral works; he is from the Romantic era; he had a wife who was also a composer.
Bonus: What was his wife's name?
Robert Schumann
Bonus: Clara Schumann
Bonus: How do you play an artificial harmonic?
I will demonstrate
Mr. Estes has a dog named what?
Bonus: What color is she?
Bella :)
Bonus: Black
The distance between two similar sounding root notes (i.e. D to D) is called what?
Bonus: The distance between your open D to A strings is what?
Octave
Bonus: Fifth
This woman is an American string player, arguably the most famous female instrumentalist in the world, and Mr. Estes' celebrity crush!
Bonus: Name another famous classical musician (instrumental OR vocal)
Hilary Hahn <3
Bonus: There are many answers
This composer, despite his "unique" physical appearance, was known as the "Playboy" of his time which likely is credited to his virtuous proficiency in piano. Hint: He is also credited for being the first pianist to perform with the keys facing the audience
Bonus: What is the name of his most famous work? Hint: It is featured in Looney Toons, and Mr. Estes frequently mistakes it for a piece that Virtuoso is currently playing.
Franz Liszt
Bonus: Hungarian Rhapsody No.2
what does "col legno" mean and how do you do it?
Bonus: Name and define one other articulation/bowing style and describe how to do it.
col legno- with stick. Play Arco with the stick side down
Bonus: Impress me.
Mr. Estes has a twin brother, and his name is what?
Bonus: Are they fraternal or identical?
Stephen
Bonus: Fraternal