Famous Composers
Instruments of the Orchestra
Genres and Styles
Program vs Absolute
World Music
100

Who Composed the famous symphony No. 5 that starts with the... da-da-da-dahhhh motif? 

Ludwig van Beethoven 

100

This family of instruments includes Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass. 

The String Family

100

This genre of music is known for strong beats and call and response patterns. 

The Blues 

100

Beethoven's 5th

Absolute 

100

Which country is known for it's Mariachi style of music?

Mexico 

200

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote this famous ballet that takes place around the holidays.

The Nutcracker

200

Which instrument is made of brass, has three valves and can be heard in orchestras, marching bands and even horse races?

Trumpet 

200

What genre of music, popular in the 50's onward is known for it's upbeat, electric guitar driven sound, often associated with artists such as Elvis Presley. 

Rock and Roll

200

Waltz of the Flowers (From the Nutcracker) 

Program

200

The "Didgeridoo" is native to this country. 

Australia 

300

This composer wrote Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (A little night music) for Piano. 

Mozart 
300

Which instrument has black and white keys and is played by pressing keys with fingers? 

Piano 

300

Which genre of music is associated with artists such as Tupac, Biggie Smalls and Kendrick Lamar. 

Hip Hop/ Rap

300

Lofi and Ambient/Study Music 

Absolute 

300

The Sitar is a tradition string instrument from this country. 

India

400

This composer is famous for composing operas such as The Magic Flute and Don Giovani. 

Mozart

400

This is the lowest sounding woodwind instrument. 

Bassoon 

400

Which Genre of music features complex rhythms and improvisation. Was popular in the 20's, 30's and 40's. 

Jazz

400

Let it Be (The Beatles) 

Program

400

This style of music comes from the Caribbean and is famous for it's upbeat rhythms and use of steel drums. 

Reggae 

500

This composer is known for Symphony No. 9 which includes the theme "Ode to Joy." 

Ludwig van Beethoven

500

This percussion instrument is a large, tuned drum that provides big sounds in orchestras.

Timpani 

500

Bob Marley performed this genre of music. 

Reggae 

500

Toccata and Fugue in D Minor (Bach) 

Absolute

500

The djembe is a goblet shaped hand drum played with hands and is used in traditional ceremonies and story telling from which continent? 

Africa