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This Philadelphian singer/rapper/songwriter debuted their first song on Soundcloud titled "Money Longer" in 2016.
Who is Lil Uzi Vert?
There are this many spaces on the music staff.
What are 4?
Song #1
Baroque!
Aria: "Venti Turbini" from Rinaldo by George Frederic Handel, 1711.
"Classical Music" as we know it, comes from this continent.
What is Europe?
The Metropolitan Opera House is the largest in the world and is located in this city.
What is New York City?
This Philadelphian and CAPA graduate has had hit songs like "Bust Your Windows", "Insecure", and "Pick Up Your Feelings".
Who is Jazmine Sullivan?
The Treble Clef helps us find this note.
What is G?
Song #2
Romantic!
Aria: "Si, mi chiamano Mimi" from Puccini's La Boheme, 1893.
The clave, marimba, and conga originally come from what continent?
What is Africa?
Most car horns make this interval.
(Multiple Choice)
minor 3rd Major 3rd Perfect 4th
What is a minor 3rd?
This Philadelphian's song "Mumbo Jumbo" was nominated for 'Best Music Video' at the Grammy Awards in 2019.
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Who is Tierra Whack?
The tempo marking Andante means to play at this speed.
What is "walking pace"?
Song #3
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Classical!
Aria: "Voi Che Sapete" from Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro, 1786.
The oud is a stringed instrument from Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, and is directly related to this modern instrument.
What is the guitar?
Invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1761, this instrument consists of spinning glass rings that you play with water and your fingers!
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What is the glass harmonica?
This opera singer was born in South Philadelphia in 1897. She had a rare contralto voice, and was an inspiration to future Civil Rights leaders like MLK Jr.
Who is Marian Anderson?
This is the 'series' of pitches that exist above any given pitch at regular intervals.
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What is the Harmonic Series?
Song #4
Modern!
Aria: "Five Fathoms Deep" from Thomas Ades' opera The Tempest, 2004.
"Carnatic Music" is the traditional system of music from this country.
*Hint: Asia*
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What is India?
Lincoln High School's bell is this note.
(Multiple Choice)
A. F. G sharp. E flat.
What is an E flat?
Born Patricia Louise Holt, this Philadelphian singer is known as the "Godmother of Soul". She has hit songs such as "Stir it Up", "New Attitude", and "Lady Marmalade".
Who is Patti LaBelle?
This Ancient Greek philosopher came up with the first system of tuning.
*Hint: Think of mathematics!*
Who is Pythagoras?
Song #5
Baroque!
Aria: "Tornami a vagheggiar" from Handel's opera Alcina, 1735.
Kabuki, a form of dance theatre, comes from this country.
What is Japan?
Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture famously features the firing of this weapon.
What is a cannon?