Musical Dances (piano)

Through the Years

100

This musical era is main/most common/well known home of the Waltz. The most famous composer of this era is Chopin.

What is/was the Romantic era?

200

This musical era is home to the ____ Dance Suite. The most famous composer of this era is Bach. 

What is/was the Baroque era?

300

This musical era is most famous for its disonant chords, and extensions of preexisting chords. Pieces from this era often sound very impressive to play, but they aren't that diffiuclt technique wise. (often, not always)

What is the modern era?

400

This musical era is secondary home to the minuet and waltz. One of the most famous composers in this era is Mozart.

What is the Classical era?

Baroque Dance Suite

100

This dance is in 6/8 time, and the tempos range from 80-120.

What is the Gigue?

200

This dance originated in Germany, and is usually written in 2/4 time. The choreography of such dances are very intricate and difficult.

What is the Allemande?

300

This Dance type is famous for its moderate tempo, lively footwork and distinct dance rhythms. Some common composers of this dance are Bach and Handel.

What is the Courante?

400

This dance is written in triple meter (3/4 time) and often has an emphasis/accent on the second beat. The tempo of this dance is very slow.

What is the Sarabande?

Country of Origin

100

This country is home to the Gavotte. This dance was performed in high-society ballrooms all across the country in question. After the dance, you might find that they fancy themselves a cup or tea or a crossaint.

 (hint hint)

What is France?

200

This country is home to the Tango, a fast, lively dance, in which performers often dance with a parter.

What is Spain?

300

This country is home to the Tarantella, a fast, lively dance, that was once believed to heal the bite of a Tarantula. 

This country is not necessairily famous for its piano music, instead, it is world renowned for its stellar opera and food, including pizza and pasta.

What is Italy?

400

This country is home to the Mazurka. The most famous composer from this country is Chopin.

What is Poland?

Name that Time Signature

100

This time signature/meter can often be found on the pages of a Baroque Sarabande.

What is 3/4 time?

200

This meter/time signature can often be found on the score of a Baroque Gigue.

What is 6/8 time?

300

This meter/time signature can be found on the pages of a Mazurka or a Waltz.

What is 3/4 (or 3/8) time?

400

This time signature can be found on the score of a Tango. This time signature is also commonly reffered to as cut time or common time.

What is 4/4 time?