I have strings, but I’m not a puppet. You pluck me or strum me to make a sweet sound. I’m small and portable, often seen at campfires. What am I?
A guitar!
Which musical period is known for ornate, elaborate music and composers like Bach and Vivaldi?
Baroque
Which composer wrote "Für Elise" and the "Moonlight Sonata" and was deaf during part of his career?
Beethoven
Which part of the brain is primarily activated when processing music and sound?
The auditory cortex (temporal lobe)
What term describes the speed of the music, such as "adagio" (slow) or "presto" (fast)?
Tempo
I’m made of brass and shine so bright, with valves to press and a mouthpiece tight. Marching bands love my powerful sound. What am I when I’m played all around?
A trumpet!
Which musical period is characterized by balance, clarity, and composers like Mozart and Haydn?
Classical
Which composer was a child prodigy and wrote "The Magic Flute" and "Eine kleine Nachtmusik"?
Mozart
What type of therapy uses music to help improve memory, reduce stress, and enhance emotional well-being?
Music therapy
What term describes how loud or soft the music should be played, such as "piano" (soft) or "forte" (loud)?
Dynamics
I’m black and white, with 88 keys, From low rumbles to high melodies. Composers like Mozart and Beethoven adored me. What am I?
A piano!
Which musical period is famous for emotional, dramatic music and composers like Chopin and Tchaikovsky?
Romantic
Which composer is famous for "The Four Seasons" and was known for his bright red hair?
Vivaldi
What is the term for the physical sensation of "chills" or goosebumps that some people experience when listening to emotionally powerful music?
Frisson
What do you call a group of three or more notes played simultaneously?
A chord
I’m long and slender, with a bow in hand, My strings sing softly or boldly stand. In orchestras, I lead the way, What’s my name?
A violin!
Which musical period broke traditional rules and included experimental styles, such as Stravinsky’s "Rite of Spring"?
Modern
Which Russian composer wrote the ballets "Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker"?
Tchaikovsky
What rare ability allows some individuals to identify or recreate any musical note by ear without any reference?
Perfect pitch (or absolute pitch)
What is the name of the symbol that tells a musician to hold a note longer than its normal duration?
Fermata
I’m big and loud, with a deep, booming voice. You hit me with sticks to make your choice. I keep the rhythm, steady and true. What am I?
Any drum set!
What is the term for the musical period we are in now, which includes electronic music, hip-hop, and diverse global styles?
Contemporary
Which composer caused a riot with the premiere of "The Rite of Spring"?
Stravinsky
What is the name of the phenomenon that suggests listening to complex music, like Mozart’s, can temporarily enhance spatial-temporal reasoning skills?
The Mozart Effect
Which major scale has no sharps or flats and is often the first scale learned by musicians?
C Major