Composers
The Composer of Für Elise
A musical direction meaning “to be performed softly”. Means "soft" in Italian.
What is "Piano"?
Vivaldi’s set of four violin concertos, each representing a season of the year.
What is "The Four Seasons"?
Co-Presidents of the SMA Sugar Land Branch
Who are Julie Song and Vivian Zhu?
A Polish Composer famous for writing mazurkas, nocturnes, and etudes for piano
Who is Frederic Chopin?
This Tchaikovsky ballet tells the story of a young girl and her magical Christmas adventure with a wooden toy soldier
What is "The Nutcracker"?
The Instrument Hannah plays
What is a Harp?
Composer who had a notable composer/pianist wife named Clara
Who is Schumann?
This term refers to the gradual increase in volume in a musical passage.
What is a crescendo?
This overture by Tchaikovsky, celebrating Russia's defense against Napoleon, is famous for using real cannon fire.
What is "the 1812 Overture"?
Hana's favorite composer
Who is Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky?
This composer composed William Tell Overture
Who is Gioachino Rossini ?
This Baroque-era form consists of a subject that is introduced by one voice and imitated by others, typically woven into a complex texture.
What is a "fugue"?
Written by Modest Mussorgsky and later arranged by Ravel, this orchestral suite was inspired by an exhibition of paintings.
What is "Pictures at an Exhibition"?
Caden's Hobbies/Interests
What are Ping Pong, Basketball, and Games?
This composer once cut the pigtails off another student as a joke when he was in choir school.
Who is Joseph Hadyn?
Meaning "robbed time," this term refers to the expressive alteration of tempo within a phrase, giving flexibility to the performer.
What is "rubato"?
This opera set in Spain, follows the tragic story of a soldier and a fiery gypsy woman.
What is "Carmen"?
What is Sonata No. 6 in F major, Op. 10, No. 2 by Beethoven?