THEORY
The C scale is made up of 8 notes. What are there names in order?
C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C
Which composer went deaf? (need whole name)
Ludwig van Beethoven
When was George Frederic Handel born and when did he die? (need years only)
1685 and 1759
Name four movies that John Williams wrote the music for?
Jaws, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, ET, Close Encounters, Shindler's List, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter
What are the three main elements of music?
Melody, harmony, rhythm
What two elements tell the performer when to play?
Beat, Rhythm
Which composer went blind? (need whole name)
George Frederic Handel
What are the dates of the Baroque Era?
1600 - 1750
What composition was written by Benjamin Britton?
The Young Persons Guide To The Orchestra.
What is the English translation of Eine Kleine Nachmusik?
A little night music.
Name the lines and spaces of the treble clef
E,G,B,D,F. F,A,C,E
Who wrote the Marriage of Figaro? (need whole name)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
What is the date of the premier date of Water Music? (Need month, day and year)
July 17, 1717
What composition was performed on the River Thames?
Water Music
By adding water to a glass does the pitch get higher or lower?
Lower
What does duration tell us?
Long and short
Which composer was born in 1932? (need whole name)
John Williams
What happened in Cleveland in November, 2022?
John Williams conducted the Cleveland Orchestra.
What is an Opera?
A theatrical piece that tells a story totally through the music.
Which instrument is missing from this list of the woodwind family: Flute, Clarinet, Piccolo, Oboe?
Bassoon
In 4/4 time, a half note plus a quarter note equals how many beats?
3
Which composer was born in Saltzburg, Austria? (need whole name)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
What happened here musically, on December 20, 2023?
TBAS Christmas Concert
Who wrote the original theme for the Young Persons Guide to the Orchestra? (need full name)
Henry Purcell
In 4/4 time a quarter note plus two eighth notes plus a half note equals how many beats?
4