MISC.
Who is considered the greatest writer of the English language?
Shakespeare
Which composer died in Beverly Hills?
Rachmaninoff
What piece of music describes a peasant wedding dance?
The Moldau
What do we call the space between 2 bar lines?
Measure
Who was the most famous violin maker AND how many did he make?
Stradivari - 960.
What does "Gloria In Excelsis Deo" mean?
Glory to God in the highest.
Who wrote a piece of music about a river?
Smetana
What are the 3 key elements of Baroque Music?
Counterpoint, Basso Continuo, Ornamentation
What element of music changes a C scale into "Joy to the World"?
Rhythm
Who earned money playing piano in a local tavern?
Brahams
Which is faster - Allegro or Vivace?
Vivace
Name one Russian composer.
Rachmaninoff
Where has music from the Romantic Era been used recently?
In TV shows, Movies Ads and Video Games
What word does this spell (watch Marilyn)
Cabbage
What 3 things do you need to do before ringing a handbell?
Put on gloves. Make sure you have the right bell(s). Make the "crown" symbol is facing you.
Who are the two feuding families in Romeo and Juliet?
Capulets and Montagues.
Which composer was born in Bonn, Germany and was inspired by Mahler?
Beethoven
What are the characteristics of Romantic Music?
breaking the rules of form, utilizing dissonance, expanding the size of the orchestra.
In 3/4 time, how many beats are in a measure AND which kind of note gets one beat?
3 beats in a measure. A quarter note gets one beat.
Name 3 instruments you played this year.
Recorder, handbells, bucket drumming, xylophone, keyboard.
How do you say "A little night music" in German?
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.
Name one of the movies Hans Zimmer wrote the music for.
Lion King, Dune, Kung Foo Panda, Pirates of the Caribbean, Top Gun Maverick.
Describe the following performance styles.
A play is spoken. An opera is sung. A ballet is danced. A musical is a combination of all of them.
What word does this spell (watch Marilyn)?
Baggage
What is the largest musical instrument we studied this year?
The pipe organ