Joshua Bell
Who is Joshua Bell?
A famous musician.
Where did the experiment take place?
In a subway station in Washington, D.C.
What did Joshua Bell use as a child to pretend to play music?
Rubber bands stretched across dresser drawers.
Did most people stop to listen to Joshua Bell?
No.
What does “experiment” mean?
A test or an investigation
What instrument does Joshua Bell play?
A violin.
What did Joshua Bell wear during the experiment?
A baseball cap and jeans.
How much can tickets to Joshua Bell’s concerts cost?
About $200 each.
Which group of people wanted to stop and listen the most?
Children.
What does “recognized” mean?
To know or identify someone.
How old was Joshua Bell when he started showing musical talent?
At four years old.
About how long did Joshua Bell play in the subway station?
45 minutes.
ow much was Joshua Bell’s violin worth?
About $3.5 million.
How did one man say the music made him feel?
At peace.
What does "concert" mean?
A public performance.
Where did Joshua Bell perform when he was seventeen?
At carnegie Hall
About how many people passed by while Joshua Bell played?
Over 1,000 people.
Who made Joshua Bell’s violin?
Antonio Stradivari.
How much money did the woman who recognized Joshua Bell put in the case?
$20.00
What does "passion" mean?
To have strong emotion or excitement.
About how many albums has Joshua Bell recorded?
More than 40 albums.
What was the purpose of the experiment?
To see if people would notice beautiful music in a busy place.
In what year was Joshua Bell’s violin made?
1713
How much total money did Joshua Bell receive during the experiment?
$52.17.
What does “donation” mean?
To give money or something given to help or support.