Western European Periods
What kind of chant became popular during the Medieval period?
Gregorian/Gregorian Chant
Name 1 pop artist.
Michael Jackson, Prince, Madonna, Britney Spears, Elvis Presley, Sabrina Carpenter, Benson Boone, etc.
TRUE OR FALSE: Music during the Medieval period was regulated by the Church.
TRUE -- most music that was approved by the Church was religious!
Which instruments are the signature instruments of Rock & Roll?
Guitar, Bass/Bass Guitar, Drums
What 2 historical events/eras are associated with Jazz and Blues music?
Jazz: 1920s/The Roaring 20s
Blues: 1930s/The Great Depression
What is the definition of "Renaissance"?
Rebirth of society
Where was Elvis Presley from?
Tennessee
Name the musical characteristics of the Baroque period.
Terraced Dynamics
Ornaments
HARPSICHORD & STRINGS!
What instrument was new in the Classical period?
This is a place where musicians/composers/artists came to make popular music.
Tin Pan Alley, New York City
What is the difference between Romantic and Modern music?
Romantic had BIG emotions and was very dramatic, Modern was very bizarre and broke the "rules" of music.
Which classical composer lost his hearing?
Ludwig van Beethoven
Which 'chord structure' is associated with Blues music?
12 Bar Blues
Name 1 medieval instrument.
Lyra/Fiddle, Gittern, Dulcimer, Trumpets, Percussion
Name a theme associated with Country music.
Love, Heartbreak, Dancing, Religion, The South, American Patriotism, Reflection on the Past/Nostalgia, Relating to the everyday person
Name 3 composers from the Baroque period
Bach, Vivaldi, Handel
Which 2 Blues artists sang "St. Louis Blues" in our compare/contrast activity?
Etta James, Bessie Smith
Which Western European musical period had composers making music based on the "atmosphere" or "vibe"?
Modern/Impressionist
Which instrument was Jimmi Hendrix known for?
Guitar/Electric guitar
Besides musicians, name 1 famous person who was from the Renaissance.
Art: Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, Raphael
Others: Catherine de Medici/Medici family, Copernicus, Galileo, Christopher Columbus, William Shakespeare
Name the Western European musical periods IN ORDER, from earliest to most recent (there are 6)
Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern/Impressionist
Name 3 composers from the Classical period.
Mozart, Beethoven, Hadyn, Schubert
TRUE OR FALSE: Jazz music DID NOT come from African American tradition/culture.
FALSE! This is True!
This is an instrument associated with the Blues.
Harmonica
BIG IDEA: Music exists on a ________.
TIMELINE