Final Exam Study Guide Flashcards
Smaller instrumental work that served as background music for an outdoor concert, family concert, wedding, birthday, etc.
Serenade
Beethoven’s hometown
Bonn, Germany
Mozart’s hometown
Salzburg, Austria
Large instrumental work for an orchestra with several parts or movements
Symphony
(blank)’s father was an alcoholic and forced him to practice when he was a child
Ludwig van Beethoven
The Father of a Symphony
Franz Joseph Haydn
Child prodigy who began composing before age 5 and was performing for nobility at age 6
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Term used to describe styles of art influenced by ancient Greek and Roman sculptures
Classical
Painting technique created by Claude Monet with soft, blurred details up close
Impressionism
French term for “fixed idea”, recurring theme representing something
Idee fixe
Music that tells a story or is based on an idea or scene
Program music
A short piece of music for solo piano descriptive of an emotion, feeling, place, characters, etc.
Character piece
Dealing with faraway lands and their exotic natures
Exoticism
Long, multi-movement piece of music for orchestra that became even longer in the Romantic period
Symphony
Music for music’s sake; music that does not tell a story and is not based on an idea or scene
absolute music
a short recurring phrase connected to a particular person, place, or idea
Leitmotif
This person composed the opera, Carmen
George Bizet
Les Miserables takes place here
Paris
Les Miserables was originally written in this language
French
Les Miserables is based on the novel with the same name written by…
Victor Hugo
A speech-like style of singing, only uses a few pitches, not a melody
Recitative
The text or lyrics of an opera
Libretto
Minstrel show composer who wrote “My Old Kentucky Home”, “Oh Susannah”, and “Camptown Races”
Stephen Foster
A Spanish dance, also the title of Carmen’s first aria where she sings that love is like a “rebellious bird that no one can tame”
Habanera
Choreographer for “West Side Story”
Jerome Robbins
Composed the music for “West Side Story”
Leonard Bernstein
Wrote the book for “West Side Story”
Arthur Laurents
Wrote the lyrics to the songs in “West Side Story”
Stephen Sondheim
Refers to the fan hysteria of the Beatles. Intensely devoted fans (usually girls) would scream hysterically and cry.
Beatlemania
This group derived their name partly in honor of Buddy Holly’s band
The Beatles
He was responsible for standardizing what is now considered the typical rock band formation of two guitars, bass, and drums.
Buddy Holly
style of music in the 1950s that contained elements of blues, country, and gospel music
Rockabilly
Longer, shaggy style of haircut worn by the Beatles
Moptop
Chuck Berry invented this move. Performer hops forward on one leg while swinging the other back and forth
Duckwalk
the host of a popular variety show in America that showcased different artists and performers
Ed Sullivan
In his first shows, the artist’s legs shook uncontrollably because of nerves
Elvis Presley
When is Dolly Parton’s birthday?
January 19
How many Grammy Awards was Dolly Parton nominated for?
46
How many siblings does Dolly Parton have?
11; one of 12 children
Who did Kenny G perform with when he was seventeen?
Barry White
Name Kenny G’s two sons
Max and Noah
Name one of Kenny G’s awards
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Artist in 1998
Where is Tim McGraw originally from?
Delhi, LA
What did Tim McGraw major in before moving to Nashville?
Pre-Law
What is one major hit of Tim McGraw’s?
It’s Your Love
What is James Arthur’s whole name?
James Andrew Arthur
What is James Arthur’s no. 1 hit song?
Say you won’t let go
Who were the 3 people that influenced James Arthur?
Nirvana, Kurt Cobain, and Eminem
What show will Brendon Urie be starring in on Broadway?
Kinky Boots
What is Panic! At the Disco’s top hit song?
I Write Sins Not Tragedies
What is Brendon Urie’s nickname?
Daddy or Bebo
Where was Jon Bellion born and raised?
Long Island, NY
What was Jon’s other hobby he greatly loved?
Basketball
Who was Jon’s biggest inspiration/influence with his music?
Disney
What are the names of the two members of the Chainsmokers?
Andrew “Drew” Taggart; Alex Pall
Name three out of the five previously listed top hits of the Chainsmokers.
Closer, Paris, Something Just Like This
Name one of the artists/bands that influenced the Chainsmokers.
Coldplay
What is the name of Kid Rock’s band?
Twisted brown trucker band
At what age did Kid Rock start rapping?
15 years old
What is one of Kid Rock’s top hits?
Picture
Where did Kid Rock attend school?
Romeo High school
Why did Kid Rock drop out of school?
To pursue his music career.
How old is Brad Paisley?
44
Name three #1 hits of Brad Paisley’s
Today”; Letter to Me”; “Whiskey Lullaby”
What did Brad Paisley not do regardless of the words in his songs?
drink alcohol
Where was Reba born?
McAlaster. Oklahoma
One even that happened in Reba’s lifetime around 1955
Albert Einstein died
One of Reba’s top hits.
Consider Me Gone
How many people were originally in Twenty One Pilots?
3
Who are the current members of Twenty One Pilots?
Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun
Name 3 of Twenty One Pilot’s top hits.
Stressed Out, Ride, Heathens
Which member of R5 portrayed “Austin Moon” on “Austin and Ally”?
Ross Lynch
Name one influence of R5
The Beatles
Where did Rocky Lynch get his name from?
The Colorado Rockies
Where did Fall Out Boy come from?
Wilmette, Illinois
Name one of Fall Out Boy’s hit songs
Uma Thurman
What years were Fall Out Boy active?
2001-present
What was Miley Cyrus’ nickname as a child?
Smiley
Where was Miley Cyrus born?
Franklin, Tennessee
Who is Miley Cyrus’ father?
Billy Ray Cyrus
Where was Thomas Rhett born?
Valdosta, GA
What is one of Thomas Rhett’s top hits?
Die a Happy Man
What is Thomas Rhett’s full name?
Thomas Rhett Atkins Jr.
What George Strait song represents his late daughter Jennifer?
You’ll Be There
Name one of George Strait’s influencers
Hank Williams
What is Madison’s fave George Strait song?
I Cross My Heart
What was Weird Al’s first song?
My Bologna
Name one of Weird Al’s influences.
spike jones
What year was Weird Al born?
1959
Where is Dame D.O.L.L.A. from?
Oakland, California
Who influenced Dame?
T. I., Tupac, and his mom
What grade was Dame in when he almost got murdered?
Senior
Where was Carrie Underwood born?
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Who are 2 of Carrie Underwood’s influences?
Reba McEntire; Randy Travis
Who is Carrie Underwood married to?
Mike Fisher
Who was the last member of Disowning Kaleb?
Kevin Boyer
Name 3 of Disowning Kaleb’s top hits
“Back to Me”; “No Use Landing”; “Breathing Again”
When was Disowning Kaleb’s last concert and what was it for?
October 2014; a charity event; reunion
