Other Uil Flashcards
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What is 6/8 time or 6/8 meter?
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A compound meter where the dotted quarter note beat is evenly divided into three eighth notes, with two beats per measure and a dotted quarter note getting one beat.
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What is A BA form?
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A form consisting of three sections, where the third section is a repeat of the first.
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What does A cappella mean?
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“In the style of the chapel” in Italian; music performed without instrumental accompaniment.
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What does Accelerando (accel.) indicate?
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To gradually play faster (accelerating).
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What is an Accent in music?
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Emphasizing a note by making it louder.
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What is Accompaniment (Brahms)?
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A musical part that supports the melody.
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What is Accompaniment (Schubert)?
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A musical part that supports or partners with a solo instrument, voice, or group.
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What is an Alto?
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A low female singing voice, abbreviated “A.”
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What does Allegro, con molto fuoco mean?
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Cheerful (fast), with much fire, or passionately.
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Where is Andalusia located?
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A large region on the southern coast of Spain.
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What is Antiphony?
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A performance style where musicians are divided into two or more groups, performing alternately as separate groups and together.
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What does Arco indicate?
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A type of articulation that indicates that the strings of a stringed instrument are to be played with a bow.
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Where is Argentina located?
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A large country in southeastern South America, with Buenos Aires as its capital city.
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What is Armenia?
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A former Soviet republic in the Caucasus Mountain region between Asia and Europe.
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What is an Arpeggio?
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A style of playing a chord where individual pitches are sounded in succession rather than together.
“To play on a harp” in Italian.
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What is Articulation in music?
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The many different ways that notes can be played on instruments, such as the style of attack and the manner in which notes are connected or separated.
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What is a Ballad?
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A song that tells a story.
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What is a Ballet?
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A story told through music and dancing, performed on a stage with costumes, sets, and lighting.
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What is a Band?
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A group of musicians who play instruments together.
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What is a Baritone?
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The most common male singing voice, lower than tenor and higher than bass.
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What is Bass?
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Low male singing voice, abbreviated ‘B.’
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What is Bass clef?
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A musical symbol that indicates F below middle C (line 4 on the staff). Instruments that use the bass clef include cello, double bass, bassoon, trombone, baritone, euphonium, tuba, timpani, bass guitar, piano, and harp, as well as baritone and bass voices.
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What is Basso continuo?
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A type of Baroque accompaniment in which one or more instruments (usually cello and/or harpsichord) play the bass line and chords.
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What was the Battle of Borodino?
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A major battle fought near the village of Borodino, 75 miles west of Moscow, on September 7, 1812, during Napoleon’s invasion of Russia.
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What is Bel canto?
'Beautiful singing' in Italian; a style of singing that uses graceful legato melodies that are decorated with many precise, rapidly-moving notes.
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What is a Bergamasque?
A rustic peasant dance from Italy.
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What is a Big band or jazz orchestra?
A group of 12-25 musicians who play woodwind, brass, and rhythm instruments.
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What is a Bridge in music?
A contrasting, connecting section.
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What is Carnegie Hall?
A concert hall established in 1891 in New York City.
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What is a Chamber orchestra?
A few musicians who play in a room (chamber) or small hall.
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What is a Choir?
A large group of singers associated with the church (sacred). The voices of an adult choir include soprano (S), alto (A), tenor (T), and bass (B).
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What is Clavier?
In Bach's time, a family of keyboard instruments, including the harpsichord, organ, and later the piano.
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What is a Coda?
'Tail' in Italian; the ending of a piece of music.
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What does it mean to Commission music?
To hire and pay a composer to compose a piece of music. Musical works may be commissioned by individuals or groups, such as a school or symphony orchestra.
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What is Compound meter?
In compound meter the beat is evenly divided into three parts.
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What is a Concert band?
A large group of 20-60 musicians who play instruments of the woodwind, brass, and percussion families. Sometimes the double bass and harp are included. A concert band is also called a wind band, wind ensemble, wind orchestra, wind symphony, symphonic band, symphonic winds, or symphonic wind ensemble.
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What is a concert overture?
An independent, one-movement work with contrasting sections, in the style of an opera overture.
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What is a concerto?
A composition, usually in three parts or movements, for solo instrument(s) and orchestra.
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What does crescendo (cresc.) mean?
Gradually louder.
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What does decrescendo (decresc.) or diminuendo (dim.) mean?
Gradually softer.
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What are dynamics in music?
The volume (loudness or softness) of the sound.
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What is equal temperament?
A system of tuning developed in the late 1600s, which allows a keyboard instrument to sound in tune in every key.
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What are expressive elements in music?
Qualities that affect the emotions felt when music is heard, including tempo, dynamics, articulation, texture, tonality, and mood.
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What is a finale?
The last, or final movement of a sonata, concerto, or symphony.
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What is flamenco?
A form of Spanish folk music and dance characterized by guitar, singing, castanets, and rhythmic hand clapping and foot stomping.
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What is a folk song?
A song that is not written down, but is passed on orally from person to person. Usually, the composer of a folk song is unknown.
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What does forte (f) mean?
A dynamic marking that indicates that the music is to be performed loudly.
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What does fortissimo (ff) mean?
A dynamic marking that indicates that the music is to be performed very loudly.
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What does fortissississimo mean?
A dynamic marking that indicates that the music is to be performed very, very, very loudly.
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What is gitaneria?
A type of Andalusian gypsy flamenco entertainment.
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What is harmonie?
Traditional European/Czech village wind bands popular at the end of the 18th century, consisting of pairs of oboes, clarinets, bassoons, and French horns.
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What is a harpsichord?
The main keyboard instrument in Renaissance and Baroque music (from about 1400 to 1750). Its popularity declined with the invention of the piano in the late 1700s.
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What is impressionism in music?
An early 20th century artistic style of poets, painters, and composers who tried to capture a fleeting moment or impression, using subtle blends and shades of color.
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What is improvisation?
Music that is made up as it is performed.
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What is an instrumental serenade?
A collection of light pieces used for outdoor performances.
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What is the introduction in music?
The beginning of a piece of music.
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What is jazz music?
A genre that developed at the beginning of the 20th century in America.
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What does 'largamente' mean?
Broadly (slowly).
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What is legato?
An articulation term indicating that notes are tied together smoothly.
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Legato articulation is indicated by a curved line above or below the notes.
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What is a libretto?
The 'book' in Italian that contains all the words and stage directions for an opera.
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What is a lied?
A type of German art song of the Romantic period for solo voice with piano accompaniment.
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What are lyrics?
The words of a song.
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What is a madrigal?
A secular vocal piece for 2-8 parts, usually performed a cappella.
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What is major or minor tonality?
The key of a piece of music, determined by relationships between notes in the harmonic scale.
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What does 'marcato' mean?
Heavy or 'marked.' Marcato notes are marked with a horizontal line above or below the note head.
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What is a march?
A piece of music with a strong regular rhythm, written for marching to.
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What is melody?
A line of single pitches that move up, down, or repeat (the tune of the music).
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What is a menuetto?
A social dance for two people in 3/4 time (three beats per measure).
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What is meter in music?
The way beats of music are grouped, usually in sets of two, three, or four beats.
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What does mezzo-forte mean?
A dynamic marking, abbreviated 'mf,' indicating that the music is to be performed medium loudly.
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What does mezzo-piano mean?
A dynamic marking, abbreviated 'mp,' indicating that the music is to be performed medium softly.
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What is mezzo-soprano?
A female singing voice that is lower than that of a soprano and higher than that of an alto.
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What does 'moderato quasi marcia' mean?
Moderately and march-like.
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What does 'molto maestoso' mean?
Very stately, majestic.
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What is musical form?
The overall plan or structure of a piece of music.
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What is a musical prodigy?
A child (under age 12) who displays a talent in music on the same level as a skilled adult musician.
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What is a composer?
A person who writes music.
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What is a major work?
A significant composition or set of compositions by a composer.
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What is a mute?
A device used to muffle or soften the tone of a musical instrument.
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What does nationalism refer to in music?
Patriotic feelings, principles, or efforts expressed through music.
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What is a natural trumpet?
A trumpet developed around 1300, with no valves, used to play mostly high notes.
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What period is known as the 'Golden Age of the Natural Trumpet'?
The Baroque period (1600-1750).
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Until when did composers write music for the natural trumpet?
Well into the 1800s.
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What is an opera?
A story told completely through music, with characters singing and acting on stage.
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What is an opera aria?
A song from an opera for one voice, often sung with an orchestra.
## Footnote
'Aira' means 'air' in Italian.
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What is an opera buffa?
A type of comic opera written for common people, featuring ordinary problems in everyday settings.
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What is an opus or Op.?
A 'work number' assigned to a composition or set of compositions indicating the chronological order of publication.
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What is orchestration?
Writing music for an orchestra or adapting music for orchestral performance.
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What is ornamentation?
The decoration of a melody by adding notes or modifying rhythms.
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What is an overture?
The instrumental introduction of an opera.
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What is a musical phrase?
A musical thought found in a melody, combining to form larger sections.
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What does pianissimo mean?
A dynamic marking, abbreviated 'pp', indicating very soft performance.
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What does piano mean?
A dynamic marking, abbreviated 'p', indicating soft performance.
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What is pizzicato?
A type of articulation indicating that the strings of a stringed instrument are to be plucked.
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What does 'Pomp and Circumstance' refer to?
A formal, impressive ceremony or display of splendor and stateliness.
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What is a prelude?
A short piece of music that often serves as an introduction to a longer work.
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What does presto mean?
A tempo mark indicating that the music is very fast.
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What does prestissimo mean?
A tempo mark indicating that the music is very very fast.
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What is program music?
Music written to portray events, activities, or moods.
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What is a 'Selection' in music?
A leisurely walk in a public space.
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What is a 'Requiem'?
A composition for choir and orchestra written to honor someone who has died.
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What is a 'Requiem Mass'?
Roman Catholic church service used for funerals.
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What does 'Ritardando' mean?
Gradually slower.
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What is a 'Ritornello'?
A theme that returns throughout a piece of music. Vivaldi invented and perfected the ritornello form.
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What is 'Ronde form'?
A musical form in which the main theme returns after each contrasting section: A B A C A.
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What does 'Rondo' refer to?
Music that is fast and vivacious.
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Who were 'The Russian Five'?
A group of prominent 19th-century composers in Saint Petersburg, Russia, who aimed to produce specifically Russian classical music.
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Who were the members of 'The Russian Five'?
Mily Balakirev, César Cui, Modest Mussorgsky, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, and Alexander Borodin.
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What is an 'SATB choir'?
A group of male and female singers (S=soprano, A=alto, T=tenor, B=bass).
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What does 'Scherzo' mean?
The third movement of a symphony, usually quick and light-hearted, beginning with Beethoven's Symphony No. 2.
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What does 'Secular' mean?
Not religious.
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What is 'Sforzando'?
A sudden forceful accent.
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Abbreviated as 'sf'.
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What is a 'Singspiel'?
A popular German form of comic opera, mixing spoken dialogue with singing.
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What is a 'Soprano'?
A high female singing voice.
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Abbreviated as 'S'.
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What does 'Staccato' indicate?
That notes are detached and separated, marked with a dot above or below the note head.
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What is a 'Stanza'?
A unit of poetry similar to a paragraph; in music, a section of a song equivalent to a verse.
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What is a 'Suite'?
A musical form made up of a collection of short pieces.
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What is 'Swing'?
A style of jazz popular from about 1933 to 1946, performed by big bands and used for dancing.
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What is a 'Symphony'?
A musical composition in three or more sections or movements for orchestra.
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What is 'Syncopation'?
A rhythm where important tones begin on weak beats or weak parts of beats, giving an 'off-balance' feeling to the music.
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What does 'Tempo' mean in Italian?
Tempo means 'time' and refers to the speed of the beat.
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What is a Tenor?
A tenor is a high male singing voice, abbreviated as 'T'.
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What is Ternary form in music?
Ternary form is a three-part musical form where the first section is repeated after a contrasting second section: A BA.
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What does Texture refer to in music?
Texture refers to the way the sounds are combined or the way layers of sound interact in a musical composition.
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What is a Theme in music?
A theme is the main melody of a section or composition.
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Who are 'The Three B's'?
'The Three B's' refers to the group of German composers: Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig Van Beethoven, and Johannes Brahms.
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What does Through-composed mean?
Through-composed refers to music that is continuous, without a specific form.
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What is a Toreador?
A toreador is a bullfighter, known as 'torero' in Spanish.
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What is a Treble clef?
The treble clef, also known as the 'G clef', indicates G above middle C (line 2 on the staff). Instruments that use the treble clef include the violin, flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet, saxophone, recorder, trumpet, cornet, French horn, vibraphone, xylophone, guitar, mandolin, bagpipe, keyboards, harps, as well as women's and tenor voices.
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What is a Trio in Beethoven's music?
In Beethoven's music, a trio is the contrasting middle (B) section of a three-part movement, originally written for three instruments, usually having a light, simple texture.
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What is a Trio in Elgar's music?
In Elgar's music, a trio is usually the third section of a march, characterized by a main melody that is more legato (smooth) and lyrical (song-like).
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What is a Trio in Rossini's music?
In Rossini's music, a trio is a piece written for three singers or instruments.
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What is a Trumpet voluntary?
A trumpet voluntary is the name given to some English keyboard pieces from the Baroque period, usually played on the organ using a trumpet stop.
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Who was Komidas Vartabed?
Komidas Vartabed (1869-1935) was an Armenian musicologist, priest, composer, singer, choirmaster, and founder of Armenian classical music, who preserved and documented over 4,000 folk songs.
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Who was Paul Verlaine?
Paul Verlaine (1844-1896) was a French poet and Debussy's childhood friend.
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What is a Virtuoso performer?
A virtuoso performer is a musician who possesses outstanding talent and exceptional technical ability in playing a musical instrument.
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What is a Voice register?
A voice register is a range of pitches produced by the singing voice.
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What is a Voluntary in music?
A voluntary is a piece of music, usually for organ, played as part of a church service.
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What is a Waltz?
A waltz is a type of ballroom dance music in 3/4 meter.
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What is The Well-Tempered Clavier?
The Well-Tempered Clavier consists of two collections (Books 1 and 2), each with 24 preludes and 24 fugues, written in every major and minor key.
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Who was Johann Sebastian Bach?
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was a German Baroque composer, known as one of the 'Three B's' (Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms).
## Footnote
He played violin, viola, harpsichord, clavier, and organ.
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How many children did Bach have?
Bach had 20 children, 9 of whom survived him, and 4 were composers.
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What were some of Bach's health issues?
Bach had diabetes, went blind, and died of a stroke.
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How is Bach regarded today?
Today, he is considered to be the greatest composer of all time.
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Who was Ludwig van Beethoven?
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) was a German Classical/Romantic composer, also one of the 'Three B's' (Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms).
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He played violin, viola, organ, and was a virtuoso pianist.
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What was Beethoven's hearing condition?
Beethoven gradually became deaf, beginning to lose his hearing in 1796 and becoming completely deaf in 1818.
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What are some characteristics of Beethoven's personality?
Beethoven was known to be moody, disorganized, and arrogant.
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What did Beethoven compose?
He composed nine famous symphonies and is considered one of the most famous and influential composers in music history.
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Who was Georges Bizet?
Georges Bizet (1838-1875) was a French Romantic composer.
## Footnote
He played piano.
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What was Bizet's early life like?
Bizet was a child prodigy who loved music and reading, entering the Paris Conservatory at age 10.
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How did Bizet earn a living?
He earned his living as an accompanist and by arranging music for a music publisher.
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What is Bizet known for?
He is known for his operas, though only six were completed.
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What was the cause of Bizet's death?
Bizet died of a heart attack at age 36.
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Who was Johannes Brahms?
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) was a German Romantic composer, one of the 'Three B's' (Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms).
## Footnote
He played cello, French horn, and was a virtuoso pianist.
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What was Brahms' approach to his compositions?
Brahms was a perfectionist and destroyed many of his compositions before they were published.
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What was Brahms' personal life like?
He was a close friend of composer Antonin Dvořak, never married, and died of liver cancer.
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Where was Brahms buried?
Brahms was buried in Vienna next to Beethoven, Johann Strauss, and Schubert.
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Who was Jeremiah Clarke?
Jeremiah Clarke (1674-1707) was an English Baroque composer who played organ.
## Footnote
He lived his whole life in London, England.
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What is Clarke known for?
Clarke is known for his harpsichord and organ music, with his best-known composition being 'The Prince of Denmark's March.'
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What was the cause of Clarke's death?
Clarke died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Who was Claude Debussy?
Claude Debussy (1862-1918) was a French Impressionist composer and a musical prodigy who entered the Paris Conservatory at age 10.
## Footnote
He played piano.
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What was Debussy's contribution to music?
He edited Chopin's piano works and was a music critic who wrote under the pen name 'Monsieur Croche' (Mr. Quarter Note).
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What did Debussy love?
Debussy loved art and poetry.
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What was the cause of Debussy's death?
Debussy died of colon cancer.
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Who was Antonin Dvořák?
Antonin Dvořák (1841-1904) was a Romantic Czech composer who played violin, viola, piano, and organ.
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What was Dvořák's role in the U.S.?
From 1892-95, he lived in the U.S. as the Director of the National Conservatory of Music in New York City.
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Who was Edward Elgar?
Edward Elgar (1857-1934) was an English late Romantic composer who played piano, organ, and violin.
## Footnote
He taught piano and violin.
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What was Elgar known for?
Elgar was known as 'The Master of the King's Musick' and was the finest English composer of his time.
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What was the cause of Elgar's death?
Elgar died of cancer.
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Who was Edward Kennedy Ellington?
Edward Kennedy ('Duke') Ellington (1899-1974) was a 20th-century American composer who taught himself to play the piano.
## Footnote
He composed over 2,000 pieces of music.
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What notable event occurred for Ellington in 1969?
In 1969, President Nixon gave him a 70th birthday party at the White House and awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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What was the cause of Ellington's death?
Ellington died of lung cancer, and 'Take the 'A' Train' was played at his funeral.
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Who was William Thomas Strayhorn?
William Thomas ('Billy') Strayhorn (1915-1967) was a 20th-century American composer who played piano and was classically trained.
## Footnote
He collaborated with Duke Ellington for almost 30 years.
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What was Strayhorn's involvement in social issues?
Strayhorn was active in the civil rights movement and was a friend to Martin Luther King, Jr.
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What was the cause of Strayhorn's death?
Strayhorn died of cancer, and 'Take the 'A' Train' was played at his memorial service.
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Who was Manuel de Falla?
Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) was a 20th century Spanish composer known for his interest in Spanish folk music and flamenco.
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What notable recognition did Manuel de Falla receive?
He was named Knight of the Order of King Alfonso X of Castile and his picture was on Spain's 100-pesetas banknote.
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What significant event led to Manuel de Falla moving to Argentina?
He moved to Argentina in 1939 after Franco's victory in the Spanish Civil War.
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Who was Orlando de Lassus?
Orlando de Lassus (1532-1594) was a Belgian Renaissance composer known for his vocal and choral pieces.
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What was unique about Orlando de Lassus's early life?
As a young choirboy, he was kidnapped three times by rival choirs because of his beautiful voice.
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How many vocal and choral pieces did Orlando de Lassus compose?
He composed over 2,000 vocal and choral pieces.
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Who was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was an Austrian Classical composer and a child prodigy.
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What instruments did Mozart play?
He played violin, viola, harpsichord, clavier, piano, and organ.
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What was a significant aspect of Mozart's career?
He traveled extensively with his sister around Europe performing for royalty.
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Who was Modest Mussorgsky?
Modest Mussorgsky (1839-1881) was a Russian Romantic composer and a member of the Russian 'Five'.
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What was Mussorgsky's background in music education?
He never studied music composition in school and composed part-time.
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Who was Florence Price?
Florence Price (1887-1953) was a 20th century American composer and the first African-American woman recognized as a symphony composer.
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What notable achievement did Florence Price accomplish at a young age?
She started playing piano at age 3 and had her first composition published at 11.
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Who was Alfred Reed?
Alfred Reed (1921-2005) was a 20th century American composer known for his prolific output.
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What was Alfred Reed's role during World War II?
He played in the Air Force Band.
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Who was Gioachino Rossini?
Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) was an Italian Romantic composer known for his operas.
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What was Rossini's financial status at the time of his death?
His estate was worth $1.4 million when he died.
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Who was Franz Schubert?
Franz Schubert (1797-1828) was a late Classical Austrian composer known as the 'Prince of Song'.
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How many works did Schubert compose?
He composed 1,500 works, including over 600 songs.
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Who was Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky?
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) was a Russian Romantic composer known for his orchestral works.
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What was Tchaikovsky's career before music?
He began his career as a law clerk and didn't study music until he was 22.
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Who was Giuseppe Verdi?
Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) was an Italian Romantic composer known for his operas.
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What was Verdi's contribution to the Italian National Parliament?
He served as a senator in the Italian National Parliament.
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Who was Antonio Vivaldi?
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) was an Italian Baroque composer and virtuoso violinist. He was also a priest known as the 'Red Priest' due to his hair color.
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Where did Vivaldi teach music?
Vivaldi taught music at the Pietà, an orphanage for girls in Venice, Italy.
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How many concertos did Vivaldi write?
Vivaldi wrote over 500 concertos and is considered the master of the Baroque instrumental concerto.
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What were Vivaldi's later life circumstances?
Vivaldi suffered from health problems throughout his life and died in poverty from an internal infection.
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What is 'The Well-Tempered Clavier'?
'The Well-Tempered Clavier' is a collection of keyboard music by Johann Sebastian Bach, completed in two books.
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When were the two books of 'The Well-Tempered Clavier' completed?
Book 1 was completed in 1722 in Cöthen, and Book 2 around 1740 in Leipzig.
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What was the purpose of 'The Well-Tempered Clavier'?
Book 1 was composed for the use and practice of musical youth eager to learn and for the amusement of those already skilled in the study.
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What is 'Prelude No. 1'?
'Prelude No. 1' is one of Bach's most recognized compositions from 'The Well-Tempered Clavier'.
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When did Beethoven compose his first symphony?
Beethoven composed his first symphony in Vienna between 1799 and 1800.
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To whom was Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 dedicated?
Symphony No. 1 was dedicated to Baron Gottfried van Swieten, an Austrian diplomat and amateur musician.
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What is significant about the premiere of Symphony No. 1?
Symphony No. 1 was first performed in Vienna at a public concert that Beethoven organized, directed, and paid for himself.
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What is the popularity of Symphony No. 1?
Symphony No. 1 is often performed today and was Beethoven's most popular symphony during his lifetime.
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What is 'Carmen'?
'Carmen' is an opera by Georges Bizet, set in Spain, although Bizet had never been to Spain.
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What is the libretto language of 'Carmen'?
The libretto for 'Carmen' is written in French.
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What is the significance of 'The Toreador Song'?
'The Toreador Song' is one of the most famous arias from 'Carmen', sung in French at the beginning of Act II.
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What is 'Waltz in A-Flat Major'?
'Waltz in A-Flat Major' is the most famous waltz from Brahms' set of 16 Waltzes, Op. 39, written in 1865.
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Who did Brahms dedicate the Waltzes to?
Brahms dedicated the Waltzes to Dr. Eduard Hanslick, a music critic in Vienna.
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What was the original composition format for Brahms' Waltzes?
The Waltzes were originally composed for piano duet (one piano, four hands).
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What is 'The Prince of Denmark's March'?
'The Prince of Denmark's March' was composed by Clarke in 1699 for Prince George of Denmark.
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What was the alternate name for 'The Prince of Denmark's March'?
From 1878 to the 1940s, the piece was known as 'Trumpet Voluntary' due to a mistake made when an organ arrangement was published.
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What is the popularity of 'The Prince of Denmark's March'?
'The Prince of Denmark's March' is popular as wedding music and has been used in royal weddings.
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What is Clair de Lune?
Clair de Lune is the third and most famous movement of Suite Bergamasque, written in 1890 and published in 1905.
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It is a musical setting of a poem by Paul Verlaine.
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What was the original title of Clair de Lune?
The original title of Clair de Lune was 'Promenade Sentimentale' ('sentimental stroll' in French).
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In which movies has Clair de Lune been used?
Clair de Lune was used in the movies Giant (1956) and Ocean's Eleven (2001).
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Who composed the Serenade for Wind Instruments?
Dvořák composed the Serenade for Wind Instruments in D minor in January 1878.
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Who conducted the first performance of Dvořák's Serenade?
Dvořák conducted the first performance in November 1878 in Prague.
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What is Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 known for?
Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 is known for being a popular piece often played at graduation ceremonies.
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It is also known as 'The Graduation March.'
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Who composed Take the 'A' Train?
Billy Strayhorn composed Take the 'A' Train in 1939.
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When was Take the 'A' Train first recorded?
Take the 'A' Train was first recorded in 1941.
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What is the theme of El Amor Brujo?
El Amor Brujo refers to winning affection through the magic of love.
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What is the best-known piece from El Amor Brujo?
The best-known piece from El Amor Brujo is the 'Ritual Fire Dance' ('Danza ritual del fuego').
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Who composed the Echo Song?
Lassus probably composed the 'Echo Song' during his travels in Italy in the 1540s and 1550s.
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What is unique about the composition of the Echo Song?
'O la, o che bon eccho' was written for double choir, consisting of two separate 4-part choirs.
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What is The Magic Flute?
The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte) is Mozart's last opera, composed in 1791.
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Who suggested Mozart write The Magic Flute?
Emanuel Schikaneder suggested that Mozart write The Magic Flute and wrote the libretto.
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What is Pictures at an Exhibition?
Pictures at an Exhibition was composed in 1874 as a tribute to artist Viktor Hartmann.
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Who edited Pictures at an Exhibition for publication?
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov edited Pictures at an Exhibition for publication in 1886.
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What is the first movement of Pictures at an Exhibition?
'Promenade' is the first of fifteen movements in Pictures at an Exhibition.
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Who composed Symphony No. 1?
Price composed Symphony No. 1 in E minor in 1931-1932.
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When was Symphony No. 1 first performed?
It was performed by the Chicago Symphony on a concert dedicated to 'The Negro in Music' at the Chicago World's Fair in 1933.
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What significance does Symphony No. 1 hold?
Price's Symphony No. 1 was the first symphony composed by an African-American woman to be performed by a major American orchestra.
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What award did Price's Symphony No. 1 win?
Price's first symphony won first place in Chicago's Wanamaker Competition in 1932.
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What was the prize for winning the Wanamaker Competition?
The prize was $500, which would be about $14,000 today.
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When was the score of Symphony No. 1 published?
Even though Symphony No. 1 was well-received at its premiere, the score wasn't published until 2008.
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How often was Symphony No. 1 performed after its premiere?
It was infrequently performed until after 2019.
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What is Armenian Dances?
Armenian Dances is a four-movement suite.
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Who commissioned Armenian Dances (Part 1)?
Armenian Dances (Part 1) was commissioned by Dr. Harry Begian, director of the University of Illinois Symphonic Band.
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When was Armenian Dances (Part 1) completed?
It was completed in 1972.
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When was Armenian Dances (Part 1) first performed?
It was first performed by the University of Illinois Symphonic Band in 1973.
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How many sections does Armenian Dances (Part 1) have?
Armenian Dances (Part 1) has five sections.
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What is the fifth section of Armenian Dances (Part 1)?
'Gna, Gna (Go, Go)' is the fifth section.
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How quickly did Rossini write The Barber of Seville?
Rossini wrote The Barber of Seville in twelve days!
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When was the first performance of The Barber of Seville?
The first performance was in Rome in 1816.
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What is the full title of The Barber of Seville?
The full title is The Barber of Seville, or The Useless Precaution.
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What is Rossini's most famous opera?
The Barber of Seville is Rossini's most famous opera.
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What is the significance of the librettos of The Barber of Seville?
The librettos were based on a comedy by French playwright Beaumarchais.
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When did Schubert write 'Erlkönig'?
Schubert wrote 'Erlkönig' in 1815, when he was just 18 years old.
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When was 'Erlkönig' published?
'Erlkönig' was published as his Opus 1 in 1821.
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Who wrote the German lyrics for 'Erlkönig'?
The German lyrics are from a dramatic ballad by Goethe.
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When did Tchaikovsky compose the '1812 Overture'?
Tchaikovsky composed 'The Year 1812, Solemn Overture' in 1880.
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What event does the '1812 Overture' commemorate?
It commemorates the Russian Army's victory over Napoleon's forces in 1812.
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Where was the premiere of the '1812 Overture' supposed to take place?
The premiere was to be in the square in front of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
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When did the actual premiere of the '1812 Overture' take place?
The performance took place in a tent outside the cathedral in 1882.
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What tradition did the '1812 Overture' start in the U.S.?
It has become a staple of American Independence Day fireworks celebrations.
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When did Verdi compose the Requiem?
Verdi composed the Requiem in 1874.
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In memory of whom was the Requiem composed?
It was composed in memory of Alessandro Manzoni.
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What is the first section of the second movement of Verdi's Requiem?
'Dies Irae' is the first section of the second movement.
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What is the significance of Verdi's Requiem?
Verdi's Requiem is considered to be a masterpiece.
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When was The Four Seasons composed?
The Four Seasons was composed around 1718-1720.
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How many movements does each season of The Four Seasons have?
Each season has three movements (fast-slow-fast).
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What happened to Vivaldi's music after his death?
Vivaldi's music was not popular after his death, and much of it was lost.
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How many recordings of The Four Seasons were there by 2011?
By 2011, around 1,000 recordings had been made.
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What was a notable success of a recording of The Four Seasons?
A 1989 recording by the English Chamber Orchestra sold over 2 million copies.
