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Classical Music

This category includes all information about classical music, including questions about famous classical musicians, symphonies and orchestras.

4,781 Questions

What are the 10 percussion instruments in the orchestra?

Here are some instruments you find in an orchestra:

  • Piano
  • Timpani/Tympani/Timps/Kettle drum
  • Triangle
  • Snare drum
  • Vibraphone
  • Bass Drum
  • Cymbals
  • Gong,etc.

What tempo does a Waltz use?

Any. There are fast waltzes and slow waltzes.

What marks the end of the baroque era?

Most historians say it ended in the year 1750, when Baroque master Johann Sebastian Bach died, though the composition of Baroque music was common until about 1760.

What is the form of the first movement in a symphony?

Very commonly, the first movement of a symphony appears in Sonata form. If it is one of the later symphonies (Mozart, for example), it will likely have 4 movements. The second would be some type of slow movement in a binary form. The 3rd would often be a minuet and trio, followed by a closing movement in Sonata form again.

What instruments did Hector Berlioz?

Hector Berlioz played guitar, Flute, piano, and he sung. He didn't start playing piano until later on in his life.

What instruments make up a quartet?

Most common are Bb Soprano, Eb Alto, Bb Tenor, Eb Baritone.

Who married Tchaikovsky?

He married Antonina Miliukova, but his brief time with his wife drove him to emotional crisis, which resulted with a stay in Clarens. Switzerland, for rest and recovery. They remained legally married, but they never lived with each other.

The Doctrine of the Affections was a popular theory in the what era?

This is as theory in musical aesthetics widely accepted by the Baroque composers in the Baroque era. The "Doctrine of the Affections" was first promulgated at the end of the Renaissance. It is the result of many minds at work so it couldn't be attributed to a sigle writer.

The name of a famous orchestra conductor whose name begins with a Z?

Zubin Mehta, born in 1936.

Had conducted the Los Angeles Philharmonic for years in the 1960's.

Which is the largest out of the violin viola cello and bass?

Truthfully I would say that bass is the best instrument. That is if you are looking for a challenge. It is a very large instrument with a large range of notes that can range from a low E (or B if you have a extension or five string bass) to a high G or D. If you want a beautiful instrument you can play cello or violin. But unless you are amazing at either of those instruments you are not going to get very far. There is much less competition if you play bass. This is a completely biased opinion. I hope your instrument searching goes well!

Did Tchaikovsky compose Peter and the Wolf?

According to author Ian MacDonald, in his essay "Prokofiev, Prisoner of the State," Sergey Prokofiev decided to compose a neutral children's piece as a move to avoid further political condemnation (from Soviet authorities) of his works. Peter and the Wolf -- which, notably, features Peter as a Young Pioneer (a member of the Soviet youth organization) -- was the result of this effort.

How many movements in Dmitri Shostakovich number five symphony have?

Dmitriy Shostakovich's Symphony no. 5 in d minor has four movements, designated by their tempos: Moderato, Allegretto, Largo, and Allegro non troppo.

Source: http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~mn200/music/shostakovich/fifth-symphony.html

The classical concerto differs from the symphony in that it does not have a movement that the symphony has. What is that movement?

As a general rule, a classical symphony has four movements and a classical concerto has three. The nature of their respective first movements and finales is likely to be similar in each case. Each genre will also usually have a slower, more lyrical movement. What a symphony will also have, and a concerto will lack, is a movement cast as a minuet and trio or scherzo and trio.

What does Allegro Poco mean in classical music whats the tempo?

The Beats Per Minute for "Poco Allegro" is either 120 or 168.

What type music did Bach compose?

I'm not to sure so go 2 Bach fun facts on goggle (sorry it is my first time on here!!!!)

How do you not get nervous before an instrument solo?

Take slow deep breaths in, then let out slowly. Think of the applause you'll get! No matter what instrument; Trumpet, piano, violin, even vocals, It's nearly impossible to not be nervous at all. For one thing, think of playing it perfectly, and not how you could mess up. And MOST IMPORTANTLY, Get a good rest in before the performance, or a really good night's sleep, trust me, it makes a HUGE difference!

When did classical music get famous?

Classical music wasn't as you know it today. Today we have multiple genres spanning the entire music scene of the world. Several centuries ago Classical music was simply music. There was no disparity between what was classical and what was not. Nearly everything of the time was classical therefore it became popular from its inception. In terms of instrumental classical music, that took off at the demise of the Baroque Period and beginning of the Classical period. Rising middle-class wages allowed for a wider range of audience in virtuoso performances and public orchestras. Music was a sign of prestige and therefore those who could not perform at least attended. It was one of the primary sources of entertainment besides plays. Popularity for classical music has dwindled since the 19th century. And there is little hope it will be revived through the few neo-classical artists remaining.