Composer of the Week: Holst

Who is our Composer of the Week?

• George Gershwin

• John Philip Sousa

• Gustav Holst

• John Williams

When was Gustav Holst born?

• 1864

• 1874

• 1884

• 1894

Where was Holst born?

• United States

• United Kingdom

• Switzerland

• Austria

What musical era did Holst compose during?

• Baroque

• Renaissance

• 20th Century

• Medeival

What instrument did Holst play?

• Violin

• Tuba

• Flute

• Saxophone

When did Holst die?

• 1914

• 1924

• 1934

• 1944

Which famous work did Holst compose?

• The Nutcracker

• Carnival of the Animals

• The Planets

• Rhapsody in Blue

What does the tempo word PRESTO mean?

• Slow

• Medium

• Fast

• Very Fast

What does the dynamic term MEZZO PIANO mean?

• Quiet

• Medium Quiet

• Medium Loud

• Loud

What does the dynamic term MEZZO FORTE mean?

• Quiet

• Medium Quiet

• Medium Loud

• Loud