Classical Music

What is an accurate description of a sonata?

• A type of dance

• A type of painting

• A type of poem

• A musical composition typically of three or four movements in contrasting forms and keys

Can you guess when a prelude is usually played?

• At the grand finale of a performance

• During the popcorn break (intermission)

• Right before the main musical masterpiece begins

• In the midst of the main musical performance

Ready for a musical mystery? Can you tell me what a 'prelude' is in the world of music?

• Is it a type of musical instrument?

• Could it be a genre of music?

• Or is it a short piece of music that introduces a longer piece?

• Maybe it's a technique used in singing?

Ready for a musical journey? Can you guess what a symphony is usually played with?

• A magical piano

• A colorful paintbrush

• A high-tech computer

• An energetic full orchestra

"Classical music has been around for over two hundred years. The classical music period began in Europe in the mid 1700s. It was listened to by royalty and aristocrats. Since the recording of music had not yet been invented, the musicians wrote and played their music live."

• The author wrote this text to give information about the history of classical music.

• The author wrote this text to describe the type of music that people played a long time ago.

• The author wrote this text to entertain us with a story about people who love classical music.

What is the most general statement on the subject of classical music?

• Bach is my favorite classical composer.

• Beethoven composed nine symphonies in his lifetime.

• Classical music is typically played with a full orchestra.

• Mozart was considered a genius by many of his contemporaries.

Encompassing a huge range of sub-genres, this genre of music refers broadly to most orchestral styles between 1750 and 1820. To many people, anything pre-jazz sounds classical and may be referred to as such. Once you get inside this genre, however, you will find whole world music and a stunning range of styles and categories.

• country

• jazz

• classical

• blues

George played the _________ and Hana played the _________

• piano, flute

• violin, piano

• flute, violin 

That’s such a beautiful ____ of classical music.

• article

• piece

Ready for a musical challenge? Can you tell us how many movements a symphony usually has?

• Is it just One or Two?

• Could it be Three or Four?

• Maybe Five?

• Or even Six?