Post by: GE-Raven on March 08, 2004, 09:44:56 am
Please try not to use google to solve the question unless NO one has gotten it in over a day.
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A famous piece of music was said to be "revealed" to the public in a strange way. This particular piece was performed during Holy Week in Rome and the Music was kept locked away and no copies were allowed to exist. However in the 18th Century a performance of the piece was attended by one Wolfgang Amedeus Mozart. After the performance he went to his room and "wrote out" what he had heard some hour later. As the legend goes this version was later published. Over 50 years after Mozart's death the "real" original version was allowed to be copied and upon reconciling the two it was found that Mozart's version was perfect, including the key.
What was the name of this piece?
Bonus: Who was the composer?
GE-Raven
Post by: Sirgod on March 08, 2004, 10:11:03 am
stephen
Post by: 762 on March 08, 2004, 10:35:48 am
Handel's Messiah?
Post by: Rondo_GE on March 08, 2004, 02:23:07 pm
Post by: GE-Raven on March 08, 2004, 02:43:42 pm
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Miserere by Antonio Allegri...wow THAT really is obscure.
WOW... Ding, Ding, Ding... We have a winner.
This piece is probably most famous for its stratospheric soprano line (High C) and use of multiple suspensions.
Never knew you had it in you Rondo... you sure you didn't "cheat" a little?
GE-Raven
Post by: GE-Raven on March 08, 2004, 02:46:08 pm
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What "Romantic Era" pianist and composer injured himself irrevocably by tying weights to his fingers in an attempt to increase his piano playing prowerse?
Post by: 762 on March 08, 2004, 03:08:45 pm
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O.K. then, next question
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What "Romantic Era" pianist and composer injured himself irrevocably by tying weights to his fingers in an attempt to increase his piano playing prowerse?
These are hard!
Ummm...Chopin?
Related trivia question...
What turn-of-the-century composer injured his right hand in a piano competition, won second prize, and went on to compose several pieces for the left hand alone?
BONUS POINTS: Who won first prize?
Post by: Capt. Mike on March 08, 2004, 09:22:13 pm
Mike
Post by: GE-Raven on March 10, 2004, 11:37:04 am
Robert Schuman (Clara's Husband) was the pianist / composer in question.
So now.... Next question.
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What interval was known as the "Diabolus in Musica" during the middle ages and renaisannce periods? (Devil in Music)
It was considered evil and to be avoided. It was later used by many Baroque composers to represent the ultimate in dissonance.
Post by: 762 on March 10, 2004, 01:35:51 pm
Post by: GE-Raven on March 10, 2004, 01:53:14 pm
Knew that was too easy...
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His Ballet caused a riot in Paris when it Debuted. This same piece was used in the original Fantasia by Walt Disney.
Who was the composer?
What was the Ballet?
Post by: Kmelew on March 10, 2004, 03:16:13 pm
Quote:
Ding DIng Ding...
Knew that was too easy...
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His Ballet caused a riot in Paris when it Debuted. This same piece was used in the original Fantasia by Walt Disney.
Who was the composer?
What was the Ballet?
Tchiakovsky
"Swan Lake"
Post by: GE-Raven on March 12, 2004, 02:32:08 pm
Rite of Spring.
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What do most "movie goers" recognize Richard Strauss' "Also Spracht Zarathustra" as?
Post by: 762 on March 12, 2004, 02:52:56 pm
THAT one was easy.
Post by: Kmelew on March 12, 2004, 03:06:39 pm
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The theme to 2001: A Space Oddysey.
THAT one was easy.
"Thus Spake Zarathustra"
Richard(?) Strauss
Post by: GE-Raven on March 15, 2004, 07:58:16 am
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This German Composer was know for his amazing productivity. He produced over 600 "Lieder" in his short life (31 years). He was also very famous/notorious for moving a lot as he never seemed to be able to pay rent. Due to this fact, it is often joked by visitors to Vienna that just about every place has a "*blank* slept here" sign.
Who was this composer?
Post by: 762 on March 15, 2004, 12:38:50 pm
Post by: Sirgod on March 15, 2004, 02:29:24 pm
Stephen
Post by: 762 on March 15, 2004, 02:36:21 pm
Shubert good guess! Might be right.
Post by: GE-Raven on March 15, 2004, 02:42:00 pm
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Some of these are tough, But wasn't this one Shubert? I only ask cause IIRC he was about that age when he died.
Stephen
DIng Ding... A winner.
Schubert wrote some 600 lieder and was notorious for "skipping rent".
His "Unfinished Symphony" was due to his untimely death at age 31 (1828).
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What is the name of the genre of music that employs "chance" and "randomness" as prime tools in it's "composition and performance"?
Hint: John Cage was a famous composer of this genre (4'33")
Post by: Sirgod on March 15, 2004, 02:50:30 pm
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Some of these are tough, But wasn't this one Shubert? I only ask cause IIRC he was about that age when he died.
Stephen
DIng Ding... A winner.
Schubert wrote some 600 lieder and was notorious for "skipping rent".
His "Unfinished Symphony" was due to his untimely death at age 31 (1828).
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What is the name of the genre of music that employs "chance" and "randomness" as prime tools in it's "composition and performance"?
Hint: John Cage was a famous composer of this genre (4'33")
Improvisation?
hey I've got one for you If I can put It out correctly.
Who was the Compossor who's son was shot and killed by a US Congressmen, leading to one of the Nations Largest trials, eventually releasing the congressman For Reason of Insanity?
Hint the compossers Brother was also Chif Justice of the United States.
Post by: Sirgod on March 19, 2004, 12:29:01 pm
stephen
Post by: GE-Raven on March 19, 2004, 12:46:20 pm
Quote:
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What is the name of the genre of music that employs "chance" and "randomness" as prime tools in it's "composition and performance"?
Hint: John Cage was a famous composer of this genre (4'33")
Aleatoric music or aleatoricism. It is music that is decided by chance. 4'33" for instance is a "piece" in which the pianist approaches tha piano goes through the normal routine of one about to play a piece of music. However the pianist jsut sits there for 4' 33" at which point he stands bows and exits. The "music" of the piece is the uncomfortable silence of an audience waiting for something or anytning to happen.
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I do not know the answer to other question.
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What musical instrument is St. Cecilia (Patron saint of music and composers) said to have invented?
GE-Raven
Post by: Sirgod on March 19, 2004, 01:05:54 pm
Quote:Quote:
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What is the name of the genre of music that employs "chance" and "randomness" as prime tools in it's "composition and performance"?
Hint: John Cage was a famous composer of this genre (4'33")
Aleatoric music or aleatoricism. It is music that is decided by chance. 4'33" for instance is a "piece" in which the pianist approaches tha piano goes through the normal routine of one about to play a piece of music. However the pianist jsut sits there for 4' 33" at which point he stands bows and exits. The "music" of the piece is the uncomfortable silence of an audience waiting for something or anytning to happen.
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I do not know the answer to other question.
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What musical instrument is St. Cecilia (Patron saint of music and composers) said to have invented?
GE-Raven
Doh I forgot about that, Silence being used as a Musical piece.
Oh and the answer too my question was Francis Scott Key. link
Interesting case study IMHO.
anyway, was the instrunment the harpsichord or clavichord? just a wild guess I'm afraid.
BTW, I love this thread, I'm learning more about Music then I knew.
Stephen
Post by: GE-Raven on March 19, 2004, 01:22:51 pm
Quote:
Doh I forgot about that, Silence being used as a Musical piece.
Oh and the answer too my question was Francis Scott Key. link
Interesting case study IMHO.
anyway, was the instrunment the harpsichord or clavichord? just a wild guess I'm afraid.
BTW, I love this thread, I'm learning more about Music then I knew.
Stephen
DOh... I remember hearing that story now... Francis Scott Key... I am an idiot.
BTW you are in the right family of instruments.
I too have enjoyed this thread... but I figured that people had lost interest after the last question. I will stick with it though.
GE-Raven
Post by: Sirgod on March 19, 2004, 01:32:45 pm
Quote:Quote:
Doh I forgot about that, Silence being used as a Musical piece.
Oh and the answer too my question was Francis Scott Key. link
Interesting case study IMHO.
anyway, was the instrunment the harpsichord or clavichord? just a wild guess I'm afraid.
BTW, I love this thread, I'm learning more about Music then I knew.
Stephen
DOh... I remember hearing that story now... Francis Scott Key... I am an idiot.
BTW you are in the right family of instruments.
I too have enjoyed this thread... but I figured that people had lost interest after the last question. I will stick with it though.
GE-Raven
your not an Idiot, you just forgot. anywho, I'll give 762 a poke and see If he can answer.
stephen
Post by: TB613 on March 19, 2004, 01:37:06 pm
Quote:
I too have enjoyed this thread... but I figured that people had lost interest after the last question. I will stick with it though.
I think that there are quite a few people like myself that find this thread interesting yet feel unable to contribute. Keep it going please.
Post by: GE-Raven on March 24, 2004, 10:45:01 am
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What musical instrument is St. Cecilia (Patron saint of music and composers) said to have invented?
GE-Raven
The answer is the Organ.
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What is the Definition for the musical term "Picardy Third"?
*Hint - it has nothing to do with Patrick Stewart
GE-Raven
Post by: 762 on March 24, 2004, 01:39:54 pm
Post by: GE-Raven on March 24, 2004, 05:07:03 pm
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A piece in a minor key which ends in a major chord. Bach (J.S.) did it a lot.
A winner!!!!
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What was a sacbut?
Post by: 762 on March 25, 2004, 02:17:23 pm
um...
um...
a bassoon?
No! Wait! A trombone.
Post by: GE-Raven on March 26, 2004, 04:14:20 pm
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Oh geez I know this one.....
um...
um...
a bassoon?
No! Wait! A trombone.
That is correct it was an early trombone (renaisannce)
Congrats man, you are on a roll...
Now a tough one for the weekend.
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In Bach's St. Matthews Passion there are many examples of Bach's use and interest in numbers.
There is a unique musical event that is used an exact number of times in a single movement. There are 39 quarter-notes played in a row by the Cello. All the same pitch. What is the significance of this event in relation to the piece?
ENJOY
Post by: 762 on March 26, 2004, 04:42:57 pm
Post by: 762 on March 28, 2004, 09:33:29 pm
Post by: GE-Raven on March 29, 2004, 10:59:38 am
In Bach's St. Matthew Passion in a Tenor recitative (Mvt. #34) entitled "Mein Jesus schweigt Zu falschen Lügen stille," The translated text is as follows:
My Jesus keeps
Amidst false lies his silence,
To show us by example
That his dear mercy's full intention
For us to suffer now inclines,
In order that within such pain
We should resemble him,
In persecution keep our silence.
Pretty standard recit... however its consrtuction is interesting. It is Basso Continuo PLUS a viola da gamba (now played by cello) and two oboes. The basso continuo is also a viola da gamba and organ. This means that the continuo has bass and chords but in this movement the chords are also outlined by the two oboes. The second "solo" viola da gamba (cello) plays a solo line that is all one note in each of the chords. The recitative is comprise of 10 measures of 4/4 time. The last measure has only 3 chords to it. All the chords are the same length and a quaternote in value. Now comes the fun "numerology" part. The text is paraphrased from psalms chapter 39 verse 10. " Remove thy stroke from me; I am spent by the blows of thy hand." Now follow with me. It is also a long standing legend/myth that Jesus was whipped 39 times. One short of the 40 that was considdered a death sentence (Death by Flaggelation). So here we have Bach who depicts this "whipping" as 39 equally spaced "bows" of the cello. Some times in tune, other times at dissonance with the chords around it. Thirty-nine times for psalm 39, 10 measures for verse 10. The text outlines his silence despite the cruelty he is subjected to.
There are literally hundreds of such "numerology" events in Bach's works. This example is one that I especially like.
It is a bit obscure though
GE-Raven
Post by: Sirgod on March 29, 2004, 12:05:31 pm
Stephen
Post by: 762 on March 29, 2004, 12:16:36 pm
Interesting trivia though.NEXT!
Post by: GE-Raven on March 29, 2004, 01:38:31 pm
Linked question
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Bach's St. Matthew Passion was not performed for over a hundred years after its 1729 performance. A very prominent composer of the Romantic Era "re-introduced" it to the music world in 1829. This re-introduction is creditted with sparking the fame that Bach now enjoys. Until this performance very few composers and musicians knew Bach's music.
Who was this Composer?
Post by: Sirgod on March 29, 2004, 01:59:22 pm
Stephen
Post by: 762 on March 29, 2004, 02:46:47 pm
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A very prominent composer of the Romantic Era "re-introduced" it to the music world in 1829
Ah yes - extra clues!
Could be totally wrong, but based on the date I would guess Beethoven.
What's interesting to know is that in that time period, when someone said "Bach" they were usually referring to his son.
Post by: Uss_Defiant on March 30, 2004, 08:21:52 pm
Post by: Sirgod on March 30, 2004, 08:26:35 pm
Quote:
Felix Mendelssohn
And where have you Been? Seriously, It's good to see you posting again.
Stephen
Post by: GE-Raven on March 30, 2004, 09:05:01 pm
Quote:'
Felix Mendelssohn
We have a winner...
You see it was so easy a liberal could get it
j/k defiant, thanks for joining in on the fun.
GE-Raven
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What is another name for the compositional style know as "serialism"?
Post by: 762 on March 31, 2004, 09:46:28 am
Post by: GE-Raven on March 31, 2004, 02:08:07 pm
Nicely done
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Who is creditted with starting the tradition of standing when Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" (From Messiah) is performed?
Post by: Uss_Defiant on March 31, 2004, 05:49:09 pm
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Felix Mendelssohn
And where have you Been? Seriously, It's good to see you posting again.
Stephen
Thanks man. I didn't know i was missed. This gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling inside....
And I was really busy with univ and pulling allot of all nighters (sleep deprivation really does weird things to your mind). Good thing I didn't see this thread though, or i'd be frequenting here allot more often at the expense of my schoolwork. Kudos on the great thread idea Raven. Even a conservative can have a good idea now and then, eh?
And this is just a shot in the dark, but would the bible be the object which is credited? I actually sang it once, but i don't remember if was credited to anyone or not.
Post by: 762 on April 01, 2004, 12:07:51 am
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762 is right again!
Nicely done
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Who is creditted with starting the tradition of standing when Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" (From Messiah) is performed?
I couldn't even guess at that.
Post by: Sirgod on April 01, 2004, 08:33:51 am
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762 is right again!
Nicely done
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Who is creditted with starting the tradition of standing when Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" (From Messiah) is performed?
I couldn't even guess at that.
Unless It's a Pope, I have no Clue either.
Stephen
Post by: GE-Raven on April 01, 2004, 11:11:43 am
King George II of england!
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What Mass written by Palestrina, is creditted with saving polyphonic music from being banned in the church via the Council of Trent?
Post by: 762 on April 01, 2004, 11:17:09 am
I'd like to use one of my lifelines please!
Post by: Uss_Defiant on April 05, 2004, 07:02:31 pm
Post by: GE-Raven on April 06, 2004, 09:50:50 am
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I'm going for Missa Papae Marcelli, since its his biggest one.... and also the coolest one i've sung
Yes.. we have a winner. Missa Papae Marcelli or Pope Marcellus Mass. Thank You to defiant.
GE-Raven
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What late renaissance composer gained some level of infamy due to the slaying of his Wife's lover?
*Hint - He is also known for VERY odd uses of chromaticism, and harmony.
Post by: 762 on April 12, 2004, 03:26:07 pm
Post by: GE-Raven on April 12, 2004, 04:10:07 pm
Quite a guy. He has one piece that I studied that has a G-minor/minor 7 chord. And he even uses it as a minor 2 leading to the dominant. You know like Jazz musicians would be doing some 400 years later. He was a FREAK.
O.K. Time for an easy one.
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Who wrote the "minute waltz" ?
Post by: 762 on April 12, 2004, 04:48:35 pm
Thanks for the easy one, I have never heard of that other guy (took theory and comp in college too).
Post by: Uss_Defiant on April 12, 2004, 08:21:10 pm
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And he even uses it as a minor 2 leading to the dominant. You know like Jazz musicians would be doing some 400 years later. He was a FREAK.
You know you're a geak when you actually understand that.
Post by: GE-Raven on April 13, 2004, 07:46:59 am
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Chopin!
Thanks for the easy one, I have never heard of that other guy (took theory and comp in college too).
RIght again...
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This piece is often called the "National Mourning Music". It was played by string quartets at both FDR's and JFK's funeral. It also is famous from it use in the Movie Platoon.
What is the name of this piece and who wrote it?
Post by: 762 on April 20, 2004, 10:34:02 am
I don't know!
Post by: GE-Raven on April 20, 2004, 10:55:51 am
Samuel Barber's Adagio (for Strings)
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This composer was "born on the Fourth of July" and was famous for his Patriotic music during WWI. They include "I'm a Yankke Doodle Dandy" and "Over There".
Who is he?
Post by: GE-Raven on March 08, 2004, 09:44:56 am
Please try not to use google to solve the question unless NO one has gotten it in over a day.
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A famous piece of music was said to be "revealed" to the public in a strange way. This particular piece was performed during Holy Week in Rome and the Music was kept locked away and no copies were allowed to exist. However in the 18th Century a performance of the piece was attended by one Wolfgang Amedeus Mozart. After the performance he went to his room and "wrote out" what he had heard some hour later. As the legend goes this version was later published. Over 50 years after Mozart's death the "real" original version was allowed to be copied and upon reconciling the two it was found that Mozart's version was perfect, including the key.
What was the name of this piece?
Bonus: Who was the composer?
GE-Raven
Post by: Sirgod on March 08, 2004, 10:11:03 am
stephen
Post by: 762 on March 08, 2004, 10:35:48 am
Handel's Messiah?
Post by: Rondo_GE on March 08, 2004, 02:23:07 pm
Post by: GE-Raven on March 08, 2004, 02:43:42 pm
Quote:
Miserere by Antonio Allegri...wow THAT really is obscure.
WOW... Ding, Ding, Ding... We have a winner.
This piece is probably most famous for its stratospheric soprano line (High C) and use of multiple suspensions.
Never knew you had it in you Rondo... you sure you didn't "cheat" a little?
GE-Raven
Post by: GE-Raven on March 08, 2004, 02:46:08 pm
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What "Romantic Era" pianist and composer injured himself irrevocably by tying weights to his fingers in an attempt to increase his piano playing prowerse?
Post by: 762 on March 08, 2004, 03:08:45 pm
Quote:
O.K. then, next question
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What "Romantic Era" pianist and composer injured himself irrevocably by tying weights to his fingers in an attempt to increase his piano playing prowerse?
These are hard!
Ummm...Chopin?
Related trivia question...
What turn-of-the-century composer injured his right hand in a piano competition, won second prize, and went on to compose several pieces for the left hand alone?
BONUS POINTS: Who won first prize?
Post by: Capt. Mike on March 08, 2004, 09:22:13 pm
Mike
Post by: GE-Raven on March 10, 2004, 11:37:04 am
Robert Schuman (Clara's Husband) was the pianist / composer in question.
So now.... Next question.
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What interval was known as the "Diabolus in Musica" during the middle ages and renaisannce periods? (Devil in Music)
It was considered evil and to be avoided. It was later used by many Baroque composers to represent the ultimate in dissonance.
Post by: 762 on March 10, 2004, 01:35:51 pm
Post by: GE-Raven on March 10, 2004, 01:53:14 pm
Knew that was too easy...
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His Ballet caused a riot in Paris when it Debuted. This same piece was used in the original Fantasia by Walt Disney.
Who was the composer?
What was the Ballet?
Post by: Kmelew on March 10, 2004, 03:16:13 pm
Quote:
Ding DIng Ding...
Knew that was too easy...
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His Ballet caused a riot in Paris when it Debuted. This same piece was used in the original Fantasia by Walt Disney.
Who was the composer?
What was the Ballet?
Tchiakovsky
"Swan Lake"
Post by: GE-Raven on March 12, 2004, 02:32:08 pm
Rite of Spring.
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What do most "movie goers" recognize Richard Strauss' "Also Spracht Zarathustra" as?
Post by: 762 on March 12, 2004, 02:52:56 pm
THAT one was easy.
Post by: Kmelew on March 12, 2004, 03:06:39 pm
Quote:
The theme to 2001: A Space Oddysey.
THAT one was easy.
"Thus Spake Zarathustra"
Richard(?) Strauss
Post by: GE-Raven on March 15, 2004, 07:58:16 am
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This German Composer was know for his amazing productivity. He produced over 600 "Lieder" in his short life (31 years). He was also very famous/notorious for moving a lot as he never seemed to be able to pay rent. Due to this fact, it is often joked by visitors to Vienna that just about every place has a "*blank* slept here" sign.
Who was this composer?
Post by: 762 on March 15, 2004, 12:38:50 pm
Post by: Sirgod on March 15, 2004, 02:29:24 pm
Stephen
Post by: 762 on March 15, 2004, 02:36:21 pm
Shubert good guess! Might be right.
Post by: GE-Raven on March 15, 2004, 02:42:00 pm
Quote:
Some of these are tough, But wasn't this one Shubert? I only ask cause IIRC he was about that age when he died.
Stephen
DIng Ding... A winner.
Schubert wrote some 600 lieder and was notorious for "skipping rent".
His "Unfinished Symphony" was due to his untimely death at age 31 (1828).
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What is the name of the genre of music that employs "chance" and "randomness" as prime tools in it's "composition and performance"?
Hint: John Cage was a famous composer of this genre (4'33")
Post by: Sirgod on March 15, 2004, 02:50:30 pm
Quote:Quote:
Some of these are tough, But wasn't this one Shubert? I only ask cause IIRC he was about that age when he died.
Stephen
DIng Ding... A winner.
Schubert wrote some 600 lieder and was notorious for "skipping rent".
His "Unfinished Symphony" was due to his untimely death at age 31 (1828).
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What is the name of the genre of music that employs "chance" and "randomness" as prime tools in it's "composition and performance"?
Hint: John Cage was a famous composer of this genre (4'33")
Improvisation?
hey I've got one for you If I can put It out correctly.
Who was the Compossor who's son was shot and killed by a US Congressmen, leading to one of the Nations Largest trials, eventually releasing the congressman For Reason of Insanity?
Hint the compossers Brother was also Chif Justice of the United States.
Post by: Sirgod on March 19, 2004, 12:29:01 pm
stephen
Post by: GE-Raven on March 19, 2004, 12:46:20 pm
Quote:
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What is the name of the genre of music that employs "chance" and "randomness" as prime tools in it's "composition and performance"?
Hint: John Cage was a famous composer of this genre (4'33")
Aleatoric music or aleatoricism. It is music that is decided by chance. 4'33" for instance is a "piece" in which the pianist approaches tha piano goes through the normal routine of one about to play a piece of music. However the pianist jsut sits there for 4' 33" at which point he stands bows and exits. The "music" of the piece is the uncomfortable silence of an audience waiting for something or anytning to happen.
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I do not know the answer to other question.
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What musical instrument is St. Cecilia (Patron saint of music and composers) said to have invented?
GE-Raven
Post by: Sirgod on March 19, 2004, 01:05:54 pm
Quote:Quote:
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What is the name of the genre of music that employs "chance" and "randomness" as prime tools in it's "composition and performance"?
Hint: John Cage was a famous composer of this genre (4'33")
Aleatoric music or aleatoricism. It is music that is decided by chance. 4'33" for instance is a "piece" in which the pianist approaches tha piano goes through the normal routine of one about to play a piece of music. However the pianist jsut sits there for 4' 33" at which point he stands bows and exits. The "music" of the piece is the uncomfortable silence of an audience waiting for something or anytning to happen.
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I do not know the answer to other question.
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What musical instrument is St. Cecilia (Patron saint of music and composers) said to have invented?
GE-Raven
Doh I forgot about that, Silence being used as a Musical piece.
Oh and the answer too my question was Francis Scott Key. link
Interesting case study IMHO.
anyway, was the instrunment the harpsichord or clavichord? just a wild guess I'm afraid.
BTW, I love this thread, I'm learning more about Music then I knew.
Stephen
Post by: GE-Raven on March 19, 2004, 01:22:51 pm
Quote:
Doh I forgot about that, Silence being used as a Musical piece.
Oh and the answer too my question was Francis Scott Key. link
Interesting case study IMHO.
anyway, was the instrunment the harpsichord or clavichord? just a wild guess I'm afraid.
BTW, I love this thread, I'm learning more about Music then I knew.
Stephen
DOh... I remember hearing that story now... Francis Scott Key... I am an idiot.
BTW you are in the right family of instruments.
I too have enjoyed this thread... but I figured that people had lost interest after the last question. I will stick with it though.
GE-Raven
Post by: Sirgod on March 19, 2004, 01:32:45 pm
Quote:Quote:
Doh I forgot about that, Silence being used as a Musical piece.
Oh and the answer too my question was Francis Scott Key. link
Interesting case study IMHO.
anyway, was the instrunment the harpsichord or clavichord? just a wild guess I'm afraid.
BTW, I love this thread, I'm learning more about Music then I knew.
Stephen
DOh... I remember hearing that story now... Francis Scott Key... I am an idiot.
BTW you are in the right family of instruments.
I too have enjoyed this thread... but I figured that people had lost interest after the last question. I will stick with it though.
GE-Raven
your not an Idiot, you just forgot. anywho, I'll give 762 a poke and see If he can answer.
stephen
Post by: TB613 on March 19, 2004, 01:37:06 pm
Quote:
I too have enjoyed this thread... but I figured that people had lost interest after the last question. I will stick with it though.
I think that there are quite a few people like myself that find this thread interesting yet feel unable to contribute. Keep it going please.
Post by: GE-Raven on March 24, 2004, 10:45:01 am
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What musical instrument is St. Cecilia (Patron saint of music and composers) said to have invented?
GE-Raven
The answer is the Organ.
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What is the Definition for the musical term "Picardy Third"?
*Hint - it has nothing to do with Patrick Stewart
GE-Raven
Post by: 762 on March 24, 2004, 01:39:54 pm
Post by: GE-Raven on March 24, 2004, 05:07:03 pm
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A piece in a minor key which ends in a major chord. Bach (J.S.) did it a lot.
A winner!!!!
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What was a sacbut?
Post by: 762 on March 25, 2004, 02:17:23 pm
um...
um...
a bassoon?
No! Wait! A trombone.
Post by: GE-Raven on March 26, 2004, 04:14:20 pm
Quote:
Oh geez I know this one.....
um...
um...
a bassoon?
No! Wait! A trombone.
That is correct it was an early trombone (renaisannce)
Congrats man, you are on a roll...
Now a tough one for the weekend.
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In Bach's St. Matthews Passion there are many examples of Bach's use and interest in numbers.
There is a unique musical event that is used an exact number of times in a single movement. There are 39 quarter-notes played in a row by the Cello. All the same pitch. What is the significance of this event in relation to the piece?
ENJOY
Post by: 762 on March 26, 2004, 04:42:57 pm
Post by: 762 on March 28, 2004, 09:33:29 pm
Post by: GE-Raven on March 29, 2004, 10:59:38 am
In Bach's St. Matthew Passion in a Tenor recitative (Mvt. #34) entitled "Mein Jesus schweigt Zu falschen Lügen stille," The translated text is as follows:
My Jesus keeps
Amidst false lies his silence,
To show us by example
That his dear mercy's full intention
For us to suffer now inclines,
In order that within such pain
We should resemble him,
In persecution keep our silence.
Pretty standard recit... however its consrtuction is interesting. It is Basso Continuo PLUS a viola da gamba (now played by cello) and two oboes. The basso continuo is also a viola da gamba and organ. This means that the continuo has bass and chords but in this movement the chords are also outlined by the two oboes. The second "solo" viola da gamba (cello) plays a solo line that is all one note in each of the chords. The recitative is comprise of 10 measures of 4/4 time. The last measure has only 3 chords to it. All the chords are the same length and a quaternote in value. Now comes the fun "numerology" part. The text is paraphrased from psalms chapter 39 verse 10. " Remove thy stroke from me; I am spent by the blows of thy hand." Now follow with me. It is also a long standing legend/myth that Jesus was whipped 39 times. One short of the 40 that was considdered a death sentence (Death by Flaggelation). So here we have Bach who depicts this "whipping" as 39 equally spaced "bows" of the cello. Some times in tune, other times at dissonance with the chords around it. Thirty-nine times for psalm 39, 10 measures for verse 10. The text outlines his silence despite the cruelty he is subjected to.
There are literally hundreds of such "numerology" events in Bach's works. This example is one that I especially like.
It is a bit obscure though
GE-Raven
Post by: Sirgod on March 29, 2004, 12:05:31 pm
Stephen
Post by: 762 on March 29, 2004, 12:16:36 pm
Interesting trivia though.NEXT!
Post by: GE-Raven on March 29, 2004, 01:38:31 pm
Linked question
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Bach's St. Matthew Passion was not performed for over a hundred years after its 1729 performance. A very prominent composer of the Romantic Era "re-introduced" it to the music world in 1829. This re-introduction is creditted with sparking the fame that Bach now enjoys. Until this performance very few composers and musicians knew Bach's music.
Who was this Composer?
Post by: Sirgod on March 29, 2004, 01:59:22 pm
Stephen
Post by: 762 on March 29, 2004, 02:46:47 pm
Quote:
A very prominent composer of the Romantic Era "re-introduced" it to the music world in 1829
Ah yes - extra clues!
Could be totally wrong, but based on the date I would guess Beethoven.
What's interesting to know is that in that time period, when someone said "Bach" they were usually referring to his son.
Post by: Uss_Defiant on March 30, 2004, 08:21:52 pm
Post by: Sirgod on March 30, 2004, 08:26:35 pm
Quote:
Felix Mendelssohn
And where have you Been? Seriously, It's good to see you posting again.
Stephen
Post by: GE-Raven on March 30, 2004, 09:05:01 pm
Quote:'
Felix Mendelssohn
We have a winner...
You see it was so easy a liberal could get it
j/k defiant, thanks for joining in on the fun.
GE-Raven
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What is another name for the compositional style know as "serialism"?
Post by: 762 on March 31, 2004, 09:46:28 am
Post by: GE-Raven on March 31, 2004, 02:08:07 pm
Nicely done
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Who is creditted with starting the tradition of standing when Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" (From Messiah) is performed?
Post by: Uss_Defiant on March 31, 2004, 05:49:09 pm
Quote:Quote:
Felix Mendelssohn
And where have you Been? Seriously, It's good to see you posting again.
Stephen
Thanks man. I didn't know i was missed. This gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling inside....
And I was really busy with univ and pulling allot of all nighters (sleep deprivation really does weird things to your mind). Good thing I didn't see this thread though, or i'd be frequenting here allot more often at the expense of my schoolwork. Kudos on the great thread idea Raven. Even a conservative can have a good idea now and then, eh?
And this is just a shot in the dark, but would the bible be the object which is credited? I actually sang it once, but i don't remember if was credited to anyone or not.
Post by: 762 on April 01, 2004, 12:07:51 am
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762 is right again!
Nicely done
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Who is creditted with starting the tradition of standing when Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" (From Messiah) is performed?
I couldn't even guess at that.
Post by: Sirgod on April 01, 2004, 08:33:51 am
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762 is right again!
Nicely done
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Who is creditted with starting the tradition of standing when Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" (From Messiah) is performed?
I couldn't even guess at that.
Unless It's a Pope, I have no Clue either.
Stephen
Post by: GE-Raven on April 01, 2004, 11:11:43 am
King George II of england!
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What Mass written by Palestrina, is creditted with saving polyphonic music from being banned in the church via the Council of Trent?
Post by: 762 on April 01, 2004, 11:17:09 am
I'd like to use one of my lifelines please!
Post by: Uss_Defiant on April 05, 2004, 07:02:31 pm
Post by: GE-Raven on April 06, 2004, 09:50:50 am
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I'm going for Missa Papae Marcelli, since its his biggest one.... and also the coolest one i've sung
Yes.. we have a winner. Missa Papae Marcelli or Pope Marcellus Mass. Thank You to defiant.
GE-Raven
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What late renaissance composer gained some level of infamy due to the slaying of his Wife's lover?
*Hint - He is also known for VERY odd uses of chromaticism, and harmony.
Post by: 762 on April 12, 2004, 03:26:07 pm
Post by: GE-Raven on April 12, 2004, 04:10:07 pm
Quite a guy. He has one piece that I studied that has a G-minor/minor 7 chord. And he even uses it as a minor 2 leading to the dominant. You know like Jazz musicians would be doing some 400 years later. He was a FREAK.
O.K. Time for an easy one.
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Who wrote the "minute waltz" ?
Post by: 762 on April 12, 2004, 04:48:35 pm
Thanks for the easy one, I have never heard of that other guy (took theory and comp in college too).
Post by: Uss_Defiant on April 12, 2004, 08:21:10 pm
Quote:
And he even uses it as a minor 2 leading to the dominant. You know like Jazz musicians would be doing some 400 years later. He was a FREAK.
You know you're a geak when you actually understand that.
Post by: GE-Raven on April 13, 2004, 07:46:59 am
Quote:
Chopin!
Thanks for the easy one, I have never heard of that other guy (took theory and comp in college too).
RIght again...
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This piece is often called the "National Mourning Music". It was played by string quartets at both FDR's and JFK's funeral. It also is famous from it use in the Movie Platoon.
What is the name of this piece and who wrote it?
Post by: 762 on April 20, 2004, 10:34:02 am
I don't know!
Post by: GE-Raven on April 20, 2004, 10:55:51 am
Samuel Barber's Adagio (for Strings)
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This composer was "born on the Fourth of July" and was famous for his Patriotic music during WWI. They include "I'm a Yankke Doodle Dandy" and "Over There".
Who is he?
Post by: GE-Raven on March 08, 2004, 09:44:56 am
Please try not to use google to solve the question unless NO one has gotten it in over a day.
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A famous piece of music was said to be "revealed" to the public in a strange way. This particular piece was performed during Holy Week in Rome and the Music was kept locked away and no copies were allowed to exist. However in the 18th Century a performance of the piece was attended by one Wolfgang Amedeus Mozart. After the performance he went to his room and "wrote out" what he had heard some hour later. As the legend goes this version was later published. Over 50 years after Mozart's death the "real" original version was allowed to be copied and upon reconciling the two it was found that Mozart's version was perfect, including the key.
What was the name of this piece?
Bonus: Who was the composer?
GE-Raven
Post by: Sirgod on March 08, 2004, 10:11:03 am
stephen
Post by: 762 on March 08, 2004, 10:35:48 am
Handel's Messiah?
Post by: Rondo_GE on March 08, 2004, 02:23:07 pm
Post by: GE-Raven on March 08, 2004, 02:43:42 pm
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Miserere by Antonio Allegri...wow THAT really is obscure.
WOW... Ding, Ding, Ding... We have a winner.
This piece is probably most famous for its stratospheric soprano line (High C) and use of multiple suspensions.
Never knew you had it in you Rondo... you sure you didn't "cheat" a little?
GE-Raven
Post by: GE-Raven on March 08, 2004, 02:46:08 pm
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What "Romantic Era" pianist and composer injured himself irrevocably by tying weights to his fingers in an attempt to increase his piano playing prowerse?
Post by: 762 on March 08, 2004, 03:08:45 pm
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O.K. then, next question
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What "Romantic Era" pianist and composer injured himself irrevocably by tying weights to his fingers in an attempt to increase his piano playing prowerse?
These are hard!
Ummm...Chopin?
Related trivia question...
What turn-of-the-century composer injured his right hand in a piano competition, won second prize, and went on to compose several pieces for the left hand alone?
BONUS POINTS: Who won first prize?
Post by: Capt. Mike on March 08, 2004, 09:22:13 pm
Mike
Post by: GE-Raven on March 10, 2004, 11:37:04 am
Robert Schuman (Clara's Husband) was the pianist / composer in question.
So now.... Next question.
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What interval was known as the "Diabolus in Musica" during the middle ages and renaisannce periods? (Devil in Music)
It was considered evil and to be avoided. It was later used by many Baroque composers to represent the ultimate in dissonance.
Post by: 762 on March 10, 2004, 01:35:51 pm
Post by: GE-Raven on March 10, 2004, 01:53:14 pm
Knew that was too easy...
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His Ballet caused a riot in Paris when it Debuted. This same piece was used in the original Fantasia by Walt Disney.
Who was the composer?
What was the Ballet?
Post by: Kmelew on March 10, 2004, 03:16:13 pm
Quote:
Ding DIng Ding...
Knew that was too easy...
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His Ballet caused a riot in Paris when it Debuted. This same piece was used in the original Fantasia by Walt Disney.
Who was the composer?
What was the Ballet?
Tchiakovsky
"Swan Lake"
Post by: GE-Raven on March 12, 2004, 02:32:08 pm
Rite of Spring.
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What do most "movie goers" recognize Richard Strauss' "Also Spracht Zarathustra" as?
Post by: 762 on March 12, 2004, 02:52:56 pm
THAT one was easy.
Post by: Kmelew on March 12, 2004, 03:06:39 pm
Quote:
The theme to 2001: A Space Oddysey.
THAT one was easy.
"Thus Spake Zarathustra"
Richard(?) Strauss
Post by: GE-Raven on March 15, 2004, 07:58:16 am
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This German Composer was know for his amazing productivity. He produced over 600 "Lieder" in his short life (31 years). He was also very famous/notorious for moving a lot as he never seemed to be able to pay rent. Due to this fact, it is often joked by visitors to Vienna that just about every place has a "*blank* slept here" sign.
Who was this composer?
Post by: 762 on March 15, 2004, 12:38:50 pm
Post by: Sirgod on March 15, 2004, 02:29:24 pm
Stephen
Post by: 762 on March 15, 2004, 02:36:21 pm
Shubert good guess! Might be right.
Post by: GE-Raven on March 15, 2004, 02:42:00 pm
Quote:
Some of these are tough, But wasn't this one Shubert? I only ask cause IIRC he was about that age when he died.
Stephen
DIng Ding... A winner.
Schubert wrote some 600 lieder and was notorious for "skipping rent".
His "Unfinished Symphony" was due to his untimely death at age 31 (1828).
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What is the name of the genre of music that employs "chance" and "randomness" as prime tools in it's "composition and performance"?
Hint: John Cage was a famous composer of this genre (4'33")
Post by: Sirgod on March 15, 2004, 02:50:30 pm
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Some of these are tough, But wasn't this one Shubert? I only ask cause IIRC he was about that age when he died.
Stephen
DIng Ding... A winner.
Schubert wrote some 600 lieder and was notorious for "skipping rent".
His "Unfinished Symphony" was due to his untimely death at age 31 (1828).
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What is the name of the genre of music that employs "chance" and "randomness" as prime tools in it's "composition and performance"?
Hint: John Cage was a famous composer of this genre (4'33")
Improvisation?
hey I've got one for you If I can put It out correctly.
Who was the Compossor who's son was shot and killed by a US Congressmen, leading to one of the Nations Largest trials, eventually releasing the congressman For Reason of Insanity?
Hint the compossers Brother was also Chif Justice of the United States.
Post by: Sirgod on March 19, 2004, 12:29:01 pm
stephen
Post by: GE-Raven on March 19, 2004, 12:46:20 pm
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What is the name of the genre of music that employs "chance" and "randomness" as prime tools in it's "composition and performance"?
Hint: John Cage was a famous composer of this genre (4'33")
Aleatoric music or aleatoricism. It is music that is decided by chance. 4'33" for instance is a "piece" in which the pianist approaches tha piano goes through the normal routine of one about to play a piece of music. However the pianist jsut sits there for 4' 33" at which point he stands bows and exits. The "music" of the piece is the uncomfortable silence of an audience waiting for something or anytning to happen.
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I do not know the answer to other question.
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What musical instrument is St. Cecilia (Patron saint of music and composers) said to have invented?
GE-Raven
Post by: Sirgod on March 19, 2004, 01:05:54 pm
Quote:Quote:
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What is the name of the genre of music that employs "chance" and "randomness" as prime tools in it's "composition and performance"?
Hint: John Cage was a famous composer of this genre (4'33")
Aleatoric music or aleatoricism. It is music that is decided by chance. 4'33" for instance is a "piece" in which the pianist approaches tha piano goes through the normal routine of one about to play a piece of music. However the pianist jsut sits there for 4' 33" at which point he stands bows and exits. The "music" of the piece is the uncomfortable silence of an audience waiting for something or anytning to happen.
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I do not know the answer to other question.
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What musical instrument is St. Cecilia (Patron saint of music and composers) said to have invented?
GE-Raven
Doh I forgot about that, Silence being used as a Musical piece.
Oh and the answer too my question was Francis Scott Key. link
Interesting case study IMHO.
anyway, was the instrunment the harpsichord or clavichord? just a wild guess I'm afraid.
BTW, I love this thread, I'm learning more about Music then I knew.
Stephen
Post by: GE-Raven on March 19, 2004, 01:22:51 pm
Quote:
Doh I forgot about that, Silence being used as a Musical piece.
Oh and the answer too my question was Francis Scott Key. link
Interesting case study IMHO.
anyway, was the instrunment the harpsichord or clavichord? just a wild guess I'm afraid.
BTW, I love this thread, I'm learning more about Music then I knew.
Stephen
DOh... I remember hearing that story now... Francis Scott Key... I am an idiot.
BTW you are in the right family of instruments.
I too have enjoyed this thread... but I figured that people had lost interest after the last question. I will stick with it though.
GE-Raven
Post by: Sirgod on March 19, 2004, 01:32:45 pm
Quote:Quote:
Doh I forgot about that, Silence being used as a Musical piece.
Oh and the answer too my question was Francis Scott Key. link
Interesting case study IMHO.
anyway, was the instrunment the harpsichord or clavichord? just a wild guess I'm afraid.
BTW, I love this thread, I'm learning more about Music then I knew.
Stephen
DOh... I remember hearing that story now... Francis Scott Key... I am an idiot.
BTW you are in the right family of instruments.
I too have enjoyed this thread... but I figured that people had lost interest after the last question. I will stick with it though.
GE-Raven
your not an Idiot, you just forgot. anywho, I'll give 762 a poke and see If he can answer.
stephen
Post by: TB613 on March 19, 2004, 01:37:06 pm
Quote:
I too have enjoyed this thread... but I figured that people had lost interest after the last question. I will stick with it though.
I think that there are quite a few people like myself that find this thread interesting yet feel unable to contribute. Keep it going please.
Post by: GE-Raven on March 24, 2004, 10:45:01 am
Quote:
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What musical instrument is St. Cecilia (Patron saint of music and composers) said to have invented?
GE-Raven
The answer is the Organ.
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What is the Definition for the musical term "Picardy Third"?
*Hint - it has nothing to do with Patrick Stewart
GE-Raven
Post by: 762 on March 24, 2004, 01:39:54 pm
Post by: GE-Raven on March 24, 2004, 05:07:03 pm
Quote:
A piece in a minor key which ends in a major chord. Bach (J.S.) did it a lot.
A winner!!!!
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What was a sacbut?
Post by: 762 on March 25, 2004, 02:17:23 pm
um...
um...
a bassoon?
No! Wait! A trombone.
Post by: GE-Raven on March 26, 2004, 04:14:20 pm
Quote:
Oh geez I know this one.....
um...
um...
a bassoon?
No! Wait! A trombone.
That is correct it was an early trombone (renaisannce)
Congrats man, you are on a roll...
Now a tough one for the weekend.
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In Bach's St. Matthews Passion there are many examples of Bach's use and interest in numbers.
There is a unique musical event that is used an exact number of times in a single movement. There are 39 quarter-notes played in a row by the Cello. All the same pitch. What is the significance of this event in relation to the piece?
ENJOY
Post by: 762 on March 26, 2004, 04:42:57 pm
Post by: 762 on March 28, 2004, 09:33:29 pm
Post by: GE-Raven on March 29, 2004, 10:59:38 am
In Bach's St. Matthew Passion in a Tenor recitative (Mvt. #34) entitled "Mein Jesus schweigt Zu falschen Lügen stille," The translated text is as follows:
My Jesus keeps
Amidst false lies his silence,
To show us by example
That his dear mercy's full intention
For us to suffer now inclines,
In order that within such pain
We should resemble him,
In persecution keep our silence.
Pretty standard recit... however its consrtuction is interesting. It is Basso Continuo PLUS a viola da gamba (now played by cello) and two oboes. The basso continuo is also a viola da gamba and organ. This means that the continuo has bass and chords but in this movement the chords are also outlined by the two oboes. The second "solo" viola da gamba (cello) plays a solo line that is all one note in each of the chords. The recitative is comprise of 10 measures of 4/4 time. The last measure has only 3 chords to it. All the chords are the same length and a quaternote in value. Now comes the fun "numerology" part. The text is paraphrased from psalms chapter 39 verse 10. " Remove thy stroke from me; I am spent by the blows of thy hand." Now follow with me. It is also a long standing legend/myth that Jesus was whipped 39 times. One short of the 40 that was considdered a death sentence (Death by Flaggelation). So here we have Bach who depicts this "whipping" as 39 equally spaced "bows" of the cello. Some times in tune, other times at dissonance with the chords around it. Thirty-nine times for psalm 39, 10 measures for verse 10. The text outlines his silence despite the cruelty he is subjected to.
There are literally hundreds of such "numerology" events in Bach's works. This example is one that I especially like.
It is a bit obscure though
GE-Raven
Post by: Sirgod on March 29, 2004, 12:05:31 pm
Stephen
Post by: 762 on March 29, 2004, 12:16:36 pm
Interesting trivia though.NEXT!
Post by: GE-Raven on March 29, 2004, 01:38:31 pm
Linked question
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Bach's St. Matthew Passion was not performed for over a hundred years after its 1729 performance. A very prominent composer of the Romantic Era "re-introduced" it to the music world in 1829. This re-introduction is creditted with sparking the fame that Bach now enjoys. Until this performance very few composers and musicians knew Bach's music.
Who was this Composer?
Post by: Sirgod on March 29, 2004, 01:59:22 pm
Stephen
Post by: 762 on March 29, 2004, 02:46:47 pm
Quote:
A very prominent composer of the Romantic Era "re-introduced" it to the music world in 1829
Ah yes - extra clues!
Could be totally wrong, but based on the date I would guess Beethoven.
What's interesting to know is that in that time period, when someone said "Bach" they were usually referring to his son.
Post by: Uss_Defiant on March 30, 2004, 08:21:52 pm
Post by: Sirgod on March 30, 2004, 08:26:35 pm
Quote:
Felix Mendelssohn
And where have you Been? Seriously, It's good to see you posting again.
Stephen
Post by: GE-Raven on March 30, 2004, 09:05:01 pm
Quote:'
Felix Mendelssohn
We have a winner...
You see it was so easy a liberal could get it
j/k defiant, thanks for joining in on the fun.
GE-Raven
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What is another name for the compositional style know as "serialism"?
Post by: 762 on March 31, 2004, 09:46:28 am
Post by: GE-Raven on March 31, 2004, 02:08:07 pm
Nicely done
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Who is creditted with starting the tradition of standing when Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" (From Messiah) is performed?
Post by: Uss_Defiant on March 31, 2004, 05:49:09 pm
Quote:Quote:
Felix Mendelssohn
And where have you Been? Seriously, It's good to see you posting again.
Stephen
Thanks man. I didn't know i was missed. This gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling inside....
And I was really busy with univ and pulling allot of all nighters (sleep deprivation really does weird things to your mind). Good thing I didn't see this thread though, or i'd be frequenting here allot more often at the expense of my schoolwork. Kudos on the great thread idea Raven. Even a conservative can have a good idea now and then, eh?
And this is just a shot in the dark, but would the bible be the object which is credited? I actually sang it once, but i don't remember if was credited to anyone or not.
Post by: 762 on April 01, 2004, 12:07:51 am
Quote:
762 is right again!
Nicely done
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Who is creditted with starting the tradition of standing when Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" (From Messiah) is performed?
I couldn't even guess at that.
Post by: Sirgod on April 01, 2004, 08:33:51 am
Quote:Quote:
762 is right again!
Nicely done
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Who is creditted with starting the tradition of standing when Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" (From Messiah) is performed?
I couldn't even guess at that.
Unless It's a Pope, I have no Clue either.
Stephen
Post by: GE-Raven on April 01, 2004, 11:11:43 am
King George II of england!
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What Mass written by Palestrina, is creditted with saving polyphonic music from being banned in the church via the Council of Trent?
Post by: 762 on April 01, 2004, 11:17:09 am
I'd like to use one of my lifelines please!
Post by: Uss_Defiant on April 05, 2004, 07:02:31 pm
Post by: GE-Raven on April 06, 2004, 09:50:50 am
Quote:
I'm going for Missa Papae Marcelli, since its his biggest one.... and also the coolest one i've sung
Yes.. we have a winner. Missa Papae Marcelli or Pope Marcellus Mass. Thank You to defiant.
GE-Raven
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What late renaissance composer gained some level of infamy due to the slaying of his Wife's lover?
*Hint - He is also known for VERY odd uses of chromaticism, and harmony.
Post by: 762 on April 12, 2004, 03:26:07 pm
Post by: GE-Raven on April 12, 2004, 04:10:07 pm
Quite a guy. He has one piece that I studied that has a G-minor/minor 7 chord. And he even uses it as a minor 2 leading to the dominant. You know like Jazz musicians would be doing some 400 years later. He was a FREAK.
O.K. Time for an easy one.
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Who wrote the "minute waltz" ?
Post by: 762 on April 12, 2004, 04:48:35 pm
Thanks for the easy one, I have never heard of that other guy (took theory and comp in college too).
Post by: Uss_Defiant on April 12, 2004, 08:21:10 pm
Quote:
And he even uses it as a minor 2 leading to the dominant. You know like Jazz musicians would be doing some 400 years later. He was a FREAK.
You know you're a geak when you actually understand that.
Post by: GE-Raven on April 13, 2004, 07:46:59 am
Quote:
Chopin!
Thanks for the easy one, I have never heard of that other guy (took theory and comp in college too).
RIght again...
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This piece is often called the "National Mourning Music". It was played by string quartets at both FDR's and JFK's funeral. It also is famous from it use in the Movie Platoon.
What is the name of this piece and who wrote it?
Post by: 762 on April 20, 2004, 10:34:02 am
I don't know!
Post by: GE-Raven on April 20, 2004, 10:55:51 am
Samuel Barber's Adagio (for Strings)
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This composer was "born on the Fourth of July" and was famous for his Patriotic music during WWI. They include "I'm a Yankke Doodle Dandy" and "Over There".
Who is he?
Post by: GE-Raven on February 17, 2006, 01:50:26 pm
George M. Cohan
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Who composed the famously fast, "Flight of the Bumble Bee"?
Post by: 762_XC on February 17, 2006, 08:48:53 pm
Um, Khatchaturian?
Post by: GE-Raven on February 20, 2006, 09:24:52 am
GE-Raven
Post by: Bartok on February 20, 2006, 10:03:58 am
Post by: GE-Raven on February 20, 2006, 02:32:08 pm
Rimsky (sp?) Korsakov
That is correct!!!
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What is a "Requiem Mass"?
Post by: Bartok on February 20, 2006, 03:56:52 pm
Requiem Mass - kinda like a funeral dirge??
Post by: GE-Raven on February 21, 2006, 11:34:17 am
Hmmm,
Requiem Mass - kinda like a funeral dirge??
Close enough... Mass for the Dead.
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Bach wrote several "Passions" what is a "Passion"?
Post by: Bartok on February 21, 2006, 12:15:26 pm
Ok - I'm guessing....
Post by: GE-Raven on February 21, 2006, 02:01:20 pm
I "believe" Passion(s) have to do with Christs "ordeal" on the Cross at Golgotha??
Ok - I'm guessing....
Again very good. In general it is music dealing with the events from the Last supper until His death and resurection.
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What is the english equivalent of the term "Fagotti"?
;D
Post by: The Postman on February 21, 2006, 03:30:23 pm
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What is the english equivalent of the term "Fagotti"?
I see that quite often in my horn music. It translates to bassoon.
Post by: ModelsPlease on February 21, 2006, 03:30:48 pm
Post by: GE-Raven on February 21, 2006, 03:58:34 pm
QuoteWhat is the english equivalent of the term "Fagotti"?
I see that quite often in my horn music. It translates to bassoon.
Ding Ding, another winner!
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If a 2 foot long horn produces a "Middle C" how long must the horn be to produce the C one octave lower? Two octaves lower?
Post by: 762_XC on February 21, 2006, 11:30:05 pm
Postman, you play horn? I still have my Conn 8D.
Post by: The Postman on February 22, 2006, 05:28:28 am
Post by: GE-Raven on February 22, 2006, 09:43:21 am
4 and 8
Postman, you play horn? I still have my Conn 8D.
Another right answer!
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What does the term "Pulling out all the stops" have to do with music?
Post by: 762_XC on February 22, 2006, 12:48:15 pm
1st chair in a local community orchestra, Houlton
:thumbsup:
Stops are what block different voices on a pipe organ. Pulling out all the stops opens them all up.
An electric organ has the same thing, but of course the mechanism is different.
Post by: GE-Raven on February 22, 2006, 01:12:06 pm
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:thumbsup:
Stops are what block different voices on a pipe organ. Pulling out all the stops opens them all up.
An electric organ has the same thing, but of course the mechanism is different.
Yet another winner!
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In most orchestras they Tune to A-440. Meaning the A below "Middle C" is 440 Hz. If an instrument is "True tuned" what is the frequency of the E above "Middle C" in such an orchestra?
Post by: 762_XC on February 25, 2006, 09:27:52 pm
Well since that's a P5 above 440, I'm going to guess 660?
Post by: GE-Raven on February 27, 2006, 02:47:09 pm
oy
Well since that's a P5 above 440, I'm going to guess 660?
Damn fine guess! Winner!
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Mahler's Kindertoten Lieder is directly translated as what? (English Translation)
Post by: GE-Raven on March 02, 2006, 12:42:54 pm
Happy little title.
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How many white keys are there on a standard 88 Key piano?
Post by: GE-Raven on March 16, 2006, 01:35:53 pm
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O.K. if this one dies like the last two I will let the thread die...
In almost all orchestras what is the pitch given by the oboe (or mistress) for the purpose of tuning?
Post by: 762_XC on March 16, 2006, 02:52:31 pm
I'll do one. :)
What turn-of-the-century Russian composer was the uncle of Soviet foreign minister Vyacheslav Molotov (for whom the cocktail was named, along with the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact)?
Post by: KAT Chuut-Ritt on March 16, 2006, 10:35:29 pm
Heres one for you guys, What band was the first to feature a Moog synthesizer on a pop album? and do you also know which album?
Post by: 762_XC on March 16, 2006, 11:54:02 pm
Scryabin.
Heres one for you guys, What band was the first to feature a Moog synthesizer on a pop album? and do you also know which album?
Scriabin.
We aint Europeans here.
And I will guess the Police.
Post by: KAT Chuut-Ritt on March 17, 2006, 05:17:47 am
Scryabin.
Heres one for you guys, What band was the first to feature a Moog synthesizer on a pop album? and do you also know which album?
Scriabin.
We aint Europeans here.
And I will guess the Police.
Negetive, on that guess, not a bad one though, but not the correct one.
Post by: KAT Chuut-Ritt on March 17, 2006, 05:21:40 am
Scriabin.
We aint Europeans here.
We aint, but he was :P
To be exact lets spell it like this:
Скрябин А. Н. :singing:
Post by: GE-Raven on March 17, 2006, 10:18:47 am
Scryabin.
Heres one for you guys, What band was the first to feature a Moog synthesizer on a pop album? and do you also know which album?
GRRRRRRRRRR... no more POP music...
Monkees.
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Who is often called the first "virtuoso"? (Hint played Violin)
GE-Raven
Post by: KAT Chuut-Ritt on March 17, 2006, 02:08:15 pm
Post by: prometheus on March 18, 2006, 07:45:49 pm
GRRRRRRRRRR... no more POP music...
Monkees.
Wot's wrong with pop music?
Post by: GE-Raven on March 19, 2006, 09:27:09 am
Wot's wrong with pop music?
You want that in alphabetical order or in order of importance?
;D
In all seriousness nothing is wrong with it... but in a "trivia" sense it can get to be awfully disjunct, as pop music is so diverse in the last 50 years.
That is why at the very beginning of this thread I said/asked that this would not be about "pop" music.
Someone can start a pop music thread if they like...
GE-Raven
Post by: 762_XC on March 19, 2006, 10:15:59 am
Post by: KAT Chuut-Ritt on March 19, 2006, 10:34:25 am
Ok you asked for it....<evil laughter>
What polka album features the lyrics:
"Bawitdaba da bang da dang diggy diggy
Diggy said the boogie said up jump the boogie
Bawitdaba da bang da dang diggy diggy
Diggy said the boogie said up jump the boogie."
<Snicker>
Post by: GE-Raven on March 20, 2006, 08:22:26 am
um...Tartini?
You are "half" right (The last half of the name)
Post by: 762_XC on March 20, 2006, 09:43:22 am
Post by: GE-Raven on March 20, 2006, 02:57:50 pm
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