Music Theory and History: Instruments, Styles, and Periods

What are the two types of music?

Musical and Non-Musical

What is the definition of pitch in music?

The relative highness or lowness of a sound.

How does frequency relate to sound?

Frequency is the speed of vibrations; higher frequency means faster vibrations.

What are dynamics in music?

The degrees of loudness or softness in a piece of music.

What does 'piano' (p) signify in music dynamics?

Soft

What does 'forte' (f) signify in music dynamics?

Loud

What are the four sections of an orchestra?

Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussions

Who created the first electric guitar and what was its nickname?

George Beauchamp created the first electric guitar, nicknamed 'frying pan'.

What is the significance of the 1952 Gibson Les Paul?

It is a guitar named after Les Paul, a great builder and designer who created the humbucker pickup.

What is the name of the band formed by the Van Halen brothers?

Van Halen

What innovative guitar did Eddie Van Halen create?

Frankenstrat, which combined features of different guitars.

What technique did Eddie Van Halen popularize?

Finger Tapping

What was Joe Bonamassa known for?

A blues/rock guitarist and great singer who started playing guitar at age 4.

What is the significance of the album 'Appetite for Destruction'?

It is a famous album by Guns N' Roses, featuring Slash as the lead guitarist.

What was AC/DC's big hit album released in 1979?

'Highway to Hell'

What was unique about the band Stryper?

They were the first Christian Metal band, singing about God in a genre that was not typically associated with religious themes.

What was Stryper's first album?

'Yellow-Black Attack'

What was the significance of Stryper's song 'Calling on You'?

It became the #1 most requested song on MTV throughout 1987.

What is the name of the band formed by Michael and Robert Sweet?

Stryper

What is the name of Wolf Gang Van Halen's band?

Mammoth

What was the impact of the movie 'Saturday Night Fever' on music?

It helped popularize disco music.

What was the nickname given to Saul Hudson?

Slash

What year did Van Halen release their popular album?

1978

What was the first song to have both #1 and #2 rankings at the same time for Stryper?

'More than a Man'

What was the significance of the song 'To Hell with the Devil'?

It referenced Revelation 20:10 and was a major hit for Stryper.

What did Eddie Van Halen's 5150 guitar represent?

It was a new guitar he created to express his skills and improve as a guitarist.

What was unique about the 1958 Gibson Flying V?

Only 98 were made, making it a rare and valuable guitar.

What surgeries did Oz undergo?

Two brain surgeries (two tumors) and a detached retina.

Name one band influenced by Stryper.

Barren Cross, Guardian, Whiteness, Disciple, Skillet, Real, or Narnia.

Who was the guitarist for Petra?

Bob Hartman.

What was John Schlitt's role in Petra?

Lead singer.

Before joining Petra, which band was John Schlitt a part of?

Head East.

What significant event occurred in John Schlitt's life in 1980?

He left Head East and became a Christian.

What is the significance of the song 'Unbelief'?

It was written by Bob Hartman in 1990.

What are the four main families of stringed instruments?

Violin, viola, cello, and double bass.

Who is known as the father of movie music?

John Williams.

What is the significance of 'Fiddler on the Roof'?

It was a successful Broadway production turned into a film.

Name one film scored by John Williams.

Jaws, Star Wars, Superman, or E.T.

What is the largest woodwind instrument?

Baritone saxophone.

What is a defining characteristic of percussion instruments?

Most have definite pitch.

What is the role of a conductor?

To coordinate performers and shape the interpretation of musical compositions.

What does 'tempo' refer to in music?

The speed of the beat or basic pace of music.

What is a 'melody'?

A series of single tones that add up to a recognizable whole.

What is the difference between consonance and dissonance?

Consonance is stable and pleasing, while dissonance is unstable and not pleasing.

What is the historical significance of Gregorian Chant?

It was the first genre in the history of Western music, used for enhancing religious services.

Who were the first two composers associated with polyphonic music at Notre Dame?

Leonin and Perotin.

What does 'Ars Nova' refer to?

A new art period in 14th-century music that allowed for measured rhythm.

What was the impact of the Gutenberg Bible?

It marked a significant advancement in the spread of literature and ideas during the Renaissance.

What was the dominant intellectual movement during the Renaissance?

Humanism.

Who composed the famous mass 'Missae Papae Marcelli'?

Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina.

What is the significance of the year 1517 in music history?

Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses, influencing religious music and practices.

What is the difference between monophonic and polyphonic texture?

Monophonic has a single melodic line, while polyphonic has two or more melodic lines of equal interest.

What is the role of 'syncopation' in music?

It occurs when an accented note comes where it is not expected.