CA Final Exam - Music History

held control over all sacred music in the Medieval Period

known for his virtual choirs

a repeating melodic pattern

became deaf later in life but still composed

the Father of Music

wrote melody for "Twinkle, Twinkle..."

combined jazz and classical music

music composed with sounds from outside Western European music

a repeating section of sound material used in electronic music

best known for all of his film music (Star Wars, Harry Potter, Home Alone)

known as the "March King" & wrote national march of USA

the belief that music possessed moral qualities & could affect character & behavior

an animal's horn that was used as a trumpet

popularized the idea that audiences can sing together in their own language

Greek goddesses of the arts

known as one of the greatest Baroque composers

Ended around the time that the printing press was invented

chief among the biblical instruments

helped make the piano the most popular instrument of the 19th century

the word we get "guitar" from

known for his violin concertos "The Four Seasons"

a collection of Hebrew poetry & songs

father of the musical staff; known for teaching method on his hand

known for the "Hallelujah Chorus"

most famous harp player in the Bible

tension created between 2 or more notes; not a pleasing sound

a larger, multi-movement work for a large orchestra

made sheet music more available to the public

music composed specifically for the composer's own country

Father of the Symphony

a music ensemble that has 2 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello

began after the Roman Empire fell

father of rhythmic notation