AH- music

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This type of scale can be natural, harmonic, or melodic. Many listeners feel it sounds sadder than its counterpart. Give the name for this complement of a major scale.

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minor scale

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In the names of outdated string instruments, this word precedes "d'amore" [dah-MOR-ay], "da brazzo" [dah BRAHT-soh], and "da gamba" [dah GAHM-bah]. Its music is often written on the alto clef. Give the name for this tenor of the violin family.

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viola

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Identify the successor of music's Classical Era during which composers like Chopin and Tchaikovsky celebrated their homelands and expressed deep emotions, spanning most of the 1800s.

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Romantic Period

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What is the portrait of a Pennsylvania wedding as imagined by Aaron Copland, known during its development as Ballet for Martha and featuring the iconic Shaker tune "Simple Gifts"?

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Appalachian Spring

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A note played in this style will have a dot above or below its head. It is the opposite of legato. Name this technique of playing notes in a short, detached way.

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staccato

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This descriptor applies to most rap, pop, and jazz music. Hymns and spirituals, however, don't belong in this category. Give the word for non-religious music.

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secular

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Identify the integration of jazz and classical music by George Gershwin, written for a 1924 concert given by Paul Whiteman's orchestra, where the composer played the piano part.

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Rhapsody in Blue

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Like the tuba, this brass instrument curves around the player's body, making it ideal for marching bands. What is this large brass instrument, whose name includes the name of America's so-called "March King"?

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SOUSAPHONE

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In ancient Greek theaters, this word named the space where the chorus performed. Today, it refers to the front part of a theater's main floor that is nearest the stage. Give this word, which also applies to a group of string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments.

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orchestra

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Identify this Mexican dance music: Ensembles for playing this music consist of violins, trumpets, a guitar, a guitarrón [gee-tah-ROHN], and a vihuela [vee-WAY-lah]. Strolling bands of traditionally costumed instrumentalists play it at funerals, weddings, and other types of celebrations.

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mariachi