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MUSIC CATEGORIES

This activity will teach you a lot about music categories. You will find the information you need to answer the questions on this website.

There are five main music categories. Name them.

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ORCHESTRAL MUSIC

How many players can there be in an orchestra?

When did the modern pattern of an orchestra – strings, woodwind, brass and percussion – become popular?

There are six genres of music which are usually played by orchestras. Name them.

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CHAMBER MUSIC

Give a short definition of chamber music?

What are the five most usual instruments in chamber music?

Describe the following formations for chamber music.

Piano trio: String quartet Piano quintet
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

SOLO INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

What makes solo instrumental music different from orchestral or chamber music?

What five instruments are the most usual for solo music?

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VOCAL MUSIC

What instrument is used to play vocal music?

Name the two types of vocal music: ………………… and ………………… .

OPERA

What are the origins of opera? Where and when was it born?

Find a basic definition for opera?

Fill in this paragraph with some words related to opera. Use this game if you need help.

An opera starts with an ………………… that sets the scene and introduces some of the characters and themes that will be developed in the story. Then the action splits into ………………… and …………………. . The most usual vehicles for expression are solo, duet or trio …………………, the …………………, when a large group joins in to comment on the action, and …………………, which is similar to a sung conversation.

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