Karl King and Frederick Jewell made careers out of composing music for these events, many of which feature the organ-like calliope. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name these events that traditionally feature fast-tempo pieces called screamers, the best-known of which is Julius Fučík’s (“foo-CHIK’s”) Entry of the Gladiators.
ANSWER: circuses
[10e] Screamers are speedy examples of this musical form, in which strains are bridged to trio sections by dogfights. “The Stars and Stripes Forever” is one of John Philip Sousa’s many works in this genre.
ANSWER: marches
[10h] Another popular circus tune is this Mexican waltz, the best-known work of Juventino Rosas. This waltz’s use as a standard includes a Mario Lanza version with lyrics titled “The Loveliest Night of the Year.”
ANSWER: “Over the Waves” [or “Sobre las olas”]
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