Musical Appreciation for Year 2: Engage with Diverse Musical Genres

Question 1

Which instrument is a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

Guitar

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Drums

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Piano

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Flute

Question 2

Which type of music has a strong beat, often played on drums or bass guitar, and lyrics that usually tell a story?

Accepted Answer

Pop music

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Classical music

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Jazz music

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Folk music

Question 3

Which musical symbol represents 'loud'?

Accepted Answer

f

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pp

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mp

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mf

Question 4

When the music goes from a high sound to a low sound, what is it called?

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Descending

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Ascending

Question 5

What is monophonic musical texture?

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A single melody played alone

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Multiple melodies played together

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A melody with a repeating harmony

Question 6

Which musical genre originated in Jamaica?

Accepted Answer

Reggae

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Blues

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Rock and Roll

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Classical

Question 7

What is one way music can be important in different cultures?

Accepted Answer

It can share stories and history.

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It is only used for fun.

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It has no importance in any culture.

Question 8

You're making a playlist for a special party. How can you use your knowledge of different music styles to choose songs that will make everyone feel happy and excited?

Accepted Answer

Choose songs from many different music styles, with fast tempos and happy melodies.

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Only choose songs from one music style, like classical music, because it's always calming.

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Choose songs with slow tempos and sad melodies to create a relaxing mood.

Question 9

In Musical Appreciation, which of these do we NOT learn about?

Accepted Answer

How to play musical instruments

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Different types of music

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How music is used in different cultures

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The history of music

Question 10

In classical music, what do percussion instruments usually help to create?

Accepted Answer

The rhythm

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The melody

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The harmony

Question 11

Listen to this song carefully. Which musical elements can you hear?

Accepted Answer

Melody, Harmony, Rhythm

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Pitch, Timbre, Volume

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Tempo, Dynamics, Texture

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Meter, Form, Style

Question 12

When you hear music, does it make you feel different ways? If yes, how do you feel when you listen to a cheerful song?

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Happy

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Sleepy

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Sad

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Angry

Question 13

Imagine a song with a fast, upbeat rhythm, a catchy melody, and lyrics that are repeated often. What type of music is it most likely to be?

Accepted Answer

Pop

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Classical

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Rock

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Folk

Question 14

Listen to the music. When does it get louder? How does that make you feel?

Accepted Answer

The music gets louder when the drums start playing. It makes me feel excited and want to dance.

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The music gets softer when the instruments stop playing. It makes me feel sleepy and relaxed.

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The music stays the same volume the whole time. It makes me feel calm and peaceful.

Question 15

Which of these sounds is a musical instrument?

Accepted Answer

Piano keys being pressed

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Birds singing

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Door swinging open

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Water flowing from a tap

Question 16

Which part of a song is repeated?

Accepted Answer

The refrain

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The beginning

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The middle

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The end

Question 17

Which famous composer wrote many symphonies?

Accepted Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

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Ed Sheeran

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Taylor Swift

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Bruno Mars

Question 18

Which of these is a scale with seven notes?

Accepted Answer

Diatonic scale

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Pentatonic scale

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Chromatic scale

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Whole-tone scale

Question 19

Which of these instruments is played by blowing air into a tube?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Violin

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Guitar

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Drums

Question 20

Which of these dances is popular in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Morris dance

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Ballet

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Tango

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Flamenco

Question 21

What is the symbol that shows the end of a piece of music?

Accepted Answer

Double bar line

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Clef

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Time signature

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Sharp

Question 22

Which of these types of music is sung?

Accepted Answer

Opera

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Symphony

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Sonata

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Concerto

Question 23

Who leads an orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Conductor

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Composer

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Musician

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Singer

Question 24

Which of these is NOT a type of music?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Rock

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Pop

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Classical

Question 25

What is the difference between a melody and a rhythm?

Accepted Answer

A melody is a group of notes played in order, while a rhythm is the pattern of beats.

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A rhythm is a group of notes played in order, while a melody is the pattern of beats.

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Both melody and rhythm are patterns of beats.

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Melody and rhythm are the same thing.

Question 26

Which of these instruments is NOT part of an orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Saxophone

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Violin

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Piano

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Cello

Question 27

What is the name of the famous opera house in London?

Accepted Answer

The Royal Opera House

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The Globe Theatre

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The Apollo Victoria Theatre

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The National Theatre

Question 28

Which of these is a characteristic of rock music?

Accepted Answer

Loud guitars and drums

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Soft vocals and harmonies

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Upbeat tempos and catchy melodies

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Slow rhythms and complex lyrics

Question 29

What is the word for a group of singers who perform together?

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Choir

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Band

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Orchestra

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Ensemble

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a type of musical form?

Accepted Answer

Musical

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Sonata

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Opera

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Symphony

Question 31

Which musical instrument is played by blowing air into a tube?

Accepted Answer

Clarinet

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Violin

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Guitar

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Drums

Question 32

Which of these does NOT affect the sound of a musical instrument?

Accepted Answer

Instrument cover

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Material of the instrument

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Shape of the instrument

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Length of the instrument

Question 33

Who composed the famous piece "Moonlight Sonata"?

Accepted Answer

Beethoven

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Mozart

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Bach

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Chopin

Question 34

Which of these instruments is played by hitting or shaking it?

Accepted Answer

Triangle

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Violin

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Piano

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Guitar

Question 35

Who writes music?

Accepted Answer

Composer

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Conductor

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Musician

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Singer

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a reason why we listen to music?

Accepted Answer

To make money

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To have fun

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To feel different emotions

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To learn about history

Question 37

Which of these types of music is usually fast and has a strong beat?

Accepted Answer

Rock

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Classical

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Jazz

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Pop

Question 38

Which of these musical scales has all eight notes?

Accepted Answer

Chromatic scale

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Major scale

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Minor scale

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Pentatonic scale

Question 39

Which of these musical words means 'loud'?

Accepted Answer

Forte

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Piano

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

Question 40

Which of these is NOT a type of music?

Accepted Answer

Math

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Rock

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Pop

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Classical

Question 41

What is the part of a song that repeats?

Accepted Answer

Chorus

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Verse

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Bridge

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Intro

Question 42

Which of these is a stringed instrument?

Accepted Answer

Guitar

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Piano

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Drums

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Flute

Question 43

Which of these is NOT a way to describe music?

Accepted Answer

Tasty

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Loud

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Slow

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Happy

Question 44

What is the sound called when two or more notes are played together?

Accepted Answer

Harmony

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Pitch

Question 45

What is a characteristic of Baroque music?

Accepted Answer

Use of counterpoint

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Emphasis on melody

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Strong rhythms

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Use of electronic instruments

Question 46

What musical symbol indicates a pause in the music?

Accepted Answer

Rest

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Sharp

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Flat

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Staccato

Question 47

Which of these is not part of music?

Accepted Answer

Color

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Volume

Question 48

Which musical instrument makes a high-pitched sound?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Piano

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Guitar

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Drums

Question 49

Which animal is often linked to music?

Accepted Answer

Bird

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Cat

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Dog

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Fish

Question 50

Who writes music?

Accepted Answer

Composer

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Singer

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Musician

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Dancer

Question 51

Which of these is a musical instrument?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Book

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Ball

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Car

Question 52

Which type of music has lots of drums and guitars?

Accepted Answer

Rock

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Pop

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Classical

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Jazz

Question 53

What musical idea tells us how fast or slow a song is?

Accepted Answer

Tempo

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Pitch

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Volume

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Rhythm

Question 54

Who writes music?

Accepted Answer

A composer

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A musician

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A conductor

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A singer

Question 55

Where do people often sing hymns?

Accepted Answer

At church

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At a school

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At a park

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At a library

Question 56

Which instrument is played by blowing air through it?

Accepted Answer

A flute

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A piano

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A guitar

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A drum

Question 57

What do we call the lines and spaces with musical notes written on them?

Accepted Answer

Sheet music

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A score

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Notes

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A composition

Question 58

What word means getting gradually louder?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Staccato

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Legato

Question 59

Which feature is typical of classical music?

Accepted Answer

Use of melodies and harmonies

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Lots of improvisation

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Syncopated rhythms

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Electronic sounds

Question 60

Which of these instruments is a stringed instrument?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Drums

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Piano

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Flute

Question 61

Which of these genres of music is known for its upbeat tempo and lively rhythm?

Accepted Answer

Pop

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Classical

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Folk

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Jazz

Question 62

What is the symbol used to indicate a pause in music called?

Accepted Answer

Rest

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Sharp

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Flat

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Coda

Question 63

Which composer wrote the famous opera 'The Magic Flute'?

Accepted Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Giuseppe Verdi

Question 64

What is the name of the group of musicians who perform together in an orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Ensemble

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Band

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Chorus

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Quartet