Discover Different Music Styles: An Interactive Quiz for Year 2

Question 1

Which type of music is often sung by a single person and shares a story through its words?

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Folk Music

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Classical Music

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Pop Music

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Rock Music

Question 2

What is a common feature of pop music?

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Catchy rhythms and choruses

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Long, complex melodies

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Use of traditional instruments

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Focus on improvisation

Question 3

Which of these is not a type of folk music?

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Hip-hop

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Sea shanties

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Traditional ballads

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Work songs

Question 4

Who leads an orchestra?

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Conductor

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Composer

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Soloist

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Musician

Question 5

Which part of music is NOT related to rhythm?

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Melody

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Tempo

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Beat

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Duration

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a type of music?

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Football

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Classical

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Pop

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Folk

Question 7

What is a typical feature of classical music?

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Slow tempo and complex melodies

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Fast tempo and simple melodies

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Loud volume and heavy bass

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Repetitive lyrics and catchy tunes

Question 8

Which of these songs is an example of pop music?

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Shape of You by Ed Sheeran

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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The Four Seasons by Vivaldi

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London Bridge Is Falling Down

Question 9

What is a distinctive feature of folk music?

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Use of simple melodies

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Complex harmonies

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Heavy use of synthesizers

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Loud and distorted guitars

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of classical music?

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Has a strong beat that makes you want to dance

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Often uses complex harmonies

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Typically performed by a large orchestra

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Often tells a story or expresses an emotion

Question 11

Which of the following instruments is commonly used in folk music?

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Acoustic guitar

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Electric guitar

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Drums

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Synthesizer

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a subgenre of folk music?

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Pop

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Bluegrass

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Traditional folk

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Country

Question 13

What makes folk music special?

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It often tells a story.

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It's often written in music books.

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It's always played with old instruments.

Question 14

In classical music, which instrument is commonly used?

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Piano

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Electric guitar

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Drums

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Saxophone

Question 15

What makes pop music different from other genres?

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It has fast and catchy rhythms.

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It has slow and complex melodies.

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It uses only traditional instruments.

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It only has short instrumental solos.

Question 16

Which word describes how fast or slow music is?

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Volume

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Tone

Question 17

In rock music, which instrument is often used?

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Electric guitar

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Violin

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Clarinet

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Harp

Question 18

What is a musical phrase?

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A group of notes that sound together to create an idea.

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The highest note in a song.

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The lowest note in a song.

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How long a note is played for.

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a type of music?

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Ballet

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Jazz

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Country

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Hip-hop

Question 20

Pop music is often fun and catchy. What makes pop music different from other genres?

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It has a strong beat and a melody that's easy to remember.

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It uses many different instruments.

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It's always sung by a group of singers.

Question 21

Which instrument is commonly used in folk music?

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Guitar

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Clarinet

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Violin

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Drums

Question 22

What type of music is often used in films and TV shows?

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Film score music

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Classical music

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Pop music

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Folk music

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a feature of folk music?

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It is often written down

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It often tells a story

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It is passed down through generations

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It uses traditional instruments

Question 24

Who is a famous classical composer?

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Ed Sheeran

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Taylor Swift

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Bob Dylan

Question 25

What is a feature of popular music?

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Simple lyrics and catchy tunes

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Complex harmonies and melodies

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Traditional instrumentation

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Slow tempo

Question 26

Which of these songs is an example of folk music?

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Waltzing Matilda

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Symphony No. 5 by Beethoven

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Imagine by John Lennon

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Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

Question 27

What is the name of the musical structure that usually has a repeating verse and chorus?

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Pop song

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Sonata

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Minuet

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Rondo

Question 28

What does a crescendo mean in music?

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Getting louder

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Getting softer

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Changing the pitch

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Adding a new instrument

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a type of singing voice?

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Clarinet

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Soprano

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Tenor

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Alto

Question 30

What is the musical symbol called that tells us to pause?

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Fermata

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Coda

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Trill

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Glissando

Question 31

Which of these instruments is often used in folk music?

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Fiddle

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Electric piano

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Synthesizer

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Drum machine

Question 32

What type of music started in the African-American community?

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Jazz music

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Classical music

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Folk music

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Pop music

Question 33

What makes pop music so catchy? Is it because pop songs have simple, repeating rhythms and melodies that are easy to remember?

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Yes, pop songs have simple, repeating rhythms and melodies that are easy to remember.

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No, pop songs have complex, unpredictable rhythms and melodies that are hard to forget.

Question 34

Which of these is not a type of folk music?

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Rock music

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American folk

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Chinese folk

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Country music

Question 35

Which genre of music is known for using traditional instruments and melodies passed down through generations?

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Folk music

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Classical music

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Pop music

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Jazz music

Question 36

Which of these songs would you say is a pop song?

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Dancing Queen

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Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

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Für Elise

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Amazing Grace

Question 37

Which of these instruments is typically used in folk music but not in classical music?

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Bodhrán

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Flute

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Violin

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Trumpet

Question 38

Which element is commonly found in pop music production?

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Synthesizers

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Acoustic guitars

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Operatic vocals

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Orchestras

Question 39

Which genre of music commonly features electric guitars and drums?

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Pop

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Classical

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Folk

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Country

Question 40

What is the main purpose of folk music?

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To share stories and traditions

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To express feelings

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To provide fun

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To spread political messages

Question 41

Which of these songs is considered classical music?

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Für Elise

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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Imagine

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Home

Question 42

Is it true that all music genres have the same rhythm?

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No

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Yes

Question 43

Which instrument is commonly used in folk music?

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Banjo

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Piano

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Electric guitar

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Violin

Question 44

What subject is often explored in pop songs?

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Love

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Nature

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History

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Politics

Question 45

Which musical genre is known for its intricate harmonies and melodies?

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Classical

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Pop

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Folk

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Rock

Question 46

What is the conductor's role in a musical performance?

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To lead the orchestra

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To play the main instrument

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To write the music

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To entertain the audience

Question 47

Which of these is a unique feature of classical music?

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Complex harmonies and rhythms

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Fast tempo and catchy melodies

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Simple melodies and repetitive lyrics

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Use of electric guitars and drums

Question 48

What type of music typically features a strong beat and lyrics that are easy to sing along to?

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Pop music

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Folk music

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Classical music

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Jazz music

Question 49

Which instrument is most commonly associated with folk music?

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Guitar

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Violin

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Piano

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Saxophone

Question 50

True or False: All music can be neatly categorized into a single genre.

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False

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True

Question 51

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of jazz music?

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Steady and predictable tempo

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Improvisation

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Syncopated rhythms

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Use of complex chords

Question 52

Who composed the famous piece of classical music called 'The Four Seasons'?

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Antonio Vivaldi

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Question 53

Which of the following is an example of a traditional English folk song?

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Scarborough Fair

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

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Happy Birthday to You

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The Star-Spangled Banner

Question 54

True or False: Musical genres remain unchanged over time.

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False

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True

Question 55

What style of music, popular in the 1950s and 1960s, is known for its simple melodies and lyrics?

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Pop music

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Rock and roll

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Folk music

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Classical music

Question 56

In classical music, the sound is often:

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Soft and smooth

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Loud and fast

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Uses electric guitars

Question 57

Folk music often uses which instrument?

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Acoustic guitar

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Piano

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Violin

Question 58

Which of these is NOT a type of musical genre?

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Sports

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R&B

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Jazz

Question 59

What is the purpose of musical genres?

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To group music with similar styles

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To create a sense of community

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To determine the quality of music

Question 60

Who is a famous composer of classical music?

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Ed Sheeran

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Taylor Swift

Question 61

Which genre of music often tells stories?

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Folk

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Pop

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Rock

Question 62

In classical music, which instrument is commonly played?

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Violin

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Electric guitar

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Drums

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Keyboard

Question 63

What is a distinguishing feature of pop music?

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Strong emphasis on lyrics and vocals

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Complex harmonies and rhythms

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Use of traditional folk instruments

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Orchestra-like arrangements

Question 64

In classical music, what type of ensemble is often used?

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Orchestra

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Solo artist

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Band

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Choir