Rhythm in Music: Interactive Quizzes for Year 10 Students

Question 1

What is the note value of a crotchet?

Accepted Answer

One beat

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Two beats

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Four beats

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Eight beats

Question 2

Which of the following rhythms is an example of syncopation?

Accepted Answer

1 2 & 3 4

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1 2 3 4

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1 & 2 3 & 4

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1 & 2 & 3 & 4

Question 3

What is the difference between simple and compound time?

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Simple time has a regular pulse, while compound time has a dotted pulse.

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Simple time has two beats per bar, while compound time has three.

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Simple time is used in fast tempos, while compound time is used in slow tempos.

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Simple time is easier to play than compound time.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a dotted rhythm?

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1 2 . 3 4

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1 2 3 4

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1 2 & 3 4

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1 & 2 3 & 4

Question 5

Which characteristic describes syncopation?

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Creating a sense of surprise by accenting weak beats

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Accenting strong beats

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Using only regular time signatures

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Avoiding irregular rhythms

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a time signature?

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To organize notes into groups called measures

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To indicate the tempo of the music

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To determine the pitch of the notes

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To specify the duration of the rests

Question 7

A note with a stem pointing downwards represents a note that lasts for:

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Two beats

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One beat

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Three beats

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Four beats

Question 8

Which of the following time signatures is an example of a duple meter?

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2/4

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4/4

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3/4

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6/8

Question 9

What is the correct note value for a dotted quarter note?

Accepted Answer

One and a half beats

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Two and a half beats

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Three beats

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Four beats

Question 10

What is the purpose of a fermata?

Accepted Answer

To increase the duration of a specific note

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To pause the music for an indefinite period

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To accelerate the tempo

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To indicate a gradual decrease in tempo

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a polyrhythm?

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Playing two different rhythms simultaneously

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Playing a rhythm over a different meter

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Playing a melody and harmony together

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Using syncopation to create rhythmic interest

Question 12

Which time signature indicates a compound meter, where each beat is divided into three equal parts?

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6/8

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4/4

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3/4

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5/4

Question 13

What is the time signature for a piece of music with four beats per bar and a quarter note receiving one beat?

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4/4

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2/4

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3/4

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5/4

Question 14

Which time signature represents a compound meter with three beats per measure?

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6/8

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2/4

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4/4

Question 15

Which time signature has three beats per measure and uses a quarter note as its basic unit of time?

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3/4

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2/4

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4/4

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6/8

Question 16

Which term describes the consistent rhythmic pulse underlying a musical piece?

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Beat

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Metronome

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Tempo

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Rhythm

Question 17

Which note value represents the longest duration?

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Semibreve

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Minim

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Crotchet

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Quaver

Question 18

Which term describes the perceived rate of musical progression?

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Meter

Question 19

In a 3/4 time signature, which of the following note values receives one beat?

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Quarter note

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Half note

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Whole note

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Eighth note

Question 20

Which of the following rhythmic patterns demonstrates syncopation?

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Eighth note, quarter note, half note on beat 3

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Quarter note, quarter note, half note

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Half note, quarter note, eighth note

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Quarter note, dotted quarter note, sixteenth note

Question 21

What is the musical term for a rapid succession of notes played on a single pitch?

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Trill

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Arpeggio

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Melisma

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Glissando

Question 22

In a 4/4 time signature, which beat receives the most emphasis?

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Beat 1

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Beat 2

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Beat 3

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Beat 4

Question 23

Which note value has the longest duration?

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Whole note

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Half note

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Quarter note

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Eighth note

Question 24

In a 4/4 time signature, what type of rest represents a pause equal to one whole measure?

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Whole rest

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Quarter rest

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Half rest

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Double whole rest

Question 25

Which of the following elements does NOT contribute to the rhythmic texture of music?

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Harmony

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Tempo

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Meter

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Articulation

Question 26

Which time signature signifies four beats per measure, with a quarter note assigned one beat?

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4/4

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2/2

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3/4

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6/8

Question 27

What symbol denotes a rest of two beats?

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Half rest

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Quarter rest

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Eighth rest

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Whole rest

Question 28

What is the term for a rhythmic pattern that emphasizes the offbeats?

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Syncopation

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Polyrhythm

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Hemiola

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Cross-rhythm

Question 29

Identify the syncopated rhythm:

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[1 2 3 4][2 3 4 1]

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[1 2 3 4][1 2 3 4]

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[1 2 3 4][1 3 2 4]

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[1 2 4 3][1 2 4 3]

Question 30

How is a dotted note differentiated from a tied note?

Accepted Answer

A dotted note is longer than a tied note.

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A dotted note is half the length of a tied note.

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A dotted note and a tied note have the same duration.

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A dotted note is shorter than a tied note.

Question 31

Which rhythmic pattern demonstrates a hemiola effect?

Accepted Answer

[1 2 3][2 3 1]

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[1 2 3][1 2 3]

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[1 2 3 4][1 2 3 4]

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[1 2 3 4][2 1 2 3]

Question 32

What rhythmic element involves simultaneously playing two distinct rhythms?

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Polyrhythm

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Cross-rhythm

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Syncopation

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Hemiola

Question 33

Which characteristic defines a cross-rhythm?

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Two rhythms played at a ratio that is not simple.

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Emphasis on offbeats.

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Syncopated effect.

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Fast tempo.

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a common time signature used in music?

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6/7

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4/4

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3/4

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5/8

Question 35

Arrange the following note values from longest to shortest: Whole note, half note, quarter note, eighth note

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Whole note, half note, quarter note, eighth note

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Eighth note, quarter note, half note, whole note

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Half note, quarter note, eighth note, whole note

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Whole note, quarter note, eighth note, half note

Question 36

Which of the following describes a rhythmic pattern that highlights weak beats and weakens strong beats?

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Syncopation

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Accents

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Meter

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Polyrhythm

Question 37

Which instrument is commonly known for its complex and syncopated rhythms?

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Drums

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Violin

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Piano

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Electric guitar

Question 38

What is the primary function of a metronome?

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Measuring tempo

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Creating rhythms

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Transcribing music

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Tuning instruments

Question 39

Which of the following is a compound time signature?

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6/8

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2/4

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3/4

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4/4

Question 40

How does a dotted note differ from a tied note?

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A dotted note has one and a half times the duration of a tied note

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A dotted note has half the duration of a tied note

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A tied note has half the duration of a dotted note

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A tied note has one and a half times the duration of a dotted note

Question 41

What is the rhythmic notation for a quarter note followed by an eighth note?

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♩♪

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♪♩

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♪♫

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♫♪

Question 42

What is the term for a group of three evenly spaced notes?

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Triplet

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Duplet

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Quadruplet

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Quintuplet

Question 43

Which musical element describes the organization of beats in a piece of music?

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Meter

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Rhythm

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Tempo

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Harmony

Question 44

Which time signature indicates four equally spaced beats per measure?

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4/4

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3/4

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2/4

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6/8

Question 45

What symbol is used to extend the duration of a note or rest?

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Dot

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Fermata

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Tie

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Triplet

Question 46

Which note value is half the duration of a quarter note?

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Eighth note

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Half note

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Whole note

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Sixteenth note

Question 47

Which term describes a rhythmic pattern that emphasizes beats outside of the main pulse?

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Syncopation

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Rubato

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Legato

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Staccato

Question 48

Which quality is NOT essential for an effective rhythm section?

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Excessive volume

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Precise timing

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Groove

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Improvisation

Question 49

Which rhythmic pattern is characteristic of reggae music?

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Skank

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Offbeat

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Backbeat

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Syncopation

Question 50

Which instrument is not commonly found in a drum kit?

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Triangle

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Snare drum

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Tom-tom

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Hi-hat

Question 51

What is the primary function of a metronome?

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To maintain a steady tempo

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To create rhythmic patterns

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To amplify sound

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To tune instruments