Music Through Time: Explore Musical History and Famous Composers

Question 1

Who is known as the 'Father of the Symphony'?

Accepted Answer

Joseph Haydn

Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Question 2

Which composer wrote the famous piano piece called 'Moonlight Sonata'?

Accepted Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Antonio Vivaldi

Question 3

Who was a composer in the Baroque era?

Accepted Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Claude Debussy

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of Medieval Music?

Accepted Answer

Harmony

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Gregorian chant

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Simple melodies

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a feature of Baroque music?

Accepted Answer

Use of electric guitar

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Strong use of melody

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Emphasis on ornamentation

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Use of polyphony

Question 6

Which musical era is known for its fancy and very detailed style, with lots of different sounds and tunes?

Accepted Answer

Baroque Music

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Medieval Music

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Classical Music

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Romantic Music

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a common characteristic of Baroque music?

Accepted Answer

Use of syncopation

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Use of ornaments and embellishments

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Use of counterpoint

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Use of major and minor chords

Question 8

Which musical era was known for its elaborate decorations and the combination of different melodies to create rich and complex music?

Accepted Answer

Baroque Music

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Medieval Music

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Classical Music

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Romantic Music

Question 9

Which composer is known for their work during the Baroque period?

Accepted Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Igor Stravinsky

Question 10

Which musical era is characterized by grand orchestras, expressive melodies, and intricate harmonies?

Accepted Answer

Classical Music

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Medieval Music

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Renaissance Music

Question 11

Which instrument was NOT commonly used during the Baroque period?

Accepted Answer

Electric guitar

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Violin

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Harpsichord

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Trumpet

Question 12

In the Baroque era, which instrument was widely used?

Accepted Answer

Harpsichord

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Piano

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Guitar

Question 13

Which of these is a defining feature of baroque music?

Accepted Answer

Ornate embellishments

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Simple melodies and harmonies

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Focus on rhythm and dance

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Use of electronic instruments

Question 14

Who composed the opera 'The Marriage of Figaro'?

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 15

Which composer lived during the Renaissance era?

Accepted Answer

Giovanni Palestrina

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Richard Wagner

Question 16

Which musical era followed the Baroque era and preceded the Romantic era?

Accepted Answer

Classical

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Medieval

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Renaissance

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20th-Century

Question 17

Which instrument, with a beautiful and delicate sound, was invented during the Renaissance period?

Accepted Answer

Harpsichord

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Violin

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Flute

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Piano

Question 18

Giuseppe Verdi wrote a famous opera based on a character who is a courtesan. What is the name of the opera?

Accepted Answer

La Traviata

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Aida

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Rigoletto

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Don Carlo

Question 19

Which of these musical styles originated in the United States in the early 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Jazz

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Rock and Roll

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Hip-Hop

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Classical

Question 20

A choir, for example, is a group of people who perform music together. What is this group called?

Accepted Answer

Choir

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Orchestra

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Band

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Ensemble

Question 21

Which legendary rock band put out the well-known album 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' in 1967?

Accepted Answer

The Beatles

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The Rolling Stones

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Led Zeppelin

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Queen

Question 22

Griot is a musical style from which continent? It's known for its use of call-and-response vocals.

Accepted Answer

Africa

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Asia

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Europe

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North America

Question 23

Which musical instrument makes a distinctive sliding sound and is popular in blues and country music?

Accepted Answer

Guitar

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Piano

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Trumpet

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Violin

Question 24

What is the name of the magnificent Italian opera house that is renowned for its horseshoe shape and excellent acoustics?

Accepted Answer

La Scala

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Royal Opera House

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Metropolitan Opera

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Paris Opera

Question 25

Who is widely regarded as the 'Father of Opera'?

Accepted Answer

Claudio Monteverdi

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Question 26

Which musical era is characterized by its intricate polyphonic textures, often focused on religious themes?

Accepted Answer

Renaissance

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Baroque

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Classical

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Romantic

Question 27

The violin is a string instrument. What is a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

An instrument that produces sound by vibrating strings

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An instrument that produces sound by blowing into a mouthpiece

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An instrument that produces sound by striking a metal surface

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An instrument that produces sound by shaking or striking a membrane

Question 28

Which composer is known for his groundbreaking use of harmony and orchestration in his operas?

Accepted Answer

Richard Wagner

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Giuseppe Verdi

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Igor Stravinsky

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Arnold Schoenberg

Question 29

After the Baroque era came which musical period?

Accepted Answer

Classical

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Renaissance

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Romantic

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Impressionist

Question 30

Which form of music typically has three contrasting sections?

Accepted Answer

Sonata

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Symphony

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Concerto

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Opera

Question 31

On a string instrument, what device is used to adjust the pitch of the strings?

Accepted Answer

Tuning peg

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Bridge

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Fingerboard

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Tailpiece

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a defining feature of Romantic music?

Accepted Answer

Strict adherence to traditional musical forms

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Emphasis on emotional expression

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Use of large orchestras

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Focus on beautiful melodies

Question 33

The trumpet is a brass instrument. What makes a musical instrument a brass instrument?

Accepted Answer

It has a conical bore and valves or slides

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It has a reed that vibrates to produce sound

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It is made of wood and has holes covered by keys

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It consists of a stretched membrane that is struck to produce sound

Question 34

Who is known as the 'Father of Western Music' and lived in the Baroque period?

Accepted Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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George Frideric Handel

Question 35

Which musical era is known for its elaborate melodies, complex harmonies, and use of ornamentation?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

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Medieval

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Renaissance

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Classical

Question 36

Which instrument, invented in the 16th century, became a staple of Baroque music?

Accepted Answer

Harpsichord

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Violin

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Cello

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Trumpet

Question 37

Who composed the famous opera 'The Marriage of Figaro'?

Accepted Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Gioachino Rossini

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Giacomo Puccini

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Giuseppe Verdi

Question 38

Which musical genre is characterized by its use of drums, guitars, and vocals to express social and political issues?

Accepted Answer

Punk rock

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Folk music

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Classical music

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Electronic music

Question 39

What is the musical scale that consists of 12 equal intervals called?

Accepted Answer

Chromatic scale

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Major scale

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Minor scale

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Pentatonic scale

Question 40

Which musical form is typically divided into three main sections, with the first section returning at the end?

Accepted Answer

Rondo

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Sonata

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Concerto

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Symphony

Question 41

Which composer is known for his use of dissonance, complex rhythms, and exploration of new musical ideas?

Accepted Answer

Igor Stravinsky

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Richard Wagner

Question 42

What is the primary purpose of a musical score?

Accepted Answer

To provide instructions for musicians to perform a piece of music

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To record musical performances for later listening

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To analyze the structure and elements of a musical piece

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To teach music theory concepts

Question 43

Which musical period is known for its elaborate embellishments and complex layering of melodies?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

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Renaissance

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Classical

Question 44

Which British composer is celebrated for his famous 'Water Music' and 'Fireworks Music'?

Accepted Answer

George Handel

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Edward Elgar

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Ralph Vaughan Williams

Question 45

Which musical instrument is strongly associated with the Renaissance period?

Accepted Answer

Lute

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Violin

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Piano

Question 46

Which musical form features a series of variations based on a central melody?

Accepted Answer

Theme and variations

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Symphony

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Concerto

Question 47

Which century is considered the 'golden age' of opera?

Accepted Answer

18th

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16th

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19th

Question 48

Which musical style originated in the United States in the early 20th century, known for its improvisation and syncopated rhythms?

Accepted Answer

Jazz

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Classical

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Rock

Question 49

Which element of music refers to the highness or lowness of a sound?

Accepted Answer

Pitch

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

Question 50

Which famous composer is known for his iconic 'Moonlight Sonata'?

Accepted Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Frédéric Chopin

Question 51

Which musical instrument is primarily used to establish and maintain a steady beat?

Accepted Answer

Drums

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Guitar

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Violin

Question 52

Which musical era featured elaborate ornamentation and complex harmonies?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

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Classical

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Romantic

Question 53

Who composed the famous opera 'The Magic Flute'?

Accepted Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Giuseppe Verdi

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Richard Wagner

Question 54

Which instrument is played by plucking its strings?

Accepted Answer

Guitar

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Violin

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Piano

Question 55

Is it true that The Beatles are considered pioneers of rock and roll music?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Question 56

Who wrote the famous 'Hallelujah' chorus?

Accepted Answer

George Handel

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Question 57

Can music be used to communicate something without words?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Question 58

Which element of music tells us how fast or slow the music should be played?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 59

Which musical era is characterized by its focus on strong emotions, dramatic melodies, and complex harmonies?

Accepted Answer

Romantic

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Renaissance

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Baroque

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Classical

Question 60

Which composer wrote the famous opera 'The Marriage of Figaro'?

Accepted Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Giuseppe Verdi

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Richard Wagner

Question 61

Which musical period is known for its use of multiple independent melodies played simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Renaissance

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Medieval

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Classical

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Romantic

Question 62

Who composed the 9th Symphony, which includes the famous 'Ode to Joy'?

Accepted Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Giuseppe Verdi

Question 63

Which of the following is NOT a musical instrument commonly used in Baroque music?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Harpsichord

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Viola da gamba

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Recorder

Question 64

Which musical genre is known for its strong rhythms and improvised solos?

Accepted Answer

Jazz

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Classical

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Folk

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Rock