Music History Learning Quizzes for Year 3 Comprehensive School Students

Question 1

Which musical period came first?

Accepted Answer

Medieval period

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Baroque period

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Classical period

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Romantic period

Question 2

What is the main purpose of harmony in music?

Accepted Answer

To create a pleasing sound by combining musical notes.

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To only exist in classical music.

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To not be important in music.

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To only be created by instruments.

Question 3

How has music evolved over time?

Accepted Answer

Music has adapted to reflect the changing ways people live and celebrate.

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Music has remained unchanged throughout history.

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Music has only been used for religious purposes.

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Music has not been affected by historical events.

Question 4

How have different musical styles and techniques influenced the music we hear today?

Accepted Answer

They have shaped the instruments we use, how we write music, and the sounds we create.

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They have remained unchanged since the beginning of time.

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They have only affected music from the past, not the music we hear today.

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They have made music more popular and accessible.

Question 5

What happens to music when people from different places share their songs and instruments?

Accepted Answer

New musical ideas are created, and different styles mix together.

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Music becomes more popular, and lots of people start listening to it.

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Music becomes less influenced by other cultures.

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Music stops changing and stays the same.

Question 6

Which characteristic is NOT associated with music from the Romantic period?

Accepted Answer

Clear and simple forms

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Expressive melodies

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Large orchestras

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Programmatic music

Question 7

Who composed the famous piece 'Moonlight Sonata'?

Accepted Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Frederick Chopin

Question 8

When did composers begin to put more focus on expressing emotions through music?

Accepted Answer

Romantic Period

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Medieval Period

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Renaissance Period

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Baroque Period

Question 9

Which instrument is associated with the Baroque period?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Piano

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Saxophone

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Electric guitar

Question 10

Gregorian chant is a type of music sung in a specific way. How is it sung?

Accepted Answer

In unison (together)

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In different parts (polyphonic)

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With instruments

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In modern notation

Question 11

What is a piece of music with three contrasting sections called?

Accepted Answer

Sonata

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Fugue

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Rondo

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Symphony

Question 12

Which is NOT a reason why we listen to music?

Accepted Answer

Travel

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Entertainment

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Communication

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Healing

Question 13

Where is the famous Royal Opera House located?

Accepted Answer

London

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Sydney

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Milan

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New York

Question 14

Which instrument do you play by pressing keys?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Violin

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Drums

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Guitar

Question 15

Which instrument was NOT commonly used in the Baroque period?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Harpsichord

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Violin

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Flute

Question 16

Who is known as the 'Father of Symphony'?

Accepted Answer

Joseph Haydn

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Antonio Vivaldi

Question 17

Which composer was famous for using polyphony in his music?

Accepted Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

Answer

Frédéric Chopin

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Richard Wagner

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Claude Debussy

Question 18

What musical style originated in the US and is known for its rhythm and improvisation?

Accepted Answer

Jazz

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Opera

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Symphony

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Concerto

Question 19

Which symbol shows a sharp note?

Accepted Answer

#

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b

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♮

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x

Question 20

What is the name of the group of instruments that make sound by vibrating strings?

Accepted Answer

String

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Wind

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Percussion

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Keyboard

Question 21

Which of these time periods in music came first?

Accepted Answer

Medieval period

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Classical period

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Renaissance period

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Romantic period

Question 22

Baroque music is known for its use of this musical technique, where multiple melodies are played at the same time.

Accepted Answer

Use of counterpoint

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Ornate melodies

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Simple harmonies

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Emphasis on rhythm

Question 23

True or False: During the Romantic period in music, composers focused on expressing their own personal feelings and emotions.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a famous symphony orchestra?

Accepted Answer

The Beatles

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London Symphony Orchestra

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New York Philharmonic

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Boston Symphony Orchestra

Question 25

What is the name of the musical scale that uses only the white keys on a piano?

Accepted Answer

Major scale

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Minor scale

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Chromatic scale

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Pentatonic scale

Question 26

What is a type of music that is popular and enjoyed by many people?

Accepted Answer

Popular music

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Classical music

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Folk music

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Jazz music

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a time period in the history of music?

Accepted Answer

Dinosaurs

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Medieval

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Renaissance

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Modern

Question 28

Which musical instrument is commonly used in Baroque music?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Piano

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Drums

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Guitar

Question 29

Which composer wrote the 'Moonlight Sonata'?

Accepted Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Mozart

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Frédéric Chopin

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Franz Schubert

Question 30

Which of these is a feature of Romantic music?

Accepted Answer

Shows strong feelings and emotions

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Uses old-fashioned styles and structures

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Has simple tunes and harmonies

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Does not use different volumes or sounds

Question 31

Who wrote the opera 'The Marriage of Figaro'?

Accepted Answer

Wolfgang Mozart

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Giuseppe Verdi

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Giacomo Puccini

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Richard Wagner

Question 32

What kind of instrument is a violin?

Accepted Answer

String

Answer

Wind

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Percussion

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Keyboard

Question 33

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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Richard Wagner

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Giacomo Puccini

Question 34

Which musical term means 'loud'?

Accepted Answer

Forte

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Piano

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

Question 35

What instrument makes sound when you blow air over a reed?

Accepted Answer

Clarinet

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Flute

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Trumpet

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Violin

Question 36

Who composed the 'Hallelujah' chorus?

Accepted Answer

George Frideric Handel

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 37

What musical symbol shows a pause?

Accepted Answer

Fermata

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Coda

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Trill

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Slur

Question 38

Which period in music history is NOT known for its elaborate ornamentation and complex counterpoint?

Accepted Answer

Classical

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Renaissance

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Baroque

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Romantic

Question 39

Who is credited as the 'Father of Symphony'?

Accepted Answer

Joseph Haydn

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Question 40

What is the name of the instrument in the orchestra that has the lowest pitch?

Accepted Answer

Double Bass

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Piano

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Trumpet

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Clarinet

Question 41

Which time signature has four beats per bar and a strong beat on the first beat?

Accepted Answer

4/4

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2/4

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3/4

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6/8

Question 42

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

Accepted Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Answer

Giuseppe Verdi

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Antonio Vivaldi

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 43

What is the musical scale with the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, and B called?

Accepted Answer

Major Scale

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Minor Scale

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Chromatic Scale

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Pentatonic Scale

Question 44

Which instrument is classified as a woodwind?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Violin

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Trumpet

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Drums

Question 45

Which term refers to how fast or slow music is played?

Accepted Answer

Tempo

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 46

How did technology change music in the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

New musical instruments were invented.

Accepted Answer

Music could be recorded and shared more easily.

Answer

Music became less diverse.

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Technology had no effect on music.

Question 47

Which of these is a type of music that comes from a different part of the world and has had an impact on Western music?

Accepted Answer

Indian classical music

Answer

Opera

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Rock and roll

Question 48

Which two composers lived in different time periods but both liked to use folk music in their pieces?

Accepted Answer

Bartók and Dvořák

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Beethoven and Mozart

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Handel and Bach

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Wagner and Verdi

Question 49

Which song is famous for spreading a message of hope and world peace?

Accepted Answer

Imagine

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Happy Birthday

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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The Star-Spangled Banner

Question 50

Name the musical period characterized by grand melodies, elaborate decorations, and a focus on instrumental music?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

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Renaissance

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Classical

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Romantic

Question 51

Who is known as the 'Father of Music' in Western classical music?

Accepted Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Antonio Vivaldi

Question 52

Which instrument was commonly used during the Renaissance era?

Accepted Answer

Lute

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Violin

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Piano

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Guitar

Question 53

Which famous opera house is located in London?

Accepted Answer

Royal Opera House

Answer

La Scala

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Metropolitan Opera

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Vienna State Opera

Question 54

Which Baroque music characteristic is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

Simple harmonies

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Emphasis on melody

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Use of continuo

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Frequent use of improvisation

Question 55

Who composed the famous oratorio 'Messiah'?

Accepted Answer

George Frideric Handel

Answer

Giuseppe Verdi

Answer

Giacomo Puccini

Answer

Gioachino Rossini

Question 56

Which musical scale has five whole tones and two semitones?

Accepted Answer

Major scale

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Minor scale

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Pentatonic scale

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Chromatic scale

Question 57

You're at a concert with music you've never heard before. What would you do to listen and learn?

Accepted Answer

Listen closely to the sounds and instruments.

Answer

Just sit and wait for it to end.

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Talk to my friends and ignore the music.

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Leave the concert early.

Question 58

Which musical era came first?

Accepted Answer

Renaissance

Answer

Baroque

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Classical

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Romantic

Question 59

Who is considered the 'Father of Opera'?

Accepted Answer

Claudio Monteverdi

Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Question 60

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

Accepted Answer

Chorus

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Orchestra

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Band

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Ensemble

Question 61

Who composed the famous opera 'Carmen'?

Accepted Answer

Georges Bizet

Answer

Giuseppe Verdi

Answer

Richard Wagner

Answer

Giacomo Puccini

Question 62

Which musical instrument is known for its plucking strings?

Accepted Answer

Guitar

Answer

Piano

Answer

Violin

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Flute

Question 63

Which musical period is characterized by its elaborate melodies and complex harmonies?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

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Medieval

Answer

Renaissance

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Classical

Question 64

Who composed the well-known opera 'The Marriage of Figaro'?

Accepted Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Answer

Giuseppe Verdi