Musical Appreciation for Year 4: Enhance Your Understanding of Music

Question 1

How does music reveal the values and beliefs of a society?

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It shows us what people in that society care about.

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It only reflects the composer's personal views.

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It always challenges and changes societal values.

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It has no connection to societal values and beliefs.

Question 2

During the Romantic era of music, what significant social change influenced composers to create expressive pieces?

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Strong emotions caused by wars and revolutions

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Development of new musical instruments

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Increasing popularity of popular music

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Growing interest in dance performances

Question 3

How can music make us feel different emotions and create different moods?

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Music can create specific moods, like happiness, sadness, or excitement, by using different musical elements.

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Music has no effect on our emotions or moods.

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Music only affects our emotions through the words in songs.

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Music only creates specific moods for people who have studied music theory.

Question 4

Which part of a musical performance helps create strong feelings for the audience?

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The speed and volume of the music.

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The singer's voice being exactly the right pitch.

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The performer's outfit and how they move on stage.

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The use of colorful lights and props.

Question 5

What is the key difference between a symphony and a concerto?

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A symphony features an orchestra without a soloist, while a concerto showcases a soloist.

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A symphony is played by a large orchestra, while a concerto is played by a smaller ensemble.

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A symphony has multiple movements, while a concerto has a single movement.

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A symphony is composed for a specific occasion, while a concerto is written for entertainment.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the fundamental elements of music?

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Instrumentation

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Rhythm

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Harmony

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Melody

Question 7

In a rondo form, one section is repeated multiple times throughout the piece. What is this section called?

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Refrain

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Verse

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Bridge

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Chorus

Question 8

What is a distinctive characteristic of traditional Japanese Gagaku music?

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Draws inspiration from Buddhist and Shinto rituals

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Incorporates electronic instruments

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Features rapid and energetic rhythms

Question 9

How can composers use music to create a feeling of excitement?

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Fast tempo, high notes, and loud volume

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Slow tempo and low notes

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Only sad chords

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No drums

Question 10

Have you ever heard a song or piece of music that made you feel a special connection? Tell us about that experience. How did the music make you feel, and what made it so meaningful to you?

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There was this one time when I heard a song that reminded me of my grandmother. It made me feel happy and comforted, and now whenever I hear it, it always brings a smile to my face.

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I'm not sure I've ever had a special experience with music.

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I enjoy listening to music, but no particular song or piece has ever really stood out to me.

Question 11

Which of these describes the Baroque period in music history?

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Music with complex melodies, elaborate ornamentation, and a focus on counterpoint.

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Music that is slow and somber, with religious themes.

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Music that is simple and repetitive, with folk melodies.

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Music that is loud and fast, with military themes.

Question 12

What is the name of the pattern of high and low sounds in music?

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

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Tempo

Question 13

Which of the following instruments is a percussion instrument?

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Drum

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Violin

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Flute

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Piano

Question 14

What is the name of the musical style that developed in the 1950s and is characterized by fast tempos and catchy melodies?

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Rock and roll

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Classical

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Jazz

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Folk

Question 15

Which of the following is a characteristic of classical music?

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Use of complex harmonies

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Emphasis on melody

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Fast tempos

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Improvisation

Question 16

What is the name of the person who leads an orchestra?

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Conductor

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Musician

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Composer

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Singer

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT considered an element of music?

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Science

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Melody

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Harmony

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Volume

Question 18

What is the name for a group of musical notes that are played together simultaneously?

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Chord

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Scale

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Arpeggio

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Triad

Question 19

Which of the following musical instruments is a percussion instrument?

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Drums

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Violin

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Guitar

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Piano

Question 20

What is the musical symbol that indicates a pause in the music called?

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Rest

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Note

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Clef

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Bar

Question 21

Who typically leads and directs an orchestra during a performance?

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Conductor

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Composer

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Soloist

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Pianist

Question 22

What is the name of a well-known classical music piece by Ludwig van Beethoven?

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Symphony No. 5

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Bohemian Rhapsody

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Imagine

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Stairway to Heaven

Question 23

What is the primary role of a music critic?

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Writing reviews and analysis

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Composing new music

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Teaching music

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Selling instruments

Question 24

Which of the following is an example of a musical tradition outside the Western musical framework?

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Indian classical music

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Opera

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Jazz

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Reggae

Question 25

Which of the following is not an element of music?

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Shape

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Harmony

Question 26

Which of the following instruments is played by blowing air into it?

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Flute

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Violin

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Piano

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Drums

Question 27

What is the name of the person 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 28

Which of the following musical styles is often fast-paced with a catchy tune?

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Pop

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Classical

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Jazz

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Folk

Question 29

What is the term for how loud or soft music sounds?

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Dynamics

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 30

What type of scale has all twelve musical notes?

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Chromatic scale

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Major scale

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Minor scale

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Pentatonic scale

Question 31

Which of the following musical symbols means to play a note half a step higher?

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#

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b

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♮

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f

Question 32

What is the main purpose of a musical score?

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To give instructions to musicians

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To create new music

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To record music

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To learn music theory

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT an element of music?

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Size

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Pitch

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Tempo

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Duration

Question 34

What does the term 'crescendo' mean in music?

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A gradual increase in volume

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A gradual decrease in volume

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A sudden change in tempo

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A pause in the music

Question 35

Which of these instruments is a string instrument?

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Violin

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Flute

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Drum

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Piano

Question 36

Who wrote the opera 'The Marriage of Figaro'?

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Giuseppe Verdi

Question 37

What is the main job of a conductor in an orchestra?

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To lead and coordinate the performance

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To play an instrument

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To write the music

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To sing the solos

Question 38

What does the term 'harmony' mean in music?

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The combination of notes played together

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The arrangement of notes in a melody

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The use of different rhythms

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The overall structure of a piece

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT an element of music?

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Color

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 40

Who composed the famous piano piece 'Für Elise'?

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Frédéric Chopin

Question 41

Which instrument is played by blowing air into a mouthpiece?

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Clarinet

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Guitar

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Piano

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Drum

Question 42

What term describes the volume or loudness of music?

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Dynamics

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Timbre

Question 43

What is the name of the set of lines and spaces where musical notes are written?

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Stave

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Clef

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Ledger lines

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Bar

Question 44

Which characteristic is typical of Baroque music?

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Fancy melodies

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Simple harmonies

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Loud dynamics

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Fast tempo

Question 45

Which scale has five different notes?

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Pentatonic scale

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Major scale

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Minor scale

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Chromatic scale

Question 46

What symbol indicates the end of a piece of music?

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Double bar line

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Repeat sign

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Coda

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Fermata

Question 47

Which of these is NOT a part of music?

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Science

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Rhythm

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Melody

Question 48

What is the name for how high or low a sound is?

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Pitch

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Volume

Question 49

What is the musical notation system where dots and lines are used?

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Staff notation

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Tablature

Question 50

Which musical term describes how high or low a sound is?

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Pitch

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Duration

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Tone

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Dynamics

Question 51

Which term describes how musical elements are organized in time?

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

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Dynamics

Question 52

Which term describes a combination of notes that sound pleasant together?

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Harmony

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

Question 53

What do we call a set of notes played together?

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Chord

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Scale

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Arpeggio

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Triad

Question 54

Which of these instruments belongs to the percussion family?

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Drums

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Piano

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Violin

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Guitar

Question 55

Which of the following is a major scale?

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C Major

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G Minor

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D Dorian

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A Phrygian

Question 56

What is the word for getting louder?

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Forte

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Piano

Question 57

What do we call the part of a song that repeats?

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Chorus

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Verse

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Bridge

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Outro

Question 58

Which of these music styles has a strong, steady beat?

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Rock

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Classical

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Jazz

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Folk

Question 59

What do we call the range of notes a singer can sing?

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Vocal range

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Timbre

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Pitch

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Tempo

Question 60

Which musical style is known for its smooth melodies and intense emotions?

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Romantic

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Baroque

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Classical

Question 61

Which of these is NOT a core part of music?

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Story

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

Question 62

Which symbol means to get louder suddenly in music?

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cresc.

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<>

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p

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dim.

Question 63

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

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Antonio Vivaldi

Question 64

What is the term for the gap between musical notes?

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Interval

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Cadence

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Harmonic progression

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Tune