Musical History: Explore the Evolution of Music Through the Ages

Question 1

Which instrument is the 'king of instruments'?

Accepted Answer

Organ

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Piano

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Violin

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Guitar

Question 2

What is the musical symbol for a sharp note?

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#

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b

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♮

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<<

Question 3

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

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Mozart

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Beethoven

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Wagner

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Verdi

Question 4

Which musical instrument is used to keep a steady beat?

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Drums

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Piano

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Violin

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Guitar

Question 5

What is the musical style that originated in the African-American community in the 19th century?

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Blues

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Jazz

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Rock and Roll

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Country

Question 6

Which composer is known for his innovative use of dissonance and atonality?

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Arnold Schoenberg

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Igor Stravinsky

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Claude Debussy

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Richard Wagner

Question 7

Which of these is not a defining trait of classical music?

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High volume

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

Question 8

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

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Simple harmonies

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Ornate melodies

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Use of counterpoint

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Emphasized bass line

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of Baroque music?

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Use of synthesized instruments

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Ornate melodies

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Use of counterpoint

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Emphasis on rhythm

Question 10

Who is known as the 'Father of American Music'?

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Stephen Foster

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Aaron Copland

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Leonard Bernstein

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George Gershwin

Question 11

Which instrument belongs to the woodwind family?

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Clarinet

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Violin

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Piano

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Drums

Question 12

What type of musical piece is specifically written for a choir?

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Cantata

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Symphony

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Concerto

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Sonata

Question 13

Which of these factors did NOT contribute to the development of rock and roll music?

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Hip-hop

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Blues

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Gospel

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Classical music

Question 14

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

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To guide the musicians with tempo and rhythm

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To play the loudest instrument

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To compose the music

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To sing the lyrics

Question 15

What is the time signature for two beats in each measure?

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2/2

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4/4

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6/8

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3/4

Question 16

Which musical genre is characterized by improvisation?

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Jazz

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Classical music

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Opera

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Country music

Question 17

Which stringed instrument in an orchestra is the largest and lowest in pitch?

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Double bass

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Violin

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Viola

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Cello

Question 18

Which of these is NOT an early musical instrument?

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Piano

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Drums

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Flutes

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Harp

Question 19

In music, what is the name of the system that uses 12 notes within an octave?

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Chromatic scale

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Diatonic scale

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Pentatonic scale

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Whole tone scale

Question 20

Which of these is NOT a feature of Baroque music?

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Focus on the tune

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Fancy decorations

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Playing lots of notes at once

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Strong beats

Question 21

Which of these is a wind instrument?

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Saxophone

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Violin

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Drums

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Piano

Question 22

Which of these is a type of music that is sung?

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Opera

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Symphony

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Sonata

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Concerto

Question 23

Who is considered the 'Father of Opera'?

Accepted Answer

Claudio Monteverdi

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 24

Which of these instruments is NOT usually found in a symphony orchestra?

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Piano

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Violin

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Trumpet

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Double bass

Question 25

What is the name of the musical style that came about in the late 1700s and has dramatic tunes and lots of emotions?

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Romanticism

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Classicism

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Impressionism

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Modernism

Question 26

Which of these is a special feature of music from the Romantic period?

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Using the orchestra to create dramatic effects

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Using tunes from folk songs

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Focusing on chords

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Simple melodies

Question 27

Who wrote the famous opera 'La Traviata'?

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Giuseppe Verdi

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Giacomo Puccini

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George Gershwin

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Richard Wagner

Question 28

Which musical form has three main parts (ABA) and often has a different middle part?

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Rondo

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Sonata

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Symphony

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Concerto

Question 29

What do we call a group of singers who sing together?

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Chorus

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Orchestra

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Chamber ensemble

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Band

Question 30

Which of these is not a type of music?

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Novel

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Pop

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Rock

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Classical

Question 31

Who is known as the 'King of Rock and Roll'?

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Elvis Presley

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W.C. Handy

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Duke Ellington

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Count Basie

Question 32

Which instrument is played by plucking strings?

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Guitar

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Violin

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Piano

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Drums

Question 33

What is the name of the lowest male singing voice?

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Bass

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Soprano

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Alto

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Tenor

Question 34

Which musical symbol indicates a soft sound?

Accepted Answer

p

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f

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mf

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cresc

Question 35

What is the name of the scale that has only five notes?

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Pentatonic scale

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Diatonic scale

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Chromatic scale

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Whole-tone scale

Question 36

Which musical instrument is known for its long neck and fretted fingerboard?

Accepted Answer

Guitar

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Piano

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Violin

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Theremin

Question 37

What is the name of the device used to record sound?

Accepted Answer

Microphone

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Amplifier

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Equalizer

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Reverb

Question 38

Which of these is not a category of musical instruments?

Accepted Answer

Furniture

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Percussion

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Strings

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Voice

Question 39

Who is known as the 'Father of Western Music'?

Accepted Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Elvis Presley

Question 40

Which of these music periods is famous for its use of fancy decorations and difficult harmonies?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

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Classical

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Romantic

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Impressionist

Question 41

Which part of music tells us how loud or soft it should be played?

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Volume

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Melody

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Speed

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Rhythm

Question 42

Who wrote the 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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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Question 43

Which of these describes music from the Romantic period?

Accepted Answer

Strong feelings

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Simple tunes

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Regular structure

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Clear harmonies

Question 44

Who is known as the 'Father of Symphony'?

Accepted Answer

Franz Joseph Haydn

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Question 45

Which musical genre originated in the early 20th century, combining African American musical traditions and elements of European harmonie?

Accepted Answer

Jazz

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Blues

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Rock and Roll

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Classical

Question 46

What type of musical instrument produces sound by vibrating a membrane?

Accepted Answer

Drum

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Guitar

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Flute

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Piano

Question 47

Which period in musical history is known for its expressive melodies, dynamic contrasts, and use of ornamentation?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

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Renaissance

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Medieval

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Classical

Question 48

Who composed the famous opera 'Don Giovanni'?

Accepted Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Richard Wagner

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Giuseppe Verdi

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Giacomo Puccini

Question 49

Which of the following is a traditional instrument from India?

Accepted Answer

Sitar

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Saxophone

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Trumpet

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Violin

Question 50

What is the term for the lowest male singing voice?

Accepted Answer

Bass

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Tenor

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Alto

Question 51

Which musical form is typically divided into three sections, each presenting a different theme?

Accepted Answer

Sonata

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Theme and Variations

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Concerto

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Symphony