Musical History for 2nd Graders: Explore the Evolution of Music

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Giuseppe Verdi

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Choir

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Band

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Orchestra

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Symphony

Question 3

Which instrument is mainly used to create rhythm in a band?

Accepted Answer

Drums

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Piano

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Violin

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Guitar

Question 4

What are the symbols called that we use to write music?

Accepted Answer

Notation

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Sheet music

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Lyrics

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Tablature

Question 5

What is a unique feature of folk music?

Accepted Answer

It is often passed down through generations

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It is composed by professional musicians

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It is typically performed with modern instruments

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It has a complex musical structure

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

To lead and coordinate the musicians

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To play the loudest instrument

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To sing the main melody

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To tune the instruments

Question 7

Which of these is believed to be the oldest musical instrument?

Accepted Answer

Drum

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Flute

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Piano

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Violin

Question 8

Which instrument is made of wood and belongs to the 'woodwind' family?

Accepted Answer

Clarinet

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Violin

Question 9

What scale has 12 notes and is used a lot in Western music?

Accepted Answer

Chromatic Scale

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Pentatonic Scale

Question 10

Which composer is famous for their operas?

Accepted Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Claude Debussy

Question 11

What makes a sound higher or lower?

Accepted Answer

Frequency

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Volume

Question 12

How do we write down music to show how high or low the notes are?

Accepted Answer

Staff Notation

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Tablature

Question 13

Which of these musicians is a violinist?

Accepted Answer

Itzhak Perlman

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Yo-Yo Ma

Question 14

Who is known as the 'Father of Western Music' and wrote famous pieces like 'Brandenburg Concertos' and 'The Well-Tempered Clavier'?

Accepted Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Question 15

Which instrument is considered the earliest version of the violin and has a pear-shaped body and three strings?

Accepted Answer

Rebec

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Cello

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Viola

Question 16

Which type of music has roots in African-American culture and is known for its soulful melodies and improvisational solos?

Accepted Answer

Blues

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Rock

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Pop

Question 17

Who is credited with inventing the pianoforte, a precursor to the modern piano?

Accepted Answer

Bartolomeo Cristofori

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Joseph Haydn

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Question 18

Which city was a hub for musical innovation and home to many famous composers during the Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

Venice

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London

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Rome

Question 19

What musical term indicates a gradual increase in volume?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

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Decrescendo

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Forte

Question 20

Which symbol is used to raise the pitch of a note by a semitone in musical notation?

Accepted Answer

#

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b

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♮

Question 21

Which type of music often has a strong beat and is played with drums and bass guitar?

Accepted Answer

Rock music

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Classical music

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Jazz music

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Country music

Question 22

What is the part of a song that repeats many times in a row?

Accepted Answer

Chorus

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Verse

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Bridge

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Coda

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

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Violin

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Cello

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Double bass

Question 24

What is the difference between rhythm and melody?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm is the beat of the music, while melody is the tune.

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Melody is the beat of the music, while rhythm is the tune.

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Rhythm is the speed of the music, while melody is the volume.

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Melody is the speed of the music, while rhythm is the volume.

Question 25

Which musical style started in the African-American community?

Accepted Answer

Blues

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Country music

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Reggae

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Classical music

Question 26

Which of these is a feature of Baroque music?

Accepted Answer

Many instruments are used.

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The tempo is very fast.

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The melody is simple.

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Electronic sounds are used.

Question 27

Which musical instrument is considered the oldest known?

Accepted Answer

Drum

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Flute

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Guitar

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Piano

Question 28

Which musical style originated in the United States and is known for its improvisational nature and strong rhythms?

Accepted Answer

Jazz

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Hip-Hop

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Rock

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Country

Question 29

What is the name of the musical scale that features twelve different notes?

Accepted Answer

Chromatic scale

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Pentatonic scale

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Major scale

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Minor scale

Question 30

Which of the following instruments is a percussion instrument?

Accepted Answer

Drum

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Violin

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Guitar

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Piano

Question 31

What is the time signature that indicates three beats per measure?

Accepted Answer

3/4

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2/4

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4/4

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6/8

Question 32

Which composer is renowned for his operas and the use of dramatic melodies?

Accepted Answer

Giuseppe Verdi

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Question 33

Which historical event revolutionized the dissemination of music and made it more accessible to the public?

Accepted Answer

The invention of the printing press

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The development of the piano

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The creation of the first symphony

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The emergence of rock and roll

Question 34

What is the primary role of a conductor in a musical ensemble?

Accepted Answer

To maintain the tempo and rhythm

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To play the main melody

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To adjust the volume of the instruments

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To sing the lyrics

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

Elvis Presley

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Chuck Berry

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Jerry Lee Lewis

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Buddy Holly

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a type of folk music?

Accepted Answer

Jazz

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Blues

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Country

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Bluegrass

Question 37

Which instrument makes a high-pitched sound?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Cello

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Clarinet

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Saxophone

Question 38

Which of these songs is a lullaby?

Accepted Answer

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

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Happy Birthday to You

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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Jingle Bells

Question 39

Which scale has only whole and half steps?

Accepted Answer

Major scale

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Minor scale

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Pentatonic scale

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Chromatic scale

Question 40

Which musical instrument has a beautiful hourglass shape?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Piano

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Trumpet

Question 41

Who is known as the 'Father of Western Music' for developing a system of musical notation?

Accepted Answer

Guido d'Arezzo

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Question 42

What is believed to be the earliest form of music?

Accepted Answer

Chanting or singing together

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Opera

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Electronic music

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Solo instrumental music

Question 43

When did the Baroque music period take place?

Accepted Answer

17th and 18th centuries

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19th and 20th centuries

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16th and 17th centuries

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18th and 19th centuries

Question 44

Which famous composer wrote Symphony No. 5, also known as the 'Fate' Symphony?

Accepted Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Question 45

Renaissance music is known for its use of many different voices or melodies playing at once. What is this called?

Accepted Answer

Polyphony

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Monophony

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Chromaticism

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Homophony

Question 46

Which type of music has a strong beat and often includes instruments like guitars, drums, and bass?

Accepted Answer

Rock music

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Folk music

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Classical music

Question 47

What was the name of the ancient Greek instrument that was similar to a clarinet and was often used in religious ceremonies?

Accepted Answer

Aulos

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Pan flute

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Harp

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Lyre

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a musical genre?

Accepted Answer

Science

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Classical

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Rock

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Jazz

Question 49

What is the name of the instrument that is played by blowing air into a tube?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Drum

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Piano

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Guitar

Question 50

Who is considered the father of classical music?

Accepted Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Frédéric Chopin

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 51

What is the name of the period in music history when composers used a lot of ornamentation and improvisation?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

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Classical

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Renaissance

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Romantic

Question 52

Which of the following is a characteristic of rock music?

Accepted Answer

Electric guitars and drums

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Complex rhythms and harmonies

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Soft melodies and harmonies

Question 53

What is the name of the musical symbol that indicates the beginning of a piece?

Accepted Answer

Clef

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Key signature

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Time signature

Question 54

Which of the following is a type of musical scale?

Accepted Answer

Major

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Rhythm

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Chord

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Interval

Question 55

What is the name of the musical instrument that is a keyboard instrument?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Violin

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Guitar

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Drum

Question 56

What is the name of the musical symbol that indicates the end of a piece?

Accepted Answer

Double bar line

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Time signature

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Key signature

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Clef