Music Appreciation 6th Grade Unit 1 Test

Which of the following instruments belongs to the Brass Family?

• Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon

• Trumpet, Cornet, Trombone, and Tuba

• Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass

• Drum, Shakers, Bells, and Maracas

Russia, Poland, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Bosnia, Croatia, and Macedonia belong to what language group?

• Germanic

• Slavic

• Italic

• Celtic

A powerful voice of a singer, the percussive performance of a guitarist, and the rhythmic clapping and heel-stomping of a dancer describe which dance music style?

• Flamenco

• Bachata

• Samba

• Riverdancing

What is the definition of a genre?

• A genre that has features similar to the main genre but is different in some way

• A topic that debates and argument

• A category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content

• A category that provides example of how to create another topic.

Name the instrument family that has the highest pitched instruments and is made of both wood and metal.

• Woodwind Family

• Brass Family

• String Family

• Percussion Family

(a)   are used for numerous occasions such as weddings, baptisms, funerals, and special holidays in the church.

What genre has easy to remember lyrics, good rhythm, and a catchy melody?

• Alternative

• Latin

• Classical

• Pop

Who is the founder/creator of Rock N' Roll music?

• Chuck Berry

• Elvis Presley

• Wolfgang Amadeus

• There was no creator

Examples of alternative music subgenres are:

• Sunshine, Bublegum and Kinz bop

• Bachata, Brazilian, and Samba

• Hard Rock, Grunge, and Progressive Rock

True or false: A genre is the same thing as a subgenre.

• True

• False