Music Video Quiz

Which of the following is NOT an element of a music video?

• Lyrics

• Instruments

• CD

• Images, video

True or False: Lyrics interact to create meaning in music videos.

• True

• False

Which of the following types of music videos tells a story?

Which of the following types of music videos shows the song artist showing off as in a concert?

Which of the following types of music videos shows abstract ideas that relate to a theme?

Which of the following types of music videos tells a political or moral message by the artist?

A music video by U2 that shows the artist pushing for animal rights in the world is a:

• Narrative

• Artistic

• Soapbox

• Performance

A music video by Taylor Swift that tells the story of a boyfriend breakup is a:

• Narrative

• Artistic

• Soapbox

• Performance

If the song artist, Beyonce, creates a music video that shows her in front of an audience singing, what type of video is this?

• Narrative

• Artistic

• Soapbox

• Performance

Music videos are:

• Movies that show good acting

• Only in the United States

• Make lots of money for the music artist

• A form of pop culture intended to sell records or downloads.