Music in Rock and Pop Quiz

What is a common feature of melodies in rock and pop music?

• Use of dissonant chords

• Use of blue notes

• Use of atonal scales

• Use of microtones

Which chords are often used in harmony in rock and pop music?

• Dissonant chords

• Atonal chords

• Diatonic chords

• Microtonal chords

What is a power chord?

• A chord containing the 1st, 3rd, and 5th of the triad

• A chord containing the 1st and 5th of the triad

• A chord containing the 1st, 2nd, and 5th of the triad

• A chord containing the 1st, 4th, and 5th of the triad

What is the common structure used in rock and pop music?

• 8-bar blues

• 16-bar blues

• 12-bar blues

• 24-bar blues

Which form is commonly used in rock and pop music?

• Sonata form

• Verse-chorus form

• Rondo form

• Binary form

Which instruments are commonly used in rock and pop music?

• Violin, cello, flute

• Electric guitars, bass guitar, drum kit

• Trumpet, saxophone, clarinet

• Harp, oboe, bassoon

What is a common guitar effect used in rock and pop music?

• Reverb

• Tremolo

• Vibrato

• Glissando

What is the most common texture in rock and pop music?

• Monophonic

• Homophonic

• Polyphonic

• Heterophonic

What is antiphony?

• A type of chord progression

• A call and response technique

• A type of melody

• A type of rhythm

What is a common time signature used in rock and pop music?

• 3/4

• 6/8

• 4/4

• 5/4