
Origins and Evolution of Music

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Emma Peterson
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Science, Arts, Biology, Performing Arts
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7th - 12th Grade
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Hard
03:19
10 questions
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1.
Multiple Choice
What is the earliest known musical instrument?
Stone Drum
Bronze Bell
Wooden Harp
Divier Bab Flute
2.
Multiple Choice
What is apophenia?
A type of bird known for its musical calls
The tendency to perceive patterns where none exist
The ability to play music by ear
A musical scale used in ancient times
3.
Multiple Choice
What role does pattern recognition play in music creation?
It only applies to visual arts
It helps us ignore random sounds
It allows us to create and enjoy music
It is irrelevant to music
4.
Multiple Choice
Which bird's song was found to have similarities with classical compositions?
Sparrow
Canary
Musician Wren
Nightingale
5.
Multiple Choice
What did researchers discover about the musician wren's song?
It follows patterns similar to human music
It has no relation to human music
It is completely random and dissonant
It is used only for mating calls
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