Music Theory Quiz

Music Theory Quiz

8th Grade

30 Qs

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Music Theory Quiz

Music Theory Quiz

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Performing Arts

8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a pentatonic scale?

A scale with eight tones

A scale with half steps

A scale with five tones

A scale used only in Western music

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is credited with developing the Solmization system and staff notation?

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Guido di Arezzo

Ludwig van Beethoven

Johann Sebastian Bach

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the Solmization system, what is the first tone of a major scale?

La

Ti

Do

Fa

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What genre is Beethoven’s Fur Elise?

Pop

Ragtime

Jazz

Classical

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Scott Joplin is known as the “King of” which music genre?

Pop

Waltz

Ragtime

Salsa

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a symphony?

A short musical piece for solo instruments

A long, complex musical composition for an orchestra

A solo piano piece

A musical piece with only string instruments

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In an orchestra, what is the role of the conductor?

Plays the loudest instrument

Directs musicians using gestures and a baton

Organizes sheet music for performers

Chooses who performs solos

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