Music Journalism

A music critic writes an article praising the emotional depth and complexity of classical music, arguing that it offers a richer listening experience than pop music. What is the author's perspective on music genres?

• All music genres offer the same depth and complexity.

• Pop music provides a richer experience than classical music.

• Classical music offers a richer listening experience than pop music.

• Music genres should not be compared as they serve different purposes.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is the primary role of a music journalist?

• To perform music for audiences

• To write and report on music-related topics

• To teach music theory and practice

• To compose original music pieces

Which of the following is a common task for a music journalist?

• Conducting interviews with musicians

• Designing album covers

• Managing a music band

• Teaching music lessons

In the sentence, 'The music journalist wrote a scathing review of the concert,' what does 'scathing' mean?

• Mild and positive

• Harsh and critical

• Detailed and informative

• Brief and vague

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'The article, which was written by a renowned music journalist, received widespread acclaim.'

• Complex sentence

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the main purpose of a music review?

• To entertain readers with fictional stories

• To provide a detailed analysis and opinion on music

• To advertise upcoming music events

• To teach readers how to play an instrument

Which word best describes a music journalist's writing style if it is 'objective'?

• Biased

• Unbiased

• Emotional

• Persuasive

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the context of music journalism, what does 'genre' refer to?

• A type of musical instrument

• A category of music

• A famous musician

• A music festival

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is a 'byline' in a music article?

• The title of the article

• The main body of the article

• The author's name and date of publication

• The conclusion of the article

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which of the following is an example of a music journalism publication?

• Rolling Stone

• National Geographic

• Scientific American

• Vogue