Music Knowledge

Which musical instrument was the first to produce varying dynamics?

• Harpsichord

• Pianoforte

• Clavichord

• Organ

Which genre is known for storytelling lyrics and acoustic guitar accompaniment?

• Jazz

• Country

• Pop

• Electronic Dance Music

Who composed "Pomp and Circumstance," ?

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Sir Edward Elgar

• Ludwig van Beethoven

What distinguishes reggae music?

• Swing and improvisation

• Off-beat rhythm and socially conscious lyrics

• Beat-driven instrumentals and wordplay

• Smooth melodies and strong rhythms

Ode to Joy" is featured in which of Beethoven's compositions?

• Symphony No. 5

• Symphony No. 7

• Symphony No. 9

• Symphony No. 11

What characteristic is most associated with jazz music?

• Beat-driven instrumentals

• Complex chord progressions and swing

• Electric guitars and loud volume

• Straightforward melodies and lyrics

What distinguishes melody from harmony in music?

• Melody involves horizontal arrangement; harmony is vertical.

• Harmony involves lyrics, while melody does not.

• Melody focuses on rhythm, and harmony focuses on pitch.

• Harmony is unique to classical music.

Which artist is a prominent figure in reggae music?

Which of the following bands is NOT an example of a rock music group?

• The Beatles

• Polyphia

• AJR

• Queen

Which of the following genres is NOT rooted in African American culture?

• Jazz

• Hip-hop

• Classical

• Rhythm and Blues