Music Quiz

Which genre of music originated in the African American communities in the 1940s and is characterized by its use of blues and jazz elements?

• Rock and Roll

• Hip Hop

• R&B

• Country

Who is known as the 'King of Pop'?

• Elvis Presley

• Michael Jackson

• Prince

• Freddie Mercury

Which musical instrument is traditionally used in Indian classical music and is known for its long neck and gourd body?

• Sitar

• Violin

• Flute

• Piano

What is the term for a group of three musicians performing together?

• Quartet

• Trio

• Duo

• Ensemble

Which famous composer became completely deaf in his later years but continued to compose music?

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Franz Schubert

Which music festival, first held in 1969, is considered a pivotal moment in popular music history?

• Coachella

• Glastonbury

• Woodstock

• Lollapalooza

What is the name of the musical symbol that indicates the pitch of written notes?

• Clef

• Staff

• Bar

• Note

Which country is the origin of the samba music and dance style?

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Cuba

• Spain

Who composed the famous ballet 'The Nutcracker'?

• Igor Stravinsky

• Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

• Sergei Prokofiev

• Johann Strauss II

What is the term for the speed at which a piece of music is played?

• Rhythm

• Tempo

• Harmony

• Melody