Rock Music Quiz

What is a common characteristic of rock music?

• Soft melodies

• Amplified instruments

• Classical instruments

• Acoustic sound

In which decade did rock music begin in America?

• 1940s

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

Which of the following artists was associated with the early era of rock 'n' roll?

• Michael Jackson

• Buddy Holly

• Madonna

• Taylor Swift

Which instruments are typically heard in a rock song?

• Lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass guitar, and drum kit

• Violin, cello, flute, and piano

• Trumpet, saxophone, clarinet, and tuba

• Harp, oboe, xylophone, and maracas

What role does the lead vocalist play in a rock song?

• They play the lead guitar

• They sing the whole song

• They play the drum kit

• They manage the sound system

What additional instruments might you hear in a rock song besides the typical ones?

• Keyboard, synthesiser, wind instruments, and sometimes orchestral instruments

• Banjo, harmonica, accordion, and sitar

• Steel drum, ukulele, bagpipes, and didgeridoo

• Marimba, tambourine, kazoo, and gong

What are the two main sections of a rock song?

• Verse and Bridge

• Intro and Outro

• Verse and Chorus

• Hook and Interlude

What is the purpose of the hook in a rock song?

• To introduce the song

• To repeat the melody

• To hook in the listener

• To end the song

Which section of a rock song typically has a contrasting melody and words?

• Verse

• Chorus

• Bridge

• Outro

What is the typical structure of a rock song?

• Intro, Verse, Bridge, Outro

• Intro, Verse 1, Chorus, Verse 2, Chorus, Bridge, Verse 3, Chorus (repeated), Outro

• Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Outro

• Intro, Chorus, Verse, Outro