Music Quiz

The invention of the piano and violin changed the sounds of classical music. Violins become popular in the...

• a. 6th century

• b. 16th century

• c. 20th century

Answer explanation

In the 16th century, the violin quickly spread across Europe, becoming a favorite in court music, dance music, and street performances.

Traditional music is played with traditional instruments like these drums. Salsa and samba are two types of traditional music. They’re from…

• a. the Caribbean and Brazil

• b. Australia

• c. Europe

Pop became big in the 1960s. These are fans at a Beatles concert in the 1960s. The Beatles had more number one hits than any other pop band. The word 'pop' is from…

• a. popcorn

• b. population

• c. popular

Answer explanation

In 1965, at their famous concert in Shea Stadium, New York, over 55,000 fans screamed so loudly that the Beatles couldn’t hear their own instruments!

Rock is harder, louder music than pop. Some 1970s bands were famous for their crazy clothes and angry lyrics. Their music was called…

• a. punk rock

• b. soft rock

• c. rebel rock

Answer explanation

The Ramones - the first true punk band and one of the most famous bands in 1970s

Hard rock and heavy metal have very loud vocals, guitars and bass. There's a type of heavy metal called…

• a. black metal

• b. hot metal

• c. chilli metal

The first hip-hop and rap came from DJs in…

• a. London

• b. Rio de Janito

• c. New York

Answer explanation

DJ Kool Herc - the founding father of hip-hop and one of the first rappers in NewYork.