Rock, Grunge, and Classical Music Quiz

Which of the following genres is described as energetic and catchy, starting in the late 1940s and early 1950s?

• Grunge

• Classical

• Rock and roll

• Jazz

What is a key characteristic of grunge music?

• Uses only violins and cellos

• Heavy, distorted sound and lyrics about feeling lost or angry

• Always has a fast tempo

• Originated in the 1800s

Which bands helped make grunge popular in the 1990s?

• The Beatles and The Rolling Stones

• Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd

• Nirvana and Pearl Jam

• Beethoven and Mozart

Classical music is often described as:

• Raw and emotional

• Timeless and elegant

• Energetic and rebellious

• Fast and loud

Which instruments are commonly used in classical music?

• Electric guitars and drums

• Violins, cellos, and pianos

• Synthesizers and turntables

• Saxophones and trumpets

How did alternative rock differ from the original rock sound in the 1980s?

• It was slower and used only acoustic instruments

• It offered a different sound from the mainstream

• It was only played by solo artists

• It was always instrumental

Why is classical music considered "timeless"?

• It is always played on the radio

• It has been around for centuries and still written today

• It is only played at parties

• It is always fast and loud

What is one way grunge music is different from the flashy rock of the 1980s?

• Grunge uses more electronic sounds

• Grunge is more about heavy, distorted sound and raw emotion

• Grunge is always instrumental

• Grunge is only played by orchestras

If you wanted to listen to music that is calming and makes you feel like you’re in a movie, which genre would you choose?

• Grunge

• Punk rock

• Classical

• Alternative rock

What is the main idea of the passage?

• How to play musical instruments

• The history of all music genres

• An introduction to rock, grunge, and classical music and their unique qualities

• Why everyone should listen to only classical music