Exploring Rational Expressions in Music Appreciation

When was the Nintendo GameCube released?

• September 25, 2001

• November 18, 2001

• December 1, 2000

• October 15, 2002

What type of media did the GameCube use?

• Mini Discs

• Blu-ray Discs

• Cartridges

• Standard DVDs

How much data could a GameCube mini disc hold?

• 4.7 gigabytes

• 700 megabytes

• 1.5 gigabytes

• 8 gigabytes

What was significant about the GameCube's audio capabilities?

• It could play MP3 files

• It allowed for 64 simultaneous audio channels

• It was the first to use 7.1 surround sound

• It had built-in speakers

What does 5.1 in 5.1 surround sound refer to?

• Five subwoofers and one speaker

• Five speakers and one subwoofer

• Five channels and one amplifier

• Five audio tracks and one video track

What is the setting of Super Mario Sunshine?

• A futuristic city

• A tropical island

• A medieval castle

• A haunted mansion

Who composed the music for Super Mario Sunshine?

• Hirokazu Tanaka

• Koji Kondo

• Yoko Shimomura

• Nobuo Uematsu

What musical influence is prominent in Super Mario Sunshine's soundtrack?

• Jazz

• Classical

• Hawaiian

• Rock

What is the name of the main island in Super Mario Sunshine?

• Koopa Beach

• Yoshi's Island

• Mushroom Kingdom

• Isle Delfino

What happens to the music when Mario rides Yoshi in Super Mario Sunshine?

• It stops completely

• It becomes quieter

• It adds a conga drum or percussion instrument

• It changes to a faster tempo