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Music Appreciation Quiz # 1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following instruments belongs to the Brass Family?

a)

Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon

b)

Trumpet, Cornet, Trombone, and Tuba

c)

Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass

d)

Drum, Shakers, Bells, and Maracas

2.

Russia, Poland, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Bosnia, Croatia, and Macedonia belong to what language group?

a)

Germanic

b)

Slavic

c)

Italic

d)

Celtic

3.

A powerful voice of a singer, the percussive performance of a guitarist, and the rhythmic clapping and heel-stomping of a dancer describe which dance music style?

a)

Flamenco

b)

Bachata

c)

Samba

d)

Riverdancing

4.

Vocables are?

a)

Unison singing with no instrumental accompaniment

b)

Open-throated and pinched singing.

c)

Words that are considered more as sounds than words in Native American songs

d)

Vocalist that sing with a full, often operatic voice in Spanish

5.

Which terms best describes Tango Music?

a)

Call and response vocal singing with accompaniment with drums

b)

Melodically improvised to a certain degree and free of rhythm

c)

Vibrant music style

d)

Unique and syncopated

6.

What is the definition of a genre?

a)

A genre that has features similar to the main genre but is different in some way

b)

A topic that debates and argument

c)

A category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content

d)

A category that provides example of how to create another topic.

7.

Name the instrument family that has the highest pitched instruments and is made of both wood and metal.

a)

Woodwind Family

b)

Brass Family

c)

String Family

d)

Percussion Family

8.

(a)   are used for numerous occasions such as weddings, baptisms, funerals, and special holidays in the church.

9.

What genre has easy to remember lyrics, good rhythm, and a catchy melody?

a)

Alternative

b)

Latin

c)

Classical

d)

Pop

10.

Who is the founder/creator of Rock N' Roll music?

a)

Chuck Berry

b)

Elvis Presley

c)

Wolfgang Amadeus

d)

There was no creator

11.

Examples of alternative music subgenres are:

a)

Sunshine, Bublegum and Kinz bop

b)

Bachata, Brazilian, and Samba

c)

Hard Rock, Grunge, and Progressive Rock

12.

True or false: A genre is the same thing as a subgenre.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

The music style that became a way for individuals to express situations such as racism, poverty and community was (a)  

14.

The piano is a part of what instrument family?

a)

Strings

b)

Percussion

c)

Brass

d)

Woodwind

15.

True or False: There are always two or more siku players playing at the same time.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Name one of the Rules and Expectations for Music Appreciation Class.

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17.

What is the name of the the music genre that has lyrics connected to English, Scots, and Irish roots?

a)

Latin American Music

b)

London House Music

c)

Bachata

d)

American Country Music

18.

Who founded and started Rap/Hip Hop Music?

a)

Death Row Records

b)

Unknown

c)

Snoop Dog

19.

The Bulgarian Women's Choir's singing could be described as..

a)

Soft and melodious

b)

Operatic and sung in Spanish

c)

Open-throated and pinched sound​

d)

Deep and soothing

20.

Name four different subgenres for Classical music.

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