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Global English 8 - Unit 9.1 - My kind of music.

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which famous artist is well-known for their hits "Bad Habits" and "Thinking Out Loud"?

(a)  

2.

Use the definitions and muddled letters to name the music genres. Music from a play in which the words are sung: (a)   (peroa)

3.

Which famous rapper is known for hits like "Lose Yourself" and "Rap God"?

(a)  

4.

Which of the following is a famous pop singer known for songs like "Shake It Off" and "Blank Space"?

(a)  

5.

Who is the famous singer known for hit songs like "Uptown Funk" and "Locked Out of Heaven"?

(a)  

6.

Which of the following is a stringed instrument?

a)

clarinet

b)

cello

c)

trumpet

d)

flute

7.

What is the term for a musical composition for an orchestra?

a)

solo

b)

sonata

c)

symphony

d)

chorus

8.

In what genre of music can you typically find lyrics spoken or chanted rhythmically instead of being sung?

a)

country

b)

rap

c)

jazz

d)

opera

9.

What is the name of the small, handheld instrument that is often used in folk music?

a)

harmonica

b)

saxophone

c)

clarinet

d)

violin

10.

What type of music originated in the southern United States and is characterized by its use of the banjo and acoustic guitar?

a)

rock

b)

country

c)

jazz

d)

pop

11.

Which famous singer is known for hits such as "Roar" and "Dark Horse"?

(a)  

12.

Who is the lead singer of the band Aerosmith?

a)

Mick Jagger

b)

Steven Tyler

c)

Freddie Mercury

d)

Michael Jackson

13.

Which of the following is a wind instrument?

a)

flute

b)

trumpet

c)

piano

d)

drums

14.

What is the name of the Korean boy band that has sold the most records worldwide in the last 3 years? (2020-2023)

(a)  

15.

What is the term for a group of musicians who play together in a band or orchestra?

a)

choir

b)

soloists

c)

symphony

d)

ensemble

16.

Which of these is NOT a percussion instrument?

a)

drum

b)

tambourine

c)

violin

d)

piano

17.

What is the term for the performance of music without the use of any instruments?

a)

acappella

b)

symphonic

c)

monotone

d)

monologue

18.

In what kind of music might you hear a banjo being played?

a)

pop

b)

electronic

c)

techno

d)

country

19.

What kind of music did the composer Beethoven make?

a)

rap

b)

classical

c)

rock and roll

d)

jazz

20.

Which famous band sang the songs; "Sugar" and "This Love"?

(a)  

21.

One of the most famous bands that included: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon, Stuart Sutcliffe and Ringo Star.

a)

The Beatles

b)

Pink Floyd

c)

Led Zepplin

d)

One direction

22.

Which band is this? Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik

(a)  

23.

Which famous rapper is known for hits like "God's Plan" and "In My Feelings"?

(a)  

24.

What is the name of the Korean girl band that has sold the most records worldwide in the last 3 years? (2020-2023)

(a)  

25.

Which of the following is a musical instrument that is commonly used in Indian classical music?

a)

sitar

b)

oboe

c)

trombone

d)

flute

26.

Which famous singer is known for hits such as "Sorry" and "Love Yourself"?

(a)  

27.

What is the name of the famous pop group known for hits like "Wannabe" and "Spice Up Your Life"?

(a)  

28.

Which famous singer is known for hits such as "Blinding Lights" and "Can't Feel My Face"?

(a)  

29.

What is the term for the speed or pace of a piece of music?

a)

melody

b)

harmony

c)

tempo

d)

cresendo

30.

Which genre of music is associated with these words? symphony, orchestra, Beethoven.

a)

pop

b)

classical

c)

folk

d)

rap

31.

Which genre of music is associated with these words? guitar, voice, strong lyrics

a)

drum and bass

b)

opera

c)

singer/songwriter

d)

K-pop

32.

Which genre of music is associated with these words? African-American origin in New Orleans, piano and small group of instruments

a)

folk

b)

dance

c)

country

d)

jazz

33.

Which genre of music is associated with these words? big sound (sometimes electronic), film, games

a)

soundtrack

b)

rap

c)

country

d)

techno

34.

Which genre of music is associated with these words? poetry, ryhmes, voice

a)

rock

b)

rap

c)

jazz

d)

heavy metal

35.

Which genre of music is associated with these words? electric guitar, singers, heavy beat, originated in the 1960's

a)

rock

b)

hip-hop

c)

opera

d)

J-pop

36.

Which genre of music is associated with these words? African-American origin (1960's), singer(s), intense feeling, strong beat

a)

pop

b)

folk

c)

soul

d)

country

37.

Use the definitions and muddled letters to name the music genres. The words are spoken not sung in this music, which is often about politics or society. (a)   (hopphi)

38.

Use the definitions and muddled letters to name the music genres. Popular dance music with a fast, strong drum rhythm and a loud bass. ____ ___ ____ (murd dan abss)

(a)  

39.

Use the definitions and muddled letters to name the music genres. Based on traditional music from the western and southern United States. (a)   (trouncy)

40.

Use the definitions and muddled letters to name the music genres. Modern music and songs often using the same lyrics as traditional music: (a)   (klof)