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Which instrument is a member of the woodwind family and is known for its distinctive double reed?

A. Oboe

B. Clarinet

C. Flute

D. Bassoon

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A. Oboe


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Who is known for composing the Bol�ro, a one-movement orchestral piece known for its repetitive melody?

A. Maurice Ravel

B. Claude Debussy

C. Igor Stravinsky

D. Sergei Prokofiev

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What is a musical form where a main theme is repeated with variations?

A. Theme and Variations

B. Rondo

C. Sonata-Allegro

D. Binary

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What is the term for a musical composition for solo instrument, typically showcasing the performer's technical skill?

A. Etude

B. Sonata

C. Symphony

D. Concerto

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Which genre of music originated in Ireland and is characterized by lively melodies often played on fiddles and flutes?

A. Irish Folk

B. Flamenco

C. Klezmer

D. Bluegrass

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What does the time signature 4/4 indicate?

A. Four beats per measure, quarter note gets the beat

B. Three beats per measure, quarter note gets the beat

C. Two beats per measure, half note gets the beat

D. Four beats per measure, half note gets the beat

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Which percussion instrument consists of metal bars struck with mallets and is often used in orchestral music?

A. Xylophone

B. Tambourine

C. Maracas

D. Triangle

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Which composer is known for his Symphony No. 9 in E minor, From the New World?

A. Anton�n Dvor�k

B. Franz Schubert

C. Richard Strauss

D. Gustav Mahler

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Which composer is famous for his Hallelujah chorus in the oratorio Messiah?

A. George Frideric Handel

B. Franz Joseph Haydn

C. Johann Sebastian Bach

D. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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What is the technique of gradually getting louder called?

A. Crescendo

B. Diminuendo

C. Fortissimo

D. Decrescendo

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What is the technique of playing or singing a melody backwards called?

A. Retrograde

B. Inversion

C. Counterpoint

D. Augmentation

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Which instrument is a brass wind instrument often used in orchestras and marching bands?

A. Trumpet

B. Flute

C. Piano

D. Bassoon

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Which genre of music is characterized by its use of distorted guitars, powerful drums, and anguished lyrics?

A. Grunge

B. Punk

C. Alternative

D. Indie

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What is the primary distinguishing feature of brass instruments?

A. They are played with a bow

B. They have keys and holes

C. They are made of brass

D. They use a mouthpiece to produce sound

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Which composer wrote the Ode to Joy, featured in his Ninth Symphony?

A. Ludwig van Beethoven

B. Franz Schubert

C. Franz Joseph Haydn

D. Johannes Brahms

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Which genre of music originated in New Orleans and is characterized by its syncopated rhythms and brass instruments?

A. Jazz

B. Blues

C. Reggae

D. Country

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What is the traditional music style of the Maori people of New Zealand?

A. Haka

B. Kapa Haka

C. Polynesian

D. Taonga puoro

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Sitar and tabla are traditional instruments from which musical tradition?

A. Indian

B. Chinese

C. Japanese

D. African

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In music notation, what does a flat symbol (?) do to a note?

A. Lowers its pitch by a half step

B. Raises its pitch by a half step

C. Doubles its duration

D. Indicates a rest

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Which movement in the 1960s aimed to create music that reflected the experiences and struggles of African Americans?

A. Civil Rights Movement

B. Black Power Movement

C. Funk Movement

D. Soul Movement

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Who composed the opera Carmen, known for its fiery and passionate melodies?

A. Georges Bizet

B. Giacomo Puccini

C. Giuseppe Verdi

D. Richard Wagner

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What genre of music is often associated with smooth, soulful vocals and originated in African American communities?

A. R&B (Rhythm and Blues)

B. Funk

C. Disco

D. Gospel

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Which compositional technique involves two or more independent melodies played simultaneously?

A. Counterpoint

B. Harmony

C. Melody

D. Canon

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What is the term for the organization of beats in a piece of music?

A. Melody

B. Rhythm

C. Harmony

D. Dynamics

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Mariachi music is a traditional genre from which country?

A. Mexico

B. Italy

C. France

D. Russia

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What instrument is the largest member of the string family and is played with a bow?

A. Double Bass

B. Viola

C. Cello

D. Violin

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Who is known for composing the William Tell Overture?

A. Gioachino Rossini

B. Giuseppe Verdi

C. Richard Wagner

D. Franz Liszt

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Which composer is known for his Carnival of the Animals suite?

A. Camille Saint-Sa�ns

B. Igor Stravinsky

C. Claude Debussy

D. Sergei Prokofiev

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Which musical style gained popularity in the 1990s, characterized by its aggressive guitar riffs and anguished lyrics?

A. Grunge

B. Britpop

C. Hip Hop

D. Techno

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Which term refers to the gradual increase in loudness in a piece of music?

A. Crescendo

B. Decrescendo

C. Staccato

D. Legato

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Flamenco is a traditional music and dance form from which country?

A. Spain

B. India

C. Brazil

D. China