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Which instrument is known for its ability to produce a wide range of pitches using keys?

A. Violin

B. Trumpet

C. Piano

D. Flute

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C. Piano


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Which instrument is characterized by its strings and is played with a bow?

A. Piano

B. Violin

C. Trumpet

D. Clarinet

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Who was a prominent American jazz trumpeter and bandleader, known for his virtuosity and innovative style?

A. Miles Davis

B. Louis Armstrong

C. Dizzy Gillespie

D. John Coltrane

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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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Who is known as the King of Rock and Roll?

A. Elvis Presley

B. Michael Jackson

C. John Lennon

D. Bob Dylan

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Which instrument is known for its breathy and soothing sound, often used in jazz music?

A. Saxophone

B. Guitar

C. Clarinet

D. Trombone

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What is the term for the written symbols used in sheet music to indicate pitch and duration of notes?

A. Notation

B. Rhythm

C. Chord

D. Harmony

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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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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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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 genre of music is characterized by its use of synthesizers and electronic production techniques?

A. Electronic

B. Classical

C. Jazz

D. Blues

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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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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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Which term describes the combination of different musical notes played or sung at the same time?

A. Melody

B. Harmony

C. Rhythm

D. Tempo

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What is the technique of shortening the duration of notes in a melody called?

A. Diminution

B. Augmentation

C. Retrograde

D. Transposition

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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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Who is known as the King of Pop?

A. Michael Jackson

B. Elvis Presley

C. John Lennon

D. Bob Marley

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Which style of music originated in the Caribbean and incorporates elements of African, European, and Indigenous music?

A. Reggae

B. Salsa

C. Calypso

D. Tango

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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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Which classical composer was known for his prodigious talent even as a child and composed over 600 works?

A. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

B. Ludwig van Beethoven

C. Johann Sebastian Bach

D. Franz Schubert

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Which musical term indicates a note should be played with a short, detached manner?

A. Staccato

B. Legato

C. Crescendo

D. Fortissimo

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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 term refers to the loudness or softness of a musical sound?

A. Pitch

B. Timbre

C. Dynamics

D. Harmony

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Which musical form consists of three distinct sections, ABA?

A. Ternary

B. Binary

C. Rondo

D. Sonata-Allegro

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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 genre of music originated in Jamaica and is known for its socially conscious lyrics and distinctive beat?

A. Reggae

B. Hip Hop

C. Blues

D. Country

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Which composer is famous for his The Planets suite, which represents the astrological characteristics of the planets?

A. Gustav Holst

B. Edward Elgar

C. Ralph Vaughan Williams

D. Benjamin Britten

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Which music movement emerged in the 1970s characterized by its rebellious attitude and DIY ethos?

A. Punk Rock

B. Disco

C. New Wave

D. Glam Rock

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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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What musical style emerged in the late 1980s, characterized by its use of synthesizers and electronic production?

A. Synth-pop

B. Grunge

C. Hair Metal

D. Alternative Rock

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Which musical era is characterized by elaborate ornamentation and complex melodies, often associated with composers like Bach and Handel?

A. Baroque

B. Classical

C. Romantic

D. Renaissance