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

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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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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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What is the technique of gradually getting louder called?

A. Crescendo

B. Diminuendo

C. Fortissimo

D. Decrescendo

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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 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 country is known for the musical genre called Fado?

A. Portugal

B. Greece

C. Turkey

D. Argentina

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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 instrument is a member of the keyboard family and uses reeds to produce sound?

A. Accordion

B. Organ

C. Piano

D. Harpsichord

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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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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 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 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 musical form consists of three distinct sections, ABA?

A. Ternary

B. Binary

C. Rondo

D. Sonata-Allegro

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Which term refers to the distance between two pitches in a musical scale?

A. Interval

B. Octave

C. Chord

D. Harmony

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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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Who composed the opera Madame Butterfly?

A. Giacomo Puccini

B. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

C. Ludwig van Beethoven

D. Georges Bizet

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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 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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Which musical form has a recurring main theme that alternates with contrasting sections?

A. Rondo

B. Sonata-Allegro

C. Ternary

D. Theme and Variations

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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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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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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 music style originated in Argentina and is known for its passionate and dramatic expression?

A. Tango

B. Samba

C. Bossa Nova

D. Mariachi

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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 famous composer wrote the Four Seasons?

A. Antonio Vivaldi

B. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

C. Ludwig van Beethoven

D. Franz Joseph Haydn

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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 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

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Which genre of music combines elements of punk rock and heavy metal, known for its high energy and aggressive sound?

A. Hardcore

B. Grunge

C. Metalcore

D. Emo

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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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Sitar and tabla are traditional instruments from which musical tradition?

A. Indian

B. Chinese

C. Japanese

D. African

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B. Black Power Movement

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

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