Who composed the iconic ballet suite The Nutcracker?

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Who composed the iconic ballet suite The Nutcracker?

A. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

B. Igor Stravinsky

C. Sergei Prokofiev

D. Dmitri Shostakovich

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A. Binary

B. Ternary

C. Rondo

D. Sonata-Allegro

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A. Grunge

B. Britpop

C. Hip Hop

D. Techno

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A. Melody

B. Harmony

C. Rhythm

D. Tempo

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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 term is used to describe a smooth, connected style of playing or singing?

A. Legato

B. Staccato

C. Pizzicato

D. Sforzando

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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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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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What is the term for a rapid alternation between two adjacent notes in a piece of music?

A. Trill

B. Tremolo

C. Arpeggio

D. Glissando

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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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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 instrument is a member of the percussion family and is played with sticks?

A. Violin

B. Flute

C. Drum

D. Saxophone

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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 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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Who was the lead singer of the rock band Queen?

A. Freddie Mercury

B. John Lennon

C. Mick Jagger

D. David Bowie

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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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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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Who composed the opera The Magic Flute?

A. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

B. Giuseppe Verdi

C. Richard Wagner

D. Johann Sebastian Bach

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Which legendary guitarist is known for songs like Purple Haze and Hey Joe?

A. Jimi Hendrix

B. Eric Clapton

C. Jimmy Page

D. B.B. King

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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 compositional technique involves two or more independent melodies played simultaneously?

A. Counterpoint

B. Harmony

C. Melody

D. Canon

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What musical style, originating in Jamaica, combines elements of reggae and hip hop?

A. Dancehall

B. Soca

C. Calypso

D. Dubstep

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

A. Interval

B. Octave

C. Chord

D. Harmony

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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 composed the iconic ballet suite The Nutcracker?

A. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

B. Igor Stravinsky

C. Sergei Prokofiev

D. Dmitri Shostakovich

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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 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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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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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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A. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

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