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Quiz Set 14 — Music Theory
Answer all 10 questions. Click an option to see if you got it right!
Question 1 of 10
What is the lowest instrument in the brass family?
The tuba is the lowest-pitched and largest brass instrument in the standard orchestra.
Question 2 of 10
What music genre features 808 bass and auto-tune?
Trap music, originating in Atlanta, characteristically uses 808 drum machines and auto-tuned vocals.
Question 3 of 10
Who composed the famous 'Hallelujah Chorus'?
George Frideric Handel composed the 'Hallelujah' chorus as part of his oratorio Messiah (1741).
Question 4 of 10
What is the term for quiet notes suddenly becoming loud?
Sforzando (sfz) is a sudden, strong accent on a note that would otherwise be played normally.
Question 5 of 10
How many frets does a standard guitar have?
Most standard electric guitars have 22 frets, though some have 21 or 24.
Question 6 of 10
Which orchestra is considered the world's finest?
The Berlin Philharmonic is consistently ranked among the world's finest orchestras.
Question 7 of 10
What is a chord progression?
A chord progression is a sequence of chords played in order that creates harmonic movement.
Question 8 of 10
Who is the highest-grossing touring artist of all time?
The Rolling Stones hold the record for highest-grossing concert tour history.
Question 9 of 10
What scale has only whole tones?
A whole tone scale consists entirely of major seconds (whole steps), with no half steps.
Question 10 of 10
What does the term 'a cappella' literally mean?
A cappella literally means 'in the chapel style' in Italian — vocal music without instruments.
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