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Quiz Set 19 — Music Theory
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Question 1 of 10
What is the name for a musician who composes and performs their own songs?
A singer-songwriter composes and performs their own songs, often accompanying themselves on guitar or piano.
Question 2 of 10
How many keys does a standard piano have?
A standard modern piano has 88 keys — 52 white and 36 black keys spanning over 7 octaves.
Question 3 of 10
What is the name for a traditional Irish music session?
A seisiún (session) is an informal gathering of traditional Irish musicians.
Question 4 of 10
What does 'ff' mean in music notation?
ff (fortissimo) means very loud in dynamic notation.
Question 5 of 10
What instrument has the deepest voice in a standard orchestra?
The double bass (contrabass) is the lowest-pitched string instrument in the orchestra.
Question 6 of 10
What is the name for a musical composition for voice and orchestra?
A cantata is a vocal composition with orchestra, often in multiple movements.
Question 7 of 10
What does 'piano' mean as a dynamic marking?
Piano (p) as a dynamic marking means soft or quiet playing.
Question 8 of 10
Who composed 'The Planets Suite'?
Gustav Holst composed The Planets Suite (1914-1917), with seven movements named after planets.
Question 9 of 10
What is a 'refrain'?
A refrain is a repeated phrase or section that comes back regularly in a song.
Question 10 of 10
What country is the sitar from?
The sitar is a plucked stringed instrument from India, central to Hindustani classical music.
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