🎵 Music Trivia
Quiz Set 6 — Artists
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Question 1 of 10
What is the term for the written notation of music?
A musical score is the written or printed notation of a musical composition.
Question 2 of 10
Who wrote 'Fur Elise'?
Ludwig van Beethoven composed Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor, known as 'Für Elise', around 1810.
Question 3 of 10
How many musicians play in a duo?
A duo (duet) consists of two performers playing or singing together.
Question 4 of 10
What is the world's oldest instrument?
Archaeological evidence suggests bone flutes are among the world's oldest instruments, dating 40,000+ years.
Question 5 of 10
What genre of music originated in New Orleans?
Jazz originated in the late 19th/early 20th century in New Orleans from African American communities.
Question 6 of 10
Who is the 'Queen of Soul'?
Aretha Franklin earned the title 'Queen of Soul' for her powerful voice and cultural impact.
Question 7 of 10
What is the sign used in sheet music for a flat?
A flat sign (♭) lowers a pitch by a half step (semitone) in musical notation.
Question 8 of 10
How many players are in a jazz quartet?
A quartet consists of four musicians — in jazz, typically piano, bass, drums, and a soloist.
Question 9 of 10
What is an arpeggio?
An arpeggio involves playing the notes of a chord in sequence rather than simultaneously.
Question 10 of 10
Which genre is characterized by its use of the 'drop'?
EDM (Electronic Dance Music) is known for its building tension before a 'drop' into an intense bass section.
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