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Quiz Set 9 — Music Theory
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Question 1 of 10
Who wrote 'Clair de Lune'?
Claude Debussy composed 'Clair de Lune' (moonlight) as the third movement of Suite bergamasque.
Question 2 of 10
What is the term for music played at a slow, stately pace?
Adagio is a tempo marking indicating slow, stately playing — usually 66-76 BPM.
Question 3 of 10
How many strings does a cello have?
A cello has 4 strings tuned C-G-D-A from lowest to highest.
Question 4 of 10
What is the difference between major and minor scales?
Major scales sound bright and happy; minor scales sound darker or sadder due to different interval patterns.
Question 5 of 10
What band released 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'?
Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' from Nevermind (1991) became the anthem of grunge rock.
Question 6 of 10
What is the name of the curved mark connecting two notes in sheet music?
A tie connects two notes of the same pitch, indicating the second note should not be re-attacked.
Question 7 of 10
Which country has the most UNESCO-listed music traditions?
China has numerous UNESCO-listed intangible cultural heritage music traditions.
Question 8 of 10
What is the lowest string on a standard guitar tuned to?
The lowest string on a standard guitar is the thick E string (low E, ~82 Hz).
Question 9 of 10
What does 'mf' mean in music notation?
Mezzo forte (mf) means moderately loud — between piano (soft) and forte (loud).
Question 10 of 10
Who composed 'The Nutcracker'?
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky composed The Nutcracker ballet in 1892.
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