Music Quiz

Which genre of music originated in Jamaica and is known for its offbeat rhythm and syncopated melodies?

• country

• hip-hop

• salsa

• reggae

Which musical instrument is played by blowing air through a set of pipes and is commonly used in orchestras?

• flute

• guitar

• clarinet

• trumpet

What is the term used to describe the organization of musical sounds in time?

• harmony

• rhythm

• melody

• tempo

Who composed the famous symphony 'Symphony No. 9 in D minor'?

• Franz Schubert

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Ludwig van Beethoven

Which era of music is known for its use of complex polyphony and counterpoint?

• Baroque

• Renaissance

• Romantic

• Classical

Which genre of music originated in the United States and is characterized by its improvisation and syncopated rhythms?

• jazz

• rock

• classical

• hip-hop

Which musical instrument is played by plucking or strumming its strings and is commonly used in folk and rock music?

• violin

• drums

• guitar

• piano

What is the term used to describe the written symbols used to represent musical sounds?

• musical language

• musical notation

• musical alphabet

• musical script

Who composed the famous piano piece 'Für Elise'?

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Franz Schubert

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Which era of music is known for its use of homophonic texture and emotional expression?

• Baroque era

• Classical era

• Romantic era

• Medieval era