Music and Voice Quiz

What is considered the oldest instrument known to man?

• Drums

• Flute

• Voice

• Harp

Where is the larynx, also known as the voice box, located?

• In the chest

• In the throat

• In the head

• In the abdomen

What causes the vocal cords to vibrate and create vocal sound?

• When air comes up from the stomach

• When air goes down to the lungs

• When air comes up from the lungs

• When air is exhaled through the nose

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways songs have been used throughout history?

• Preserve History

• Religious Expression

• Win Hearts

• Scientific Research

What was a Troubadour in 11th to 13th century Europe?

• A type of musical instrument

• A composer and performer of lyric poetry

• A style of dance

• A religious leader

What method of singing did Africans bring to the Americas?

• Harmony and Melody

• Call and Response

• Solo and Chorus

• Rhythm and Beats

During which centuries did people in Europe begin training their voices with the development of Opera?

• 15th and 16th centuries

• 16th and 17th centuries

• 17th and 18th centuries

• 18th and 19th centuries

Which vocal register is known for producing deeper, richer sounds?

• Head

• Falsetto

• Chest

• Whistle

What type of register is described as breathy and flute-like?

• Chest

• Head

• Falsetto

• Vibrato

Which register is primarily used in opera singing?

• Chest

• Head

• Falsetto

• Mix