Year 9 Music Bumper End-of -Year Quiz

What does musical theatre (also known as a musical) contain?

• A combination of songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance.
• A combination of songs and acrobatics
• Just dance without any songs
• Only spoken dialogue and acting

When did musicals as we know them become popular?

• 18th century

• 19th century

• 20th century

• 21st century

What is a jukebox musical?

• A jukebox musical is a type of fruit commonly found in tropical regions.
• A jukebox musical is a type of car engine part.
• A jukebox musical is a stage or film musical that uses previously released popular songs as its musical score.
• A jukebox musical is a type of dance originating in the 1950s.

When a musical is 'sung-through' what does this mean?

• The actors only speak, not sing, during the performance.
• The musical has no dialogue, only instrumental music.
• The songs are performed by a recorded voice, not live singers.
• The entire story is conveyed through continuous singing.

Which one of the following is a sung-through musical?

• Les Misérables
• The Phantom of the Opera
• Wicked

• Mamma Mia

What is an 'Overture'?

• A type of flower
• A type of dance
• Orchestral piece at the beginning of a musical

• A type of dessert

What are solo songs usually about in a musical?

• Solo songs in a musical are usually about expressing the character's emotions, thoughts, or motivations.
• Solo songs in a musical are usually about car mechanics
• Solo songs in a musical are usually about cooking recipes
• Solo songs in a musical are usually about the weather

Why are action songs usually included in musicals?

• To provide historical context
• To showcase elaborate costumes
• To slow down the pace of the musical
• To add energy, engage the audience, and enhance the entertainment value.

Why are chorus and production numbers included in musicals?

• To confuse the audience
• To showcase the lighting design
• To provide a platform for solo performances
• Chorus and production numbers are included in musicals to enhance storytelling, provide spectacle, showcase the talents of the ensemble, and create memorable moments for the audience.

The Western Classical Tradition refers to music composed between which of the below dates?

• 1750 and 1900

• 1600 and 1700
• 1600 and 1900

• 1500 and 1600