What does Thomas Mapfumo address in his lyrics?

• A) the earth's natural beauty
• B) the love of his life, whom he lost too early
• C) Zimbabwe's social and political struggles
• D) the things to hold as important in life
• E) his songs cover such a variety of things, it would be impossible to state his intentions in one simple line

What part of a drum is used to tighten or loosen the membrane?

• A) nuts
• B) bolts
• C) locks
• D) hoop
• E) pegs

What was unique about BTS's performance at the 2020 Grammys?

• A) it was the first K-Pop act at the event
• B) they performed I nEnglish for the first time
• C) it was the first time in America for all seven of their members
• D) they sang with Tim McGraw, country superstar, with only one practice session pre-show
• E) they performed without Jimin, as his COVID test results were positive

Which of the following musicians did NOT collaborate with Duke Ellington?

• A) Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton
• B) Cootie Williams
• C) Diana Ross
• D) Ella Fitzgerald
• E) Frank Sinatra

When Adolphe Sax designed his 14 different saxophones, which pitched design(s) were meant for orchestral use?

• A) A and F
• B) B and C
• C) C and D
• D) Only C
• E) C and F

Who did Frank Sinatra consider the "greatest popular singer in the world"?

• A) Ella Fitzgerald
• B) Billie Holiday
• C) Aretha Franklin
• D) Ray Charles
• E) Stevie Wonder

What was the first Black American recording made in 1895?

• A) George W. Johnson's Laughing Song

• B) Little Richard's Tutti Frutti

• C) Chuck Berry's Johnny B. Goode

• D) Charley Patton's A Spoonful Blues

• E) Blind Lemon Jefferson's Easy Rider Blues

What language is used in Abyssinians' first song Satta Massagana?

• A) Greek
• B) Italian
• C) Amharic
• D) Mandarin
• E) Russian

What can a West Indian steel drum do that most drums cannot?

• A) resonate for over one full minute
• B) be used to play a tune
• C) be tuned a certain pitch
• D) be played while being arried or set in a floor drum system
• E) be used with diferent type membrane covers

If you were a rising country music singer, where might you hope to perform?

• A) Vienna Philharmonic
• B) Grade Ole Opry
• C) Sydney Opera House
• D) Boston Symphony Hall
• E) Walt Disney Concert Hall