Academic Decathlon all sections Music Quiz

What is the role of music in relation to the environment as mentioned in the text?

• Music is solely for entertainment.

• Music helps us enjoy and protect the planet.

• Music has no connection to the environment.

• Music is only about human emotions.

What does Section II of the resource guide focus on?

• The history of music.

• The Natural World.

• Modern music trends.

• Famous composers.

What is the focus of the third section of the resource guide?

• Celebrating the Planet.

• Famous musical instruments.

• The history of Western music.

• The evolution of music genres.

What does the final section of the resource guide concentrate on?

• Musical instruments.

• Words of Warning.

• Famous composers.

• Music theory.

What is the broadest definition of music according to the text?

• Sound organized in time

• Sound organized in space

• Sound organized in rhythm

• Sound organized in harmony

What are the two main characteristics of a sound wave mentioned in the text?

• Amplitude and frequency

• Pitch and tone

• Rhythm and melody

• Volume and speed

According to the text, what has globalization done to the boundaries between Western and non-Western cultures?

• Made them more distinct

• Made them more permeable

• Eliminated them completely

• Reinforced them

What does the amplitude of a sound wave affect?

• The pitch of the sound

• The decibel level, or how loud or soft the tone is

• The speed of the sound

• The rhythm of the sound

What is the frequency of a pure sine wave that sounds like an A above middle C?

• 220 Hz

• 440 Hz

• 880 Hz

• 330 Hz

Which type of musical instruments are classified as chordophones?

• Trumpet, trombone, French horn

• Violin, viola, cello, double bass

• Timpani, bass drum, snare drum

• Piano, harpsichord, organ