Music Terminology

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of music terminology. It covers a variety of musical concepts, including musical notation, musical instruments, and musical genres.
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What is the name of the musical symbol that indicates a note should be played louder?

  1. Crescendo

  2. Diminuendo

  3. Forte

  4. Piano


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A crescendo is a musical symbol that indicates that the music should get louder gradually.

What is the name of the musical instrument that is played by blowing air across a reed?

  1. Violin

  2. Piano

  3. Guitar

  4. Clarinet


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A clarinet is a musical instrument that is played by blowing air across a reed.

What is the name of the musical genre that is characterized by a strong beat and a repetitive melody?

  1. Classical

  2. Jazz

  3. Rock

  4. Hip-hop


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rock is a musical genre that is characterized by a strong beat and a repetitive melody.

What is the name of the musical symbol that indicates a note should be played softer?

  1. Crescendo

  2. Diminuendo

  3. Forte

  4. Piano


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A diminuendo is a musical symbol that indicates that the music should get softer gradually.

What is the name of the musical instrument that is played by striking strings with a bow?

  1. Violin

  2. Piano

  3. Guitar

  4. Drums


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A violin is a musical instrument that is played by striking strings with a bow.

What is the name of the musical genre that is characterized by a slow tempo and a focus on melody?

  1. Classical

  2. Jazz

  3. Rock

  4. Blues


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Classical music is a musical genre that is characterized by a slow tempo and a focus on melody.

What is the name of the musical symbol that indicates a note should be played at a moderate volume?

  1. Crescendo

  2. Diminuendo

  3. Forte

  4. Mezzo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mezzo is a musical symbol that indicates that a note should be played at a moderate volume.

What is the name of the musical instrument that is played by plucking strings with the fingers?

  1. Violin

  2. Piano

  3. Guitar

  4. Drums


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A guitar is a musical instrument that is played by plucking strings with the fingers.

What is the name of the musical genre that is characterized by a fast tempo and a strong beat?

  1. Classical

  2. Jazz

  3. Rock

  4. Electronic


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Electronic music is a musical genre that is characterized by a fast tempo and a strong beat.

What is the name of the musical symbol that indicates a note should be played very loudly?

  1. Crescendo

  2. Diminuendo

  3. Forte

  4. Fortissimo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fortissimo is a musical symbol that indicates that a note should be played very loudly.

What is the name of the musical instrument that is played by striking keys with a hammer?

  1. Violin

  2. Piano

  3. Guitar

  4. Drums


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A piano is a musical instrument that is played by striking keys with a hammer.

What is the name of the musical genre that is characterized by a focus on improvisation and a strong sense of rhythm?

  1. Classical

  2. Jazz

  3. Rock

  4. Blues


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jazz is a musical genre that is characterized by a focus on improvisation and a strong sense of rhythm.

What is the name of the musical symbol that indicates a note should be played very softly?

  1. Crescendo

  2. Diminuendo

  3. Piano

  4. Pianissimo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pianissimo is a musical symbol that indicates that a note should be played very softly.

What is the name of the musical instrument that is played by striking a membrane with a stick or hand?

  1. Violin

  2. Piano

  3. Guitar

  4. Drums


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Drums are a musical instrument that is played by striking a membrane with a stick or hand.

What is the name of the musical genre that is characterized by a focus on lyrics and a simple melody?

  1. Classical

  2. Jazz

  3. Rock

  4. Pop


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pop is a musical genre that is characterized by a focus on lyrics and a simple melody.

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