Music and Sociology

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What is the term used to describe the study of the relationship between music and society?

  1. Music sociology

  2. Sociomusicology

  3. Ethnomusicology

  4. Musical anthropology


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sociomusicology is the interdisciplinary study of the relationship between music and society.

Which of the following is NOT a function of music in society?

  1. Communication

  2. Entertainment

  3. Social cohesion

  4. Economic gain


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While music can be used for economic gain, it is not a primary function of music in society.

What is the term used to describe the process by which music is used to express and reinforce social norms and values?

  1. Musical enculturation

  2. Musical socialization

  3. Musical acculturation

  4. Musical assimilation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Musical socialization is the process by which individuals learn the musical norms and values of their culture.

Which of the following is NOT a type of musical subculture?

  1. Hip hop

  2. Punk

  3. Classical

  4. Heavy metal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Classical music is not typically considered a musical subculture.

What is the term used to describe the process by which music is used to create a sense of community and belonging?

  1. Musical bonding

  2. Musical cohesion

  3. Musical solidarity

  4. Musical unity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Musical bonding is the process by which music is used to create a sense of community and belonging.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences musical taste?

  1. Culture

  2. Social class

  3. Gender

  4. Age


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While age can influence musical taste, it is not a primary factor.

What is the term used to describe the process by which music is used to resist or challenge social norms and values?

  1. Musical subversion

  2. Musical rebellion

  3. Musical protest

  4. Musical dissent


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Musical subversion is the process by which music is used to resist or challenge social norms and values.

Which of the following is NOT a type of musical genre?

  1. Rock

  2. Pop

  3. Classical

  4. Jazz


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Classical music is not typically considered a musical genre.

What is the term used to describe the process by which music is used to express and reinforce individual identity?

  1. Musical self-expression

  2. Musical identity formation

  3. Musical self-definition

  4. Musical self-realization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Musical self-expression is the process by which music is used to express and reinforce individual identity.

Which of the following is NOT a type of musical performance?

  1. Concert

  2. Recital

  3. Opera

  4. Musical


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Musicals are not typically considered a type of musical performance.

What is the term used to describe the process by which music is used to create a sense of place and belonging?

  1. Musical placemaking

  2. Musical territoriality

  3. Musical rootedness

  4. Musical grounding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Musical placemaking is the process by which music is used to create a sense of place and belonging.

Which of the following is NOT a type of musical instrument?

  1. Piano

  2. Guitar

  3. Violin

  4. Computer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Computers are not typically considered musical instruments.

What is the term used to describe the process by which music is used to create a sense of time and history?

  1. Musical timekeeping

  2. Musical chronology

  3. Musical historiography

  4. Musical memory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Musical timekeeping is the process by which music is used to create a sense of time and history.

Which of the following is NOT a type of musical notation?

  1. Staff notation

  2. Tablature

  3. Solfege

  4. Neumes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Solfege is not typically considered a type of musical notation.

What is the term used to describe the process by which music is used to create a sense of ritual and ceremony?

  1. Musical ritualization

  2. Musical ceremonialization

  3. Musical sanctification

  4. Musical consecration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Musical ritualization is the process by which music is used to create a sense of ritual and ceremony.

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