Music and Performance

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

  1. Solo

  2. Ensemble

  3. Opera

  4. Symphony


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A symphony is a type of musical composition, not a type of performance.

What is the term for a group of musicians who perform together?

  1. Orchestra

  2. Band

  3. Ensemble

  4. Chorus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An ensemble is a group of musicians who perform together, regardless of the size or instrumentation of the group.

Which of the following is not a type of vocal performance?

  1. Opera

  2. Oratorio

  3. Cantata

  4. Lied


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A lied is a type of German art song, typically performed by a single singer with piano accompaniment.

What is the term for a musical performance that tells a story?

  1. Opera

  2. Oratorio

  3. Cantata

  4. Musical


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An opera is a type of musical performance that tells a story through music, acting, and scenery.

Which of the following is not a type of instrumental performance?

  1. Concerto

  2. Sonata

  3. Symphony

  4. Chamber music


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A symphony is a type of musical composition, not a type of performance.

What is the term for a musical performance that is improvised?

  1. Jam session

  2. Free improvisation

  3. Aleatoric music

  4. Musique concrète


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A jam session is a type of musical performance in which musicians improvise together.

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 a system of vocal sight-singing, not a type of musical notation.

What is the term for a musical performance that is given in front of an audience?

  1. Concert

  2. Recital

  3. Opera

  4. Musical


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A concert is a type of musical performance that is given in front of an audience.

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

  1. Classical music

  2. Jazz

  3. Rock

  4. Electronic music


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Electronic music is a type of musical composition, not a type of genre.

What is the term for a musical performance that is recorded and released for sale?

  1. Album

  2. Single

  3. EP

  4. Mixtape


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An album is a type of musical performance that is recorded and released for sale.

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

  1. Piano

  2. Guitar

  3. Violin

  4. Synthesizer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A synthesizer is a type of electronic musical instrument, not a type of acoustic musical instrument.

What is the term for a musical performance that is given in a theater?

  1. Opera

  2. Musical

  3. Play

  4. Dance performance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A musical is a type of musical performance that is given in a theater.

Which of the following is not a type of musical ensemble?

  1. Orchestra

  2. Band

  3. Chorus

  4. Chamber music ensemble


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A chamber music ensemble is a type of musical ensemble that typically consists of a small number of musicians playing acoustic instruments.

What is the term for a musical performance that is given in a religious setting?

  1. Mass

  2. Oratorio

  3. Cantata

  4. Motet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A mass is a type of musical performance that is given in a religious setting.

Which of the following is not a type of musical festival?

  1. Rock festival

  2. Jazz festival

  3. Classical music festival

  4. Film festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A film festival is a type of festival that showcases films, not musical performances.

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