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Classical Music Education

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Which of the following is NOT a common instrument used in classical music?

  1. Violin

  2. Piano

  3. Guitar

  4. Cello


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Guitar is not a common instrument used in classical music, while violin, piano, and cello are.

What is the name of the musical notation system used in classical music?

  1. Standard notation

  2. Tablature

  3. Solfege

  4. Neumes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Standard notation is the musical notation system used in classical music.

Which of the following is NOT a common form of classical music?

  1. Symphony

  2. Concerto

  3. Sonata

  4. Jazz


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jazz is not a common form of classical music, while symphony, concerto, and sonata are.

What is the name of the musical term that refers to the speed of a piece of music?

  1. Tempo

  2. Meter

  3. Dynamics

  4. Harmony


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tempo is the musical term that refers to the speed of a piece of music.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of classical music ensemble?

  1. Orchestra

  2. Chamber orchestra

  3. String quartet

  4. Rock band


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rock band is not a common type of classical music ensemble, while orchestra, chamber orchestra, and string quartet are.

What is the name of the musical term that refers to the relative loudness of a piece of music?

  1. Dynamics

  2. Tempo

  3. Meter

  4. Harmony


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dynamics is the musical term that refers to the relative loudness of a piece of music.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of classical music vocal ensemble?

  1. Choir

  2. Madrigal group

  3. Opera company

  4. Boy band


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Boy band is not a common type of classical music vocal ensemble, while choir, madrigal group, and opera company are.

What is the name of the musical term that refers to the arrangement of notes in a chord?

  1. Harmony

  2. Melody

  3. Rhythm

  4. Texture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Harmony is the musical term that refers to the arrangement of notes in a chord.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of classical music dance?

  1. Ballet

  2. Modern dance

  3. Tap dance

  4. Flamenco


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tap dance is not a common type of classical music dance, while ballet, modern dance, and flamenco are.

What is the name of the musical term that refers to the overall sound of a piece of music?

  1. Texture

  2. Harmony

  3. Melody

  4. Rhythm


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Texture is the musical term that refers to the overall sound of a piece of music.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of classical music opera?

  1. Grand opera

  2. Comic opera

  3. Operetta

  4. Musical


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Musical is not a common type of classical music opera, while grand opera, comic opera, and operetta are.

What is the name of the musical term that refers to the repetition of a musical phrase or pattern?

  1. Motif

  2. Theme

  3. Variation

  4. Development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Motif is the musical term that refers to the repetition of a musical phrase or pattern.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of classical music concerto?

  1. Piano concerto

  2. Violin concerto

  3. Cello concerto

  4. Jazz concerto


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jazz concerto is not a common type of classical music concerto, while piano concerto, violin concerto, and cello concerto are.

What is the name of the musical term that refers to the main melody of a piece of music?

  1. Theme

  2. Motif

  3. Variation

  4. Development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Theme is the musical term that refers to the main melody of a piece of music.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of classical music symphony?

  1. Symphony no. 5

  2. Symphony no. 9

  3. Symphony no. 101

  4. Jazz symphony


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jazz symphony is not a common type of classical music symphony, while Symphony no. 5, Symphony no. 9, and Symphony no. 101 are.

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