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The city of St. Louis is often called the home of what kind of music?
The city of St. Louis is often called the home of what kind of music?
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The U.S. state of Missouri has a storied musical history. It has been the scene of major developments in several popular music genres as well as the birthplace of many notable musicians. St. Louis was an important venue for early blues and jazz, as well as country and bluegrass. Kansas City is home to famous performers such as Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Lester Young, and its own distinct jazz style. Ragtime got its influential hold in the city of Sedalia, Missouri, thanks to Scott Joplin and his publisher John Stark, and through another Missouri native, James Scott.
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Which of the following instruments belongs to the woodwind family?
Which of the following instruments belongs to the woodwind family?
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A clarinet is a woodwind instrument. A clarinet has a simple, straight tube with intricate keys, a single-reed mouthpiece, and a flared, bell-shaped end. When you play the clarinet, you blow through the mouthpiece and make notes with your fingers on the keys. Clarinets are distinctive because they are straight, with a black body and silver keys, and have a large pitch range.
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Which of these music genres is the banjo usually associated with?
Which of these music genres is the banjo usually associated with?
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As you may already know, the banjo is a plucked string instrument commonly associated with American country and folk music. Several different types of the banjo are used to create different sounds and effects, that can cater to different playing styles. Banjos are commonly made from a wood frame covered in a plastic head or taut skin, although older banjo models would sometimes be made using a steel frame. It has a long neck with four strings that stretch the length of the instrument, which produces a unique sound that boasts a ton of twang and brightness. It’s made from many small, interchangeable parts which is a trait unique to the banjo.
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4/20
Which app would you use to listen to music?
Which app would you use to listen to music?
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Spotify is a proprietary Swedish audio streaming and media services provider founded on 23 April 2006 by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon. It is one of the largest music streaming service providers, with over 489 million monthly active users, including 205 million paying subscribers, as of December 2022. Spotify is listed (through a Luxembourg City-domiciled holding company, Spotify Technology S.A.) on the New York Stock Exchange in the form of American depositary receipts.
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Which of these is a famous musician?
Which of these is a famous musician?
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Mick Jagger (born 26 July 1943) is an English singer, songwriter, actor, and film producer who has achieved international fame as the lead vocalist and one of the founding members of the Rolling Stones. His ongoing songwriting partnership with Keith Richards is one of the most successful in history. Jagger's career has spanned over six decades, and he has been widely described as one of the most popular and influential frontmen in the history of rock & roll.
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Which of these is not a category of musical instruments?
Which of these is not a category of musical instruments?
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A fiddle is a bowed string musical instrument, most often a violin. It is a colloquial term for the violin, used by players in all genres, including classical music. Although in many cases violins and fiddles are essentially synonymous, the style of the music played may determine specific construction differences between fiddles and classical violins.
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7/20
What brand manufactures both motorcycles and musical instruments?
What brand manufactures both motorcycles and musical instruments?
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Yamaha started making pianos when the company was founded in 1887. The motorcycles didn’t come along until after WWII as Japan started to build its reputation as an industrial manufacturer. Today this multi-faceted company not only makes musical instruments and motorcycles, but also bicycles, sporting goods, and robots. Yamaha’s origins are still reflected in their logo—a trio of interlocking tuning forks.
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8/20
Which artist is known as the King of Pop?
Which artist is known as the King of Pop?
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Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Over a four-decade career, his contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture. Jackson influenced artists across many music genres; through stage and video performances, he popularized complicated dance moves such as the moonwalk, to which he gave the name, as well as the robot.
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9/20
What musical instrument did Elvis Presley receive on his 11th birthday?
What musical instrument did Elvis Presley receive on his 11th birthday?
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Elvis famously picked up a guitar as an 11-year-old, when his mother, Gladys, purchased the instrument for his birthday from Tupelo Hardware. Elvis used that guitar all through high school and even in his early career. He owned many more and much nicer guitars during his career and used many prop guitars in his movies.
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10/20
Which of these is not a musical composer?
Which of these is not a musical composer?
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Harry Houdini, born Erik Weisz (March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926) was a Hungarian-American escape artist, illusionist, and stunt performer, noted for his escape acts. His pseudonym is a reference to his spiritual master, French magician Robert-Houdin (1805–1871). He first attracted notice in vaudeville in the United States and then as "Harry 'Handcuff' Houdini" on a tour of Europe, where he challenged police forces to keep him locked up. Soon he extended his repertoire to include chains, ropes slung from skyscrapers, straitjackets under water, and having to escape from and hold his breath inside a sealed milk can with water in it.
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In musical theory, what is the opposite of a crescendo?
In musical theory, what is the opposite of a crescendo?
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Decrescendo is the opposite of crescendo, which refers to the gradual increase in the loudness of a musical passage. The definition of decrescendo is a gradual decrease in the volume of music. It derives from the Italian word decrescere, which means "to decrease or diminish." While the musical term decrescendo originated in classical music, the concept of decrescendoing, as well as its specific dynamic markings, extends into many other styles. Decrescendo passages are common in the musical notation of many genres.
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12/20
Which of the following is a percussion instrument?
Which of the following is a percussion instrument?
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The percussion family is the largest in the orchestra. Percussion instruments include any instrument that makes a sound when it is hit, shaken, or scraped. It's not easy to be a percussionist because it takes a lot of practice to hit an instrument with the right amount of strength, in the right place, and at the right time. Some percussion instruments are tuned and can sound different notes, like the xylophone, timpani, or piano, and some are untuned with no definite pitch, like the bass drum, cymbals, or castanets. Percussion instruments keep the rhythm, make special sounds, and add excitement and color.
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With which music genre is Aretha Franklin most closely associated?
With which music genre is Aretha Franklin most closely associated?
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The most important female soul singer to emerge was Aretha Franklin, originally a gospel singer who began to make secular recordings in 1960 but whose career was later revitalized by her recordings for Atlantic. Her 1967 recordings, such as "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)", "Respect" (written and originally recorded by Otis Redding), and "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man" (written by Chips Moman and Dan Penn), were significant and commercially successful productions.
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An oboe is what type of instrument?
An oboe is what type of instrument?
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The oboe is a type of double-reed woodwind instrument. Oboes are usually made of wood, but may also be made of synthetic materials, such as plastic, resin, or hybrid composites. The most common type of oboe, the soprano oboe pitched in C, measures roughly 25+1⁄2 in long and has metal keys, a conical bore, and a flared bell. Sound is produced by blowing into the reed at a sufficient air pressure, causing it to vibrate with the air column. The distinctive tone is versatile and has been described as "bright".
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When did disco music emerge?
When did disco music emerge?
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Disco, a genre of uptempo dance music, originated in underground clubs in the late 1960s and became the hottest music in the world for the following decade. This music was often played at nightclubs or “discotheques” and featured repetitive vocals and catchy, rhythmic beats provided by instruments like drum sets, synthesizers, and bass guitars. At the height of disco, fans gathered in discotheques like Studio 54, GG’s Barnum Room, and Mudd Club to watch live acts and dance to disco mixes produced by in-house deejays. Popular disco acts included Donna Summer, The Village People, Gloria Gaynor, Kool & the Gang, the Bee Gees, and Rick James.
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16/20
What instrument is in the Guinness logo?
What instrument is in the Guinness logo?
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The development of the Guinness harp trademark is closely linked to the history of the brand’s packaging and advertising. Until the 20th century, Guinness was supplied in bulk to bottling firms and publicans, who transferred it from wooden casks to bottles. When bottling Guinness, each bottler or pub owner used their own label, resulting in the appearance of a range of names and label designs. To protect the brand amidst overseas growth throughout the 19th century, the company created its own trademark bottle label. This label, introduced in 1862, was the now famous, buff-colored oval. It was the first step toward establishing a Guinness visual identity. The main features of the trademark label were the harp, the Guinness name, and the Arthur Guinness signature. They evolved into the three core elements of the Guinness identity, and remain as such today.
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Which of these is a percussion instrument?
Which of these is a percussion instrument?
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A cymbal is a common percussion instrument. Often used in pairs, cymbals consist of thin, normally round plates of various alloys. The majority of cymbals are of indefinite pitch, although small disc-shaped cymbals based on ancient designs sound a definite note (such as crotales). Cymbals are used in many ensembles ranging from the orchestra, percussion ensembles, jazz bands, heavy metal bands, and marching groups. Drum kits usually incorporate at least a crash, ride, or crash/ride, and a pair of hi-hat cymbals. A player of cymbals is known as a cymbalist.
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Who is the Greek god of music?
Who is the Greek god of music?
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In ancient Greek mythology, Apollo was the god of music, healing, light, and prophecy (predicting the future). He was one of the 12 main gods believed to live on Mount Olympus. He also came to be considered a sun god. Because of Apollo’s many important roles, the Greeks loved him greatly. The Romans later worshipped him too. The laurel tree, dolphin, and crow were sacred to Apollo.
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Which musical term means playing a lively and upbeat piece of music?
Which musical term means playing a lively and upbeat piece of music?
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For example, presto and allegro both indicate a speedy execution (presto being faster), but allegro also connotes joy (from its original meaning in Italian). Additional Italian words also indicate a specific mood that adds to the interpretation. For example, a marking of Allegro agitato has both a tempo indication (faster than a usual Allegro) and a mood indication (agitated). These words at times become used as the composition’s title, with perhaps the most famous example being Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings.
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The word psalm originally meant a song sung to which instrument?
The word psalm originally meant a song sung to which instrument?
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The Book of Psalms is a section of the Christian Old Testament and the Hebrew Bible that includes 150 individual psalms. The word psalm, which is pronounced with a silent p, comes from the Greek word psalmos, "song sung to a harp," and its root, psallein, "play a stringed instrument." While they're not often backed by a harp these days, psalms are frequently sung with musical accompaniment in churches and temples.
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