Music Fundamentals

Test your knowledge of basic music concepts, instruments, composers, and genres.

5 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is credited with inventing the piano?

  1. Bartolomeo Cristofori
  2. Johann Sebastian Bach
  3. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  4. Ludwig van Beethoven
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the musical genre that originated in the African-American community in the 19th century?

  1. Jazz
  2. Blues
  3. Gospel
  4. R&B
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is considered to be the father of rock and roll?

  1. Elvis Presley
  2. Chuck Berry
  3. Little Richard
  4. Jerry Lee Lewis
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the musical genre that is characterized by its use of improvisation?

  1. Jazz
  2. Blues
  3. Gospel
  4. R&B
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the musical genre that is characterized by its use of electronic instruments?

  1. Electronic music
  2. Techno
  3. House
  4. Trance