Classical Music Education

Classical Music Education Quiz

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Violin
  2. Piano
  3. Guitar
  4. Cello
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Standard notation
  2. Tablature
  3. Solfege
  4. Neumes
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Symphony
  2. Concerto
  3. Sonata
  4. Jazz
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Orchestra
  2. Chamber orchestra
  3. String quartet
  4. Rock band
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Ballet
  2. Modern dance
  3. Tap dance
  4. Flamenco
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Grand opera
  2. Comic opera
  3. Operetta
  4. Musical
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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