Music Genres & Theory

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Know your tempo from your treble clef?

1. How many notes are in a standard musical octave (inclusive)?

  • Seven
  • Five
  • Twelve
  • Eight

An octave spans eight notes, e.g. C to C.

2. Which genre originated in New Orleans in the early 20th century?

  • Reggae
  • Techno
  • Jazz
  • Country

Jazz originated in New Orleans around the early 1900s.

3. What does the term 'forte' mean in music?

  • Soft
  • Loud
  • Fast
  • Slow

'Forte' (f) instructs the player to play loudly.

4. Which country is the birthplace of reggae?

  • Jamaica
  • Brazil
  • Trinidad
  • Cuba

Reggae originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s.

5. A group of four musicians is called a…

  • Trio
  • Duet
  • Quartet
  • Quintet

Four performers make up a quartet.

6. Which clef is commonly used for high-pitched instruments?

  • Bass clef
  • Alto clef
  • Tenor clef
  • Treble clef

The treble clef is used for higher pitches.

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