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    The Italian word Allegro means fire.

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Professional Musical Quiz based on critical thinking. 10 high level questions to test your musical skills.

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  • 2. 

    The harmonic Minor is different from a Major because it has a flat 3rd and 6th.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The harmonic minor scale is different from a major scale because it has a lowered third and sixth note. In a major scale, the third and sixth notes are typically natural, while in the harmonic minor scale, they are flattened. This alteration gives the harmonic minor scale a distinct sound and creates a unique tonal color.

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  • 3. 

    What is concert pitch in Hz?

    • 1000

    • 500

    • 440

    • 660

    Correct Answer
    A. 440
    Explanation
    Concert pitch refers to the standard tuning of musical instruments, specifically the A note above middle C. It is commonly set at 440 Hz, which means that when an instrument is tuned to concert pitch, the A note will vibrate at a frequency of 440 cycles per second. This standardization allows musicians to play together in harmony, as it ensures that their instruments are all tuned to the same reference point.

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  • 4. 

    How many "modes" are most commonly taught in music theory?

    • 3

    • 6

    • 7

    • 9

    Correct Answer
    A. 7
    Explanation
    In music theory, the most commonly taught modes are the Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian modes. These modes are derived from the major scale and each have a unique set of intervals and characteristics. By learning these seven modes, musicians can expand their understanding of harmony and melody, and use them to create different moods and tonalities in their compositions.

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  • 5. 

    What does SATB stand for?

    Correct Answer
    Soprano Alto Tenor Bass
    Explanation
    SATB stands for Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass. These are the four main voice types in choral music. Soprano refers to the highest female voice, Alto is the lower female voice, Tenor is the highest male voice, and Bass is the lowest male voice. These voice types are commonly used in choral compositions to create harmonies and balance the different vocal ranges.

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  • 6. 

    Pattern recognition forms the foundation for what musical element?

    • Harmony

    • Melody

    • Rhythm

    • Form

    • All of these

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. All of these
    Explanation
    Most music is based on recognizable patterns. Harmony, melody, rhythm, and form are all elements of music that can be identified through patterns.

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  • 7. 

    Which of the following would describe composer and teacher Alan Belkin's idea of ideal music?

    • Music that is predictable and familiar

    • Music that is wild and unfamiliar

    • Music that is difficult to understand

    • Music that is subtle and mysterious

    Correct Answer
    A. Music that is subtle and mysterious
    Explanation
    Belkin says: "In addition to emotional variety, I also look for depth: multiple layers, mystery, subtlety. I use these terms quite literally; for example "multiple layers" refers to music in which counterpoint and orchestration provide several things happening at a time, at different levels of prominence. "Mystery" comes from one or more such layers which are indistinct, but intriguing. "Subtlety" is a result of the interplay of layers and musical connections in ways that are not overly obvious. Music with these elements makes me want to listen more than once."

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  • 8. 

    Is the following statement true or false? John Cage's 4'33'' is a silent piece.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Cage's work contains no notes for the performer to play; however, it is anything but silent.

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  • 9. 

    Which of the sentences below describe John Cage's 4'33''?

    • A silent piece of music

    • A piece of music where the performers don't perform

    • A piece of music where the musicians make no sound

    • A piece of music with pre-determined sounds

    Correct Answer
    A. A piece of music where the musicians make no sound
    Explanation
    4'33'' is a piece where the musicians make no sounds; but, the sounds come from the space around the audience.

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  • 10. 

    The so-called "Cocktail Party Effect" is an example of which mental process?

    • Pattern recognition

    • Differencing

    • Filtering

    • Optioning

    Correct Answer
    A. Differencing
    Explanation
    The so-called "Cocktail Party Effect" allows us to isolate a certain set of frequencies and reduce all of the other ones in a noisy environment. This is an example of differencing.

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