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Music History Quizzes, Questions & Answers

Music has been around for as long as humans have. Do you think you know a lot about music history? Did you know that the earliest records of music are folk and tribal songs that have been passed down for generations? The first “instrument” was the human voice, but people have been using objects as percussion instruments for nearly as long.
 
Did you know that the first known created instruments date back over 40,000 years? Flutes carved of bone have been in Slovenian caves that are between 43,000 and 45,000 years old! Throughout history, most music was religious or ceremonial in nature, used to pass down historical events and beliefs. If you think you’re ready, why don’t you try out some of our quizzes and see if you are in tune with our answers?

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Embark on a musical journey back to the opulent and vibrant era of the Baroque period. "The Baroque Period Quiz" is crafted to challenge your knowledge of an essential era in art, music, architecture, and literature,...

Questions: 25  |  Attempts: 4246   |  Last updated: Aug 27, 2024
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    Which of the following was not a significant difference between Renaissance music and Baroque music?
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The romantic era is known for the passion that people had for each other and how they expressed it. In this era there were artists whose music still has the power to melt hearts through a serenade or an...

Questions: 18  |  Attempts: 2279   |  Last updated: Aug 27, 2024
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    The approximate time period for the Romantic period is
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Western music has its origins in Europe and has undergone a lot of changes since its inception. There were different songs and notations throughout history, and some can still be heard in theatres today. How about you take up the...

Questions: 5  |  Attempts: 1354   |  Last updated: Mar 21, 2022
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    Who composed 'The Flying Dutchman'?
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A review of Chapter 6, Romantic Period in Music History.

Questions: 11  |  Attempts: 5943   |  Last updated: Aug 22, 2023
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    Frederick Chopin wrote most of his music for the following instrument(s).
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Questions: 17  |  Attempts: 3043   |  Last updated: Mar 22, 2023
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    Johann Sebastian Bach belongs to the  ___________________ era.
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