General trivia
Which music streaming platform originated in Sweden?
spotify
The G clef is also known as?
treble clef
Name a composer from the Baroque period that isn't BACH
Vivaldi, Handel
What are the four main voice types?
soprano, alto, tenor, bass
What does EDM stand for?
electronic dance music
How many keys does a grand piano have?
88
Give a definition for what 'interval' describes in music
The distance (number of steps) between two notes
Ornamentation
Give a definition for what an "art song" is. Mention the instruments + lyrics
A composition written for solo voice + piano. Lyrics are set to an existing poem.
Name one feature of Tango music
syncopated/habanera rhythm, emphasis on beats 1 and 3, typically in ternary form, typically in a minor key, bandoneon/violin as important melodic instruments, use of chromatic movement in melody
Which artist currently has the most Grammy wins?
Beyonce - 35
Name the major and minor key for the key signature with 3 FLATS
Eb Major, C minor
What is concerto grosso (Baroque) and what is Chamber music (Classical)
Concerto grosso - written for group of soloists + orchestra, chamber music is written for small group of musicians where 1 musician plays each part
Name a difference between opera and a musical
opera is continuously sung to tell the story whereas musicals will have spoken dialogue as part of the narrative
Give a definition for 'call and response'
one person plays/sings a phrase, and a group of people copy/echo it back
Which artist had the most streams on Spotify in 2025?
Bad Bunny
How many notes are there in a one octave chromatic scale?
12
Name all the main sections of ritornello form (2 sections) and sonata form (3 sections)
Ritornello form - ritornello, episode
sonata form - exposition, development, recapitulation
name two identifying features of the chorus in popular music
highest pitch, repeated melodic phrases, all instruments playing, might have multiple singers
Digital Audio Workstation
Which female musician is the youngest person to win two Oscars for best song?
Billie Eilish
Name the 4 cadence types and describe the chord movement of each type
What is a similarity and difference between alberti bass and pedal?
Similarity - both played the bass instruments, Alberti bass is a broken chord and a pedal is repeatedly playing either the tonic or dominant note of a key
Give a definition for syllabic and melismatic
syllabic - notes change every word/syllable
Melismatic - a syllable/word is held over many notes
Name one defining feature of tango, salsa and EDM music except for instruments
tango - typically in minor key, slower tempo, emphasis on beat 1 and 3, chromatic melodies, I and V in harmony, syncopated rhythm
Salsa - call and response in chorus, son clave underlying rhythm, fast tempo, syncopated rhythm
EDM - Four to the floor in chorus, build-up by increasing note duration/value, repeated hook, repeated chord progression,