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100
What genre of music originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is characterized by its improvisational and syncopated rhythms?
Jazz
100
Which country music icon is known for hits like "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You"?
Dolly Parton
100
In "The Sound of Music," what Austrian family does Maria become the governess for?
The Von Trapp family
100
"Somewhere over the rainbow way up high ___________"
"There's a land that I heard of once in a lullaby"
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
100
How many sharps and flats are in the key of C major?
0
100
In what year did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade begin, and what was the first character balloon to debut?
Started in 1924; Felix the Cat was the first character balloon in 1927. 
200
What ancient civilization used letters of the alphabet to represent musical pitches in their notation system?
Ancient Greece
200
Who was the lead singer of the rock band Queen, known for his powerful vocals and vibrant stage presence?
Freddie Mercury
200
Which Broadway show holds the record for being the longest-running, captivating audiences since 1988?
"The Phantom of the Opera"
200
"Wise men say, only fools rush in ___________"
"But I can't help falling in love with you"
"Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley
200
Which musical term indicates a gradual increase in volume and is often abbreviated as "cresc."?
Crescendo
200
Since when have Americans been watching football on Thanksgiving Day, with the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys hosting traditional games?
Since the NFL's inception in 1920.
300
What was the tritone historically called in medieval music due to its dissonance?
The "Devil's Interval"
300
In 1967, The Beatles released a groundbreaking album featuring songs like "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" and "A Day in the Life." What is the title of this album?
"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"
300
What electrifying musical takes us back to the summer of love, following the romance between the iconic characters Danny and Sandy?
"Grease"
300
"Oh, yeah, I'll tell you somethin'
I think you'll understand
When I say that somethin' ___________"
"I wanna hold your hand"
"I Want to Hold Your Hand" by The Beatles
300
What is a Time signature in music, what does it indicate?
Time signatures in music indicate the number of beats in each measure and the type of note that receives one beat. Common time signatures include 4/4, 3/4, and 6/8.
300
What is a popular Thanksgiving dish uses cranberries, and how much cranberries do Americans consume during the Thanksgiving week?
About 80 million pounds.
400
What is the title of the world's oldest known musical composition, discovered on a clay tablet in Syria and dating back to around 1400 BCE?
"Hurrian Hymn No. 6"
400
In 1983, what music video became one of the first to gain widespread popularity on MTV, featuring a groundbreaking blend of animation and live-action sequences?
"Thriller" by Michael Jackson
400
Which 1943 musical is credited with transforming musical theater by seamlessly integrating songs into the narrative, marking the collaboration of Rodgers and Hammerstein
"Oklahoma"
400
"'Cause, baby, there ain't no mountain high enough, Ain't no valley low enough _______"
"Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you, babe"
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
400
In music notation, what type of note receives one beat in a 4/4 time signature?
Quarter note
400
What did President Franklin D. Roosevelt attempt to do during the Great Depression, in relation to Thanksgiving?
He attempted to move Thanksgiving up a week to boost the economy and give people more time for christmas shopping.
500
What are the oldest known musical instruments, made from bird bones and mammoth ivory, dating back over 40,000 years?
Bone Flutes
500
What famous bassline did Vanilla Ice sample in "Ice Ice Baby," initially denying it but later crediting the artists?
Queen and David Bowie's "Under Pressure"
500
What 1927 musical is recognized for addressing racial discrimination and is considered a pioneer in integrating social issues into musical theater?
"Show Boat"
500
"Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer
Not a trace of doubt in my mind _________"
"I'm in love, I'm a believer!
I couldn't leave her if I tried"
"I'm a Believer" by The Monkees
500
What is the world's largest instrument, that can be found in Luray Caverns, Virginia, USA?
Great Stalacpipe Organ that uses stalactites to produce tones
500
Who campaigned for 17 years to make Thanksgiving a national holiday, and what president declared it a holiday in 1863?
Sarah Josepha Hale wrote a letter to President Lincoln he declared it a holiday in 1863.