Musical Vocab
Which of these vocal ranges can sing the lowest notes?
A. Soprano
B. Tenor
C. Contralto
D. Baritone
D. Baritone
In Greek mythology, who is a nature god of fruitfulness, vegetation, wine and ecstasy?
A. Dionysus
B. Paramitas
C. Shamash
D. Thyestes
A. Dionysus
Which type of tea is drunk by pregnant women with the intent of hastening the birthing process?
A. Lemon balm
B. Turmeric
C. Lavender
D. Raspberry leaf
D. Raspberry leaf
A. Propeller
B. Anchor
C. Wheel
D. Rudder
D. Rudder
Before marrying Prince Charles in 1981, Lady Diana Spencer had what job?
A. Preschool assistant
B. Business CEO
C. Flight attendant
D. Fashion model
A. Preschool assistant
Which of the following best describes a musical crescendo?
A. A prolonged silence
B. A gradual increase in loudness
C. A quick solo
D. Rapid changes in pitch
B. A gradual increase in loudness
What is the creature who is part human and part bird that lured sailors to destruction by the sweetness of her song?
A. Deimos
B. Siren
C. Jocasta
D. Hypnos
B. Siren
Which type of tea is used worldwide as a sleep aid and promotes calmness and muscle relaxation?
A. Guava
B. Chamomile
C. Saint-John's-wort
D. Marshmallow root
B. Chamomile
Which word describes something "behind a ship"?
A. Astral
B. Astern
C. Port
D. Starboard
B. Astern
After King Charles III, Prince William is next in line for the British throne. Who is after him?
A. Prince Andrew
B. Prince Harry
C. Prince George
D. Princess Charlotte
C. Prince George
A nocturne is a piece of music meant to evoke:
A. Days of youth
B. Wild animals
C. Nighttime
D. Wartime
C. Nighttime
In Scandinavian mythology, what is the end of the world of gods and men?
A. Rinda
B. Ragnarok
C. Rognerik
D. Valhalla
B. Ragnarok
Which type of tea is used to treat lung-related problems because of its antiseptic and antibacterial properties?
A. Eucalyptus
B. Rooibos
C. Peppermint
D. Sage
A. Eucalyptus
What kind of knot is "made of two reverse half-knots"?
A. Bowling
B. Reef
C. Square
D. Clove
C. Square
True or false: The reigning British monarch does not need a passport to travel overseas?
A. True
B. False
A. True
Which of the following are accidentals?
A. Drumsticks and xylophone mallets
B. Spit valves on brass instruments
C. Oboes and bassoons
D. Sharp and flat signs next to notes
D. Sharp and flat signs next to notes
Which king commanded the Greek armies against Troy when Paris carried off Helen?
A. Heracles
B. Hector
C. Hymen
D. Agamemnon
D. Agamemnon
Which floral tea is popular in China for its cooling effect and for being said to lower blood pressure?
A. Kuding
B. Chrysanthemum
C. Barley
D. Jiaogulan
B. Chrysanthemum
Which word means "being in or facing the direction toward which the wind is blowing"?
A. Leeward
B. Southerly
C. Downwind
D. Windward
A. Leeward
The only British king to willingly abdicate, Edward VIII, left the throne because...
A. He hated the extravagant lifestyle
B. He wanted to marry a divorcee
C. He was caught embezzling money
D. He fought a disastrous battle
B. He wanted to marry a divorcee
Playing the notes of a chord in succession rather than simultaneously is known as what?
A. Arpeggio
B. Tremolo
C. Legato
D. Cadenza
A. Arpeggio
In Greek mythology, who is the most famous of the Cyclopes (one-eyed giants)
A. Poulydamas
B. Polyphemus
C. Polydorus
D. Polypoets
B. Polyphemus
Which type of tea is sometimes consumed by people who want to strengthen their memory?
A. Linden flower
B. Osmanthus
C. Gingko
D. Honeybush
C. Gingko
What is both "the place where a ship lies when at anchor or at a wharf" and a place to sit, sleep, or rest on ship?
A. Board
B. Bunk
C. Berth
D. Dock
C. Berth
In 1923 the future Queen Consort Elizabeth began the tradition of doing what with her wedding bouquet?
A. Planting it in the royal gardens
B. Selling it and donating the money to charity
C. Using it to decorate the wedding cake
D. Leaving it on the grave of the Unknown Warrior
D. Leaving it on the grave of the Unknown Warrior