Jss3 second Term music Past Questions and Answer

Jss3 second Term music Past Questions and Answers

Music questions:

Question: Which woodwind instrument is known for its double reed and is often used in orchestras and concert bands?

A) Flute

B) Clarinet

C) Oboe

D) Bassoon

Answer: C) Oboe

Question: Who was the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen?

A) Freddie Mercury

B) Mick Jagger

C) David Bowie

D) Robert Plant

Answer: A) Freddie Mercury

Question: What is the name of the Japanese traditional three-stringed musical instrument?

A) Sitar

B) Shamisen

C) Koto

D) Erhu

Answer: B) Shamisen

Question: In music notation, what does the term "fermata" indicate?

A) Repeat

B) Hold or pause

C) Slow down

D) Play louder

Answer: B) Hold or pause

Question: Who is often referred to as the "Queen of Soul"?

A) Whitney Houston

B) Aretha Franklin

C) Tina Turner

D) Diana Ross

Answer: B) Aretha Franklin

Question: What is the name of the Italian musical term meaning "very slow"?

A) Allegro

B) Andante

C) Presto

D) Lento

Answer: D) Lento

Question: Which genre of music originated in Jamaica and features a strong offbeat rhythm?

A) Salsa

B) Reggae

C) Tango

D) Flamenco

Answer: B) Reggae

Question: What is the purpose of a cymbal in a drum kit?

A) Keep the beat

B) Produce a melodic sound

C) Create a rhythm

D) Add accents and crashes

Answer: D) Add accents and crashes

Question: Which classical composer is famous for his "1812 Overture" that includes cannon fire?

A) Tchaikovsky

B) Brahms

C) Chopin

D) Debussy

Answer: A) Tchaikovsky

Question: What is the term for a musical composition written for nine instruments?

A) Octet

B) Nonet

C) Trio

D) Quintet

Answer: B) Nonet

Question: Who is known for the iconic song "Imagine" and is considered one of the greatest songwriters of all time?

A) John Lennon

B) Paul McCartney

C) Bob Dylan

D) Elton John

Answer: A) John Lennon

Question: Which musical term refers to the speed at which a piece of music is played?

A) Dynamics

B) Tempo

C) Harmony

D) Melody

Answer: B) Tempo

Question: What is the main characteristic of the Romantic period in classical music?

A) Use of electronic instruments

B) Emphasis on order and clarity

C) Expression of emotion and individualism

D) Strict adherence to classical forms

Answer: C) Expression of emotion and individualism

Question: Which famous composer is known for his "Symphony No. 9" and his contributions to the development of the symphony?

A) Mozart

B) Haydn

C) Beethoven

D) Bach

Answer: C) Beethoven

Question: What is the name of the small, high-pitched percussion instrument often used in Latin music?

A) Tambourine

B) Maracas

C) Triangle

D) Bongos

Answer: C) Triangle

Question: Which musical term indicates a smooth and connected style of playing?

A) Staccato

B) Legato

C) Fortissimo

D) Pizzicato

Answer: B) Legato

Question: What is the purpose of a conductor in an orchestra?

A) Play a solo instrument

B) Lead the percussion section

C) Direct and interpret the music for the ensemble

D) Choose the repertoire for the concert

Answer: C) Direct and interpret the music for the ensemble

Question: Which musical term indicates a gradual decrease in loudness?

A) Crescendo

B) Fortissimo

C) Decrescendo

D) Allegro

Answer: C) Decrescendo

Question: In jazz, what is the term for an improvised solo passage by a musician?

A) Riff

B) Cadence

C) Solo

D) Improvisation

Answer: D) Improvisation

Question: What is the term for the distance between two pitches in music?

A) Interval

B) Harmony

C) Cadence

D) Chord

Answer: A) Interval