Music History Quiz - Bettendorf Singers

Question 1

Musicians have shorter life spans than the general population.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

People with Alzheimer's disease can't remember songs because memories and music are stored in the same part of the brain

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

When did the astronaut Chris Hadfield release the first album featuring songs recorded entirely in space?

Accepted Answer

2015

Question 4

How many songs were downloaded illegally per year in the 2010's?

Accepted Answer

40 billion

Question 5

What is the most covered song of all time?

Accepted Answer

"Yesterday" by Lennon-McCartney

Question 6

What year did the Star-Spangled Banner become the US national anthem?

Accepted Answer

1931

Question 7

Which has the longest national anthem?

Accepted Answer

Greece

Question 8

Which genres of music can especially boost your endurance during physical exercise by up to 15%?

Accepted Answer

rock, pop

Question 9

The world's best-selling music instrument is the guitar.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

What is the oldest known musical instrument?

Accepted Answer

the flute

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