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The following is a quiz over the development and history of 20th century music
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1
Which of the following is not a 20th century genre?
Hip hop
Rhythm and Blues
sonata
Jazz
2
What is dissonance?
A combination of tones that are in a state of unrest.
A collection of tones that need to be resolved or completed.
All of the above
Harmonies that clash with what people consider "nice"
3
What kind of rhythms and meters became popular in the 20th century?
very even rhythms and meters
uneven rhythms and meters
repeating rhythms and meters
4
True or false: Music based on ethnic tunes and melodies became popular during the 20th century.
true
false
5
True or false: Musical theater was not an important new musical style in the 20th century?
true
false
6
What years are included in 20th century music?
1900-2000
1825-1900
1750-1825
1400-1600
7
Which of the following was NOT an American composer in the 20th century.
Ellington
Copland
Rossini
Joplin
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What kind of instruments were created that were never utilized by musicians before?
stringed instruments
new woodwind instruments
percussion noisemakers
big brass instruments
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What innovation made it possible for the public to enjoy music at home?
Television
Recording
All of these
Radio
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What is a twelve tone or chromatic scale?
There is no such thing as a twelve tone scale.
It is made up of all of the black keys on the piano
It is made up of all of the black and white keys on a piano
It is made up of all of the white keys on a piano
