20. “Attend a music festival” means:

B. Go to a live event with music

28. “Pull out all the stops” means:

B. Try very hard or do everything possible

1. What does “genre” mean in music?

C. A style or category of music

23. “Strike a chord” means:

B. To touch someone emotionally

24. “March to the beat of your own drum” means:

B. Live independently and uniquely

19. “Perform live” means:

C. Sing or play music in front of people

2. What is a “melody”?

B. A sequence of musically satisfying notes

27. “Drum up interest” means:

A. Promote or attract attention

15. “Acoustics” refers to:

B. The way sound behaves in a space

5. What is “harmony”?

D. Combination of notes played or sung together

9. What is “pitch”?

B. How high or low a note sounds

13. A “soundtrack” is:

B. Background music in film or TV

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1
6. The “chorus” of a song is:
B. A part played once
D. The closing part
C. The repeated section
A. The introduction
2
18. To “write music” is to:
D. Create new genres
A. Learn to read lyrics
C. Buy a new instrument
B. Compose melodies
3
20. “Attend a music festival” means:
A. Watch a music movie
B. Go to a live event with music
D. Practice alone
C. Learn a new instrument
4
28. “Pull out all the stops” means:
C. Change the rhythm
D. Practice alone
B. Try very hard or do everything possible
A. Cancel a show
5
12. What does “rehearsal” mean?
B. A paid concert
C. Practice for a performance
A. A live performance
D. A music video shoot
6
1. What does “genre” mean in music?
D. A music note
A. A song without lyrics
B. A musical instrument
C. A style or category of music
7
10. A “vocalist” is:
A. A guitar player
D. A conductor
B. A person who writes lyrics
C. Someone who sings
8
17. To “sing in tune” means:
B. Sing at the right pitch
A. Sing badly
D. Sing in a group
C. Sing with rhythm
9
14. A “note” in music is:
D. A dance move
C. A single sound
B. A short review
A. The music genre
10
23. “Strike a chord” means:
A. To play guitar loudly
D. To sing incorrectly
B. To touch someone emotionally
C. To miss a beat
11
4. What does “rhythm” refer to?
A. Emotional meaning of music
D. Tempo change
B. A music software
C. Pattern of beats
12
24. “March to the beat of your own drum” means:
B. Live independently and uniquely
D. Dance to techno music
C. Join a band
A. Follow orders strictly
13
19. “Perform live” means:
D. Post a song on social media
C. Sing or play music in front of people
B. Stream a song online
A. Record music in a studio
14
2. What is a “melody”?
C. A chorus section
D. A part played by instruments only
B. A sequence of musically satisfying notes
A. A type of rhythm
15
8. “Tempo” in music refers to:
C. The speed of the music
B. The emotional tone
D. The genre
A. The volume level
16
29. “Fine-tune something” means:
C. Play louder
A. Make small improvements
D. Choose a song
B. Turn up the volume
17
26. “Ring a bell” means:
C. Make a loud sound
A. To sing with bells
D. Forget something
B. Sound familiar
18
25. “Call the tune” means:
D. Change the melody
C. Choose music for a party
A. Name a song
B. Decide or be in control
19
27. “Drum up interest” means:
C. Stop listening to music
D. Start practicing
B. Join a band
A. Promote or attract attention
20
7. “Instrumental” music means:
B. Music with loud lyrics
A. Music without vocals
C. Very fast-paced music
D. Music from ancient times
21
16. To “play an instrument” means:
A. Write lyrics
B. Perform live
C. Use a musical instrument
D. Be a DJ
22
22. “Music to my ears” means:
B. Loud music
C. Something pleasant to hear
A. Bad sound
D. A surprise song
23
30. “Blow your own trumpet” means:
D. Lead a band
B. Praise someone else
C. Brag about yourself
A. Play jazz music
24
15. “Acoustics” refers to:
A. Music from the 1800s
B. The way sound behaves in a space
D. Electronic music
C. An old song format
25
5. What is “harmony”?
D. Combination of notes played or sung together
C. A group of drummers
B. A sound effect
A. High-pitched singing
26
11. A “composer” is:
A. Someone who sings solos
B. A person who writes music
D. A band promoter
C. A music reviewer
27
21. “Face the music” means:
B. Go to a music concert
C. Accept the consequences
A. Listen to your favorite song
D. Change your opinion
28
3. What are “lyrics”?
A. A musical style
D. Sounds made by instruments
C. Words of a song
B. The rhythm of a song
29
9. What is “pitch”?
D. Sound quality in a hall
B. How high or low a note sounds
C. The number of instruments
A. Type of chords used
30
13. A “soundtrack” is:
A. A playlist of your favorite songs
D. A podcast track
C. A live radio show
B. Background music in film or TV

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