Duplicate of World Music Day: The History of Music

Question 1

Which civilization had a large impact on the development of music in Ancient Greece?

Accepted Answer

Egypt

Question 2

What is another name for prehistoric music?

Accepted Answer

primitive music

Question 3

Who did the ancient Egyptians believe invented music?

Accepted Answer

the goddess Bat

Question 4

Which of the following elements changed in Renaissance music in comparison to medieval music?

Accepted Answer

form, notation, harmony, rhythm

Question 5

The Jazz Age came about after which major war?

Accepted Answer

World War I

Question 6

Who is considered to be the "Father of Rock and Roll"?

Accepted Answer

Chuck Berry

Question 7

World Music Day holds its origins in which European country?

Accepted Answer

France

Question 8

The Classical period falls between which two eras?

Accepted Answer

Baroque and Romantic

Question 9

Which Renaissance invention made it easier and cheaper to distribute music to more people?

Accepted Answer

printing press

Question 10

3400 years ago, the oldest known song was transcribed in which form of writing?

Accepted Answer

cuneiform

Question 11

Who from the following list was not a famous composer from the Classical period?

Accepted Answer

Hans Zimmer

Question 12

In ancient Greek education, boys were taught music beginning at which age?

Accepted Answer

6

Question 13

True or False: In ancient Rome, music was forbidden at funerals.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

Who is considered to be the "Founding Father of Rap" music?

Accepted Answer

Gil Scott-Heron

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