Rebel Girls Who Follow Their Own Rhythm

Question 1

Joan Jett is a famous rockstar who sang and released the hit song "I Love Rock 'N Roll."

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Melba Liston was the first woman to play the trombone in big bands. What type of music did she play?

Accepted Answer

Jazz

Question 3

Cuban drummer Millo Castro Zaldarriaga was 15 when she played for a US president. What kind of instrument is a drum?

Accepted Answer

Percussion

Question 4

Clara Rockmore played the theremin, which is an electronic musical instrument.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

Sonita Alizadeh used rap as a form of protest. Someone who fights for political or social change is called an ___.

Accepted Answer

Activist

Question 6

Like Violeta Parra, a composer is someone who writes music.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Maria Callas was a renowned opera singer. The word “opera” comes from the Latin word “opus” meaning ___.

Accepted Answer

"work"

Question 8

Xian Zhang became an orchestra conductor despite her tiny size! Which instruments are most commonly found in orchestras?

Accepted Answer

Viola, Cello, Violin

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