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A music quiz that helps you learn: a collection of multiple-choice (three-option) questions about music.

Music, with its wide variety of genres like classical, jazz, and pop, is loved by people all over the world.

Some of you may want to deepen your knowledge about music, such as the features of sheet music and instruments.

In this article, we’ve gathered a collection of quizzes themed around music.

We’ll introduce everything from quizzes that help you acquire basic musical literacy to ones that ask about the meanings of musical symbols.

Why not try these music quizzes that can help you learn words you may have heard in daily life but never fully understood, and lead to new discoveries?

A knowledge-building music quiz. A collection of multiple-choice music questions (1–10)

Which of the following is the meaning of f (forte)?

Which of the following is the meaning of f (forte)?
  1. very quietly
  2. very fast
  3. loudly
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loudly

In music, the dynamic marking “f” is an abbreviation of the Italian word “forte,” instructing the performer to play loudly. Conversely, the instruction to play softly is indicated by “p” (piano).

What does the musical term “Largo” mean?

What does the musical term “Largo” mean?
  1. actively
  2. slowly
  3. widely; extensively; broadly
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widely; extensively; broadly

Largo is an Italian word meaning "broad," and in musical terminology it is used to indicate a "very slow tempo." Pieces or movements performed according to this instruction are characterized by a calm, expansive atmosphere.

What is the music genre characterized by swing rhythms and improvisation?

What is the music genre characterized by swing rhythms and improvisation?
  1. lock
  2. Classic
  3. Jazz
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Jazz

Jazz is a musical genre characterized by distinctive swing rhythms and improvisation that developed among African Americans in the early 20th century. It combines elements of other musical genres such as blues and ragtime and is performed using a variety of instruments.

A music quiz that helps you gain knowledge. A collection of three-choice music questions (11–20)

When is Instrument Day, established by the National Musical Instruments Association in 1970?

When is Instrument Day, established by the National Musical Instruments Association in 1970?
  1. November 11
  2. October 10
  3. June 6
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June 6

In 1970, the National Musical Instrument Association designated June 6 as Musical Instrument Day. This aims to promote the spread of musical instruments and the advancement of music culture, and the date was chosen based on the saying that it is best to begin practicing the performing arts at age six on June 6.

What beats a rhythm at regular intervals?

What beats a rhythm at regular intervals?
  1. Metronome
  2. tuner
  3. equalizer
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Metronome

A metronome is a machine or device used to mark rhythm at regular intervals. Musicians use it to maintain tempo during practice. A tuner is used to adjust an instrument’s sound to the correct pitch, and an equalizer is used to adjust audio frequencies.

Which musical symbol means to return to the beginning of the piece?

Which musical symbol means to return to the beginning of the piece?
  1. fine
  2. Da Capo
  3. segno
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Da Capo

Da capo is an Italian term meaning “from the beginning,” and is a musical notation indicating a return to the start of the piece. Fine means “the end,” and Segno is a symbol indicating a return to another specified section.

What is the origin of the name castanets?

What is the origin of the name castanets?
  1. Inspired by chestnuts (castagna)
  2. From a small castle (castillo) in Spain
  3. From the inventor’s name
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Inspired by chestnuts (castagna)

Castanets are traditional Spanish percussion instruments, and their name comes from the Spanish word for chestnut, “castaña.” Castanets have a similar shape, are made of wood or plastic, and are instruments worn on the fingers to be played.