Music questions and answers

Music Questions and Answers

This aptitude test contains questions and answers that assess and improve your understanding of the practical and theoritical knowledge of music.

21.

Missa Brevis was composed by

A.

Palestina

B.

G.F Handel

C.

Monteverdi

D.

J.S Bach

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

22.

The score above is meant for the

A.

viola

B.

violin

C.

guitar

D.

cello

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

23.

The combination of a string quartet is

A.

2 violins, 1 cello and 1 double bass

B.

2 violins, 1 viola and 1 cello

C.

2 violins, 1 viola and 1 double bass

D.

1 violins, 2 violas and 1 cello

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

24.

Which of the following scores is an anticipation?

A.

i

B.

ii

C.

iii

D.

iv

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

25.

The passage above, the treble and the alto are moving in

A.

contrary motion

B.

parallel motion

C.

similar motion

D.

oblique motion

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

26.

The musical form of the Nigerian National Anthem is

A.

responsorial

B.

stanzaic

C.

ternary

D.

None of the above

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

27.

The diatonic interval in the score above is

A.

an augmented 6th

B.

diminished 6th

C.

a major 6th

D.

a minor 6th

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

28.

Mamman Shata is associated with

A.

duma music

B.

tandu music

C.

goge music

D.

kalangu music

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

29.

The chord progression in the passage above is

A.

la - iib - Vc - Ib

B.

Ia - Vb - Va - Ia

C.

Ia - Va -Va - Ia

D.

Ib - Vb - Ivc - Ia

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

30.

The cadence in the chord progression above is

A.

perfect

B.

deceptive

C.

imperfect

D.

plagal

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.