Understanding Terminology That Describes Twentieth-Century Music

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Which of the following is typical instrument to find in a rock 'n' roll band?

2

In a musical time signature, the top number indicates __________.

3

On a piano, the black keys indicate __________.

4

The note "piano" above a clef on a sheet of music indicates that the musician should __________.

5

Based on the way in which each instrument produces sound, which of the following instruments is most similar to an accordion?

6

Neoclassicism in music is a term reserved for works from which of the following centuries?

7

The so-called "twelve-tone technique," which uses all twelve chromatic notes in a scale and abandons keys, was developed by the composer __________.

8

How many strings are on a typical mandolin?

9

Who was the composer who arranged and first conducted the educational musical piece The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (1945)?

10

The accordion is a traditional piece of ensembles in all of the following musical genres except which one?

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