Pop Music for 1st Graders: Rhythm, Melody, and Fun

Question 1

Who is a popular Pop Music artist?

Accepted Answer

Taylor Swift

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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John Williams

Question 2

What is the purpose of the chorus in a Pop Music song?

Accepted Answer

To give the song a hook and make it memorable

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To tell a detailed story

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To showcase the singer's vocal range

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To introduce the song's main idea

Question 3

What is the name of the repeating pattern in the bassline of a Pop Music song?

Accepted Answer

Riff

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

Question 4

Why is Pop Music popular around the world?

Accepted Answer

It's easy to listen to and relate to

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Its musical structure is very complex

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It uses traditional instruments

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Its melodies are based on classical music

Question 5

Which of these instruments is often used in Pop Music?

Accepted Answer

Electric guitar

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Violin

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Cello

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Flute

Question 6

What makes the rhythm in Pop Music different?

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It's usually fast and lively.

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It's often slow and soothing.

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It's always complex and changing.

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It's just like the rhythm in classical music.

Question 7

Who is known as the 'King of Pop'?

Accepted Answer

Michael Jackson

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Elvis Presley

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Bob Dylan

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Freddie Mercury

Question 8

What's the main reason people listen to Pop Music?

Accepted Answer

To have fun and feel good.

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To learn something new.

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To change the world.

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To relax and calm down.

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a feature of Pop Music?

Accepted Answer

Very complicated harmonies

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Easy to understand lyrics

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Melodies that repeat a lot

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Use of electronic instruments

Question 10

What can be a good thing about listening to Pop Music?

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It can make you feel happier.

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It can help you remember things better.

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It can make you a better person.

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It can help you focus more.

Question 11

What makes Pop Music different from other types of music?

Accepted Answer

Catchy tunes and easy chords

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Unusual and surprising rhythms

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Noisy and strange sounds

Question 12

Who is considered the 'King of Pop'?

Accepted Answer

Michael Jackson

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Elvis Presley

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The Beatles

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Madonna

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a type of Pop Music?

Accepted Answer

Classical Music

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Rock and Roll

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Country Pop

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Electronic Pop

Question 14

What is the most common rhythm used in Pop Music?

Accepted Answer

4 beats per measure

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3 beats per measure

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2 beats per measure

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6 beats per measure

Question 15

Who makes a pop song sound ready to listen to by adding special effects?

Accepted Answer

The producer

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The singer

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The songwriter

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The musician

Question 16

Which of these songs is NOT a Pop Music song?

Accepted Answer

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran

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I Gotta Feeling" by The Black Eyed Peas

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Let It Go" from Frozen

Question 17

What is usually a feature of a Pop Music song?

Accepted Answer

A melody that you can easily remember

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Hard to understand lyrics

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Very few instruments

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A slow tempo

Question 18

What is a common type of rhythm in Pop Music?

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4/4 time

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Waltz rhythm

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Jazz rhythm

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Bossa nova rhythm

Question 19

Why do Pop Music songs often repeat lyrics?

Accepted Answer

To help you remember the song

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To make the song boring

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To make the song sound more challenging

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To make the song longer

Question 20

Which popular Pop Music boy band was famous in the 1990s?

Accepted Answer

Backstreet Boys

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The Beatles

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The Rolling Stones

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One Direction

Question 21

What is a well-known style of Pop Music?

Accepted Answer

EDM

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Heavy Metal

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Country

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Classical

Question 22

How has technology made it easier for us to enjoy Pop Music?

Accepted Answer

We can now listen to Pop Music anytime, anywhere.

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We can only listen to Pop Music on the radio now.

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Pop Music sounds much better now because of technology.

Question 23

Which song expresses the emotion of love?

Accepted Answer

Love Story

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Happy

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Shake It Off

Question 24

Which of these songs is a Pop Music song sung by Taylor Swift?

Accepted Answer

Shake It Off

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Born This Way

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Bohemian Rhapsody

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Imagine

Question 25

What is a key characteristic that makes Pop Music different from other genres?

Accepted Answer

Simple melodies and catchy rhythms

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Complex harmonies and extended solos

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Use of traditional folk instruments

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Emphasis on improvisation

Question 26

Which instrument is commonly used in Pop Music to create a steady beat?

Accepted Answer

Drums

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Violin

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Flute

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Cello

Question 27

Which of these elements does NOT contribute to the popularity of Pop Music?

Accepted Answer

Complex musical structures

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Catchy melodies

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Relatable lyrics

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Use of current technology

Question 28

Which of the following singers is famous for their contributions to Pop Music?

Accepted Answer

Michael Jackson

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Bob Dylan

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 29

Which of the following is a common feature of Pop Music melodies?

Accepted Answer

Repetitive patterns

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Wide range of notes

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Complex intervals

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Ornate embellishments

Question 30

What makes Pop Music so popular all over the world?

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It has catchy tunes that are easy to remember and sing along to.

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It always has a fast beat.

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It only has meaningful lyrics.

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It is only sung in English.

Question 31

Pop Music often has a fast tempo, meaning the music plays quickly. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of Pop Music?

Accepted Answer

Complex lyrics

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Fast tempo

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Easy-to-remember melodies

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Use of electric instruments

Question 32

Which of these songs is an example of Pop Music? It is a song with a catchy melody, simple lyrics, and a regular beat.

Accepted Answer

Shape of You

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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Bohemian Rhapsody

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Ave Maria

Question 33

The chorus in a Pop Music song is a section that repeats a catchy phrase or idea. Which of these is NOT a purpose of a chorus in a Pop Music song?

Accepted Answer

To introduce the main idea

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To repeat a catchy phrase

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To end the song

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To provide a break between verses

Question 34

Electronic dance music (EDM) is a subgenre of Pop Music that often features electronic instruments and a fast, danceable beat. Which of these is NOT a subgenre of Pop Music?

Accepted Answer

Classical music

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Electronic dance music

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Jazz

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Country music

Question 35

Pop Music often has a fast and catchy rhythm. Which of these is a common tempo for Pop Music?

Accepted Answer

Fast tempo

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Slow tempo

Question 36

Most Pop Music songs use a 4/4 time signature. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

There are four beats in each measure, and each beat gets one count.

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There are four beats in each measure, and each beat gets two counts.

Question 37

Who is a famous Pop Music singer?

Accepted Answer

Ed Sheeran

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 38

In Pop Music songs, what is the name for the part that you sing over and over again?

Accepted Answer

Chorus

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Verse

Question 39

What is the purpose of the chorus in a Pop Music song?

Accepted Answer

To repeat the main idea

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To introduce the main melody

Question 40

Which of these is a popular subgenre of Pop Music?

Accepted Answer

Hip-hop

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Opera

Question 41

Which instrument is often played in Pop Music songs?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Harp

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Violin

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Trumpet

Question 42

What is the purpose of a melody in a Pop Music song?

Accepted Answer

To make the song catchy

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To tell a story

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To create a beat

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To introduce the chorus

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT an element of Pop Music?

Accepted Answer

Orchestral arrangements

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Catchy melodies

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Simple lyrics

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Danceable rhythms

Question 44

Which instrument is used to create a beat in Pop Music?

Accepted Answer

Drums

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Guitar

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Flute

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Violin

Question 45

What is a chorus in a Pop Music song?

Accepted Answer

The main part of the song that repeats

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The instrumental part of the song

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The part of the song that tells the story

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The ending part of the song

Question 46

Which of the following is a characteristic of Pop Music lyrics?

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Simple and relatable

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Complex and poetic

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Long and detailed

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Classical and formal

Question 47

Pop Music often has melodies that are easy to remember and sing along to. Which term describes this characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Repetitive

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Complex

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Dissonant

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Chromatic

Question 48

Pop Music songs usually have a steady, upbeat tempo. Which of these best describes the typical tempo of Pop Music?

Accepted Answer

Moderately fast

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Very slow

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Very fast

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Changes frequently

Question 49

Which instrument is often used to create the beat in Pop Music?

Accepted Answer

Drums

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Piano

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Violin

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Guitar

Question 50

Which of these is NOT a popular Pop Music artist?

Accepted Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

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Taylor Swift

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Justin Bieber

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Ariana Grande

Question 51

What is the main purpose of lyrics in a Pop Music song?

Accepted Answer

To convey emotions

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To tell a story

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To provide historical information

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To teach scientific concepts

Question 52

Which of these describes the typical structure of a Pop Music song?

Accepted Answer

Verse-Chorus-Verse-Chorus-Bridge-Chorus

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Sonata form

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Rondo form

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Fugue

Question 53

What keeps the notes in a song together called?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

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Tempo

Question 54

What is the name of the highness or lowness of a sound?

Accepted Answer

Pitch

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Volume

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Tempo

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Tone

Question 55

What is the name of the loudness or softness of a sound?

Accepted Answer

Volume

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Pitch

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Tempo

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Tone

Question 56

What is the name of the speed of a piece of music?

Accepted Answer

Tempo

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Pitch

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Volume

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Tone

Question 57

Which one of these is **not** a common feature of Pop Music?

Accepted Answer

Complex harmonies

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Catchy melodies

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Simple lyrics

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Repetitive rhythms

Question 58

Which instrument is usually played in Pop Music?

Accepted Answer

Electric guitar

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Violin

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Cello

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Bagpipes

Question 59

How fast or slow is the rhythm of most Pop Music songs?

Accepted Answer

Not too fast, not too slow

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Very slow

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Very fast

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It depends on the song

Question 60

What's the difference between a verse and a chorus in a Pop Music song?

Accepted Answer

The verse tells the story, while the chorus repeats the main idea

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The verse is sung by one person, while the chorus is sung by everyone

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The verse is in a different key than the chorus

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There's no difference

Question 61

What kind of melody is common in Pop Music?

Accepted Answer

Using only 5 notes

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Only using the black keys on a piano

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Using all the notes on the piano

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Using only the white keys on a piano

Question 62

Which singer is famous for their Pop Music?

Accepted Answer

Taylor Swift

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Beethoven

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Louis Armstrong

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Mozart

Question 63

What is a music video and how does it help Pop Music?

Accepted Answer

A video that shows the song and makes it more popular

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A live performance of a song filmed on video

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A behind-the-scenes look at how the song was made

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A documentary about the artist who wrote the song

Question 64

Which of these is NOT a common characteristic of Pop Music?

Accepted Answer

Complex harmonies

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Catchy melodies

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Simple rhythms

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Repetitive lyrics