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How many lines does a musical staff (stave) have?
Correct answer: Option C — 5
A musical staff (stave) consists of five horizontal lines on which musical notes are placed to indicate pitch.
What is the name of the symbol placed at the beginning of a staff to indicate pitch?
Correct answer: Option C — Clef
A clef is a symbol placed at the beginning of a staff to indicate the pitch of the notes. The most common are the Treble clef (G clef) and Bass clef (F clef).
A time signature of 4/4 means ___.
Correct answer: Option A — Four beats per bar, with a quarter note receiving one beat
A 4/4 time signature means there are 4 beats per measure (bar) and a quarter note (crotchet) gets one beat. It is the most common time signature, also called "common time".
Juju music in Nigeria is associated with ___.
Correct answer: Option B — King Sunny Ade
Juju music, a popular Yoruba musical genre, is most associated with King Sunny Ade. It evolved from palm wine music and features the talking drum and electric guitar.
Which of the following is a woodwind instrument?
Correct answer: Option C — Flute
The flute is a woodwind instrument. The trumpet, trombone, and French horn are brass instruments.
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