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Q1. In what year was R.E.M. formed in Athens, Georgia? A. 1978 B. 1980 C. 1982 D. 1984 Answer: B. 1980 Q2. What does the acronym R.E.M. officially stand for, according to the band? A. Rock Ensemble Music B. Rapid Eye Movement C. Revolutionary Echoes Manifesto D. It does not stand for anything; it was chosen randomly Answer: D. It does not stand for anything; it was chosen randomly Q3. Who served as R.E.M.'s lead vocalist from their formation until disbandment? A. Peter Buck B. Mike Mills C. Michael Stipe D. Bill Berry Answer: C. Michael Stipe

Q1. In what year was Creedence Clearwater Revival officially formed in El Cerrito, California? A. 1959 B. 1964 C. 1967 D. 1968 Answer: A. 1959 Q2. What was the original name of the band before it became Creedence Clearwater Revival? A. The Golliwogs B. The Blue Velvets C. Tommy Fogerty and the Blue Velvets D. The Visions Answer: B. The Blue Velvets Q3. Which member of CCR served as the primary lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and chief songwriter? A. Stu Cook B. Doug Clifford C. Tom Fogerty D. John. Fogerty Answer: D. John Fogerty

Q1. In which city was Orlando de Lassus born around 1532? A. Munich, Bavaria B. Antwerp, Low Countries C. Mons, Hainaut D. Rome, Italy Answer: C. Mons, Hainaut Q2. What was Orlando de Lassus's preferred Italianate name used professionally? A. Roland de Lattre B. Orlando di Lasso C. Orlandus Lassus D. Orlande de Lassus Answer: B. Orlando di Lasso Q3. Orlando de Lassus died on June 14, 1594, in which city after serving there for nearly four decades? A. Naples B. Rome C. Antwerp D. Munich Answer: D. Munich

Q1. In what year was Arthur Sullivan born? A. 1832 B. 1842 C. 1852 D. 1862 Answer: B. 1842 Q2. Where was Arthur Sullivan born? A. Lambeth, London B. Dublin, Ireland C. Manchester, England D. Edinburgh, Scotland Answer: A. Lambeth, London Q3. What was the profession of Arthur Sullivan's father, Thomas Sullivan? A. Painter B. Military bandmaster and clarinettist C. Lawyer D. Merchant Answer: B. Military bandmaster and clarinettist

Q1. In which present-day country was Aram Khachaturian born? A. Russia B. Armenia C. Georgia D. Azerbaijan Answer: C. Georgia Q2. What was Khachaturian’s birth year? A. 1898 B. 1903 C. 1904 D. 1905 Answer: B. 1903 Q3. At what age did Khachaturian first travel to Moscow to pursue formal music studies? A. 15 B. 19 C. 22 D. 25 Answer: B. 19

Q1. In which region is Johannes Ockeghem believed to have been born around 1410? A. East Flanders, Netherlands B. Saint-Ghislain, Belgium C. Tours, France D. Antwerp, Brabant Answer: B. Saint-Ghislain, Belgium Q2. What is the first documented record of Ockeghem's musical activity? A. Singing in the French royal chapel under Charles VII B. Service at the Burgundian court with Gilles Binchois C. Employment as a choir singer at Antwerp Cathedral in 1443 D. Teaching pupils in Paris Answer: C. Employment as a choir singer at Antwerp Cathedral in 1443 Q3. Which composer is Ockeghem most likely to have studied under ... Read more

Q1. In which Bohemian town was Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber baptized in 1644? A. Opava B. Wartenberg C. Kromeriz D. Graz Answer: B. Wartenberg Q2. What is the exact date of Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber's death? A. May 3, 1704 B. August 12, 1704 C. March 15, 1703 D. July 20, 1705 Answer: A. May 3, 1704 Q3. Where is Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber buried? A. Salzburg Cathedral B. St. Peter's Abbey Cemetery C. Nonnberg Abbey D. Hellbrunn Palace grounds Answer: B. St. Peter's Abbey Cemetery

Q1. In which city was Giovanni Gabrieli born around the mid-16th century? A. Munich, Germany B. Venice, Italy C. Florence, Italy D. Rome, Italy Answer: B. Venice, Italy Q2. What was the approximate year of Giovanni Gabrieli's birth? A. 1520 B. 1540 C. 1556 D. 1585 Answer: C. 1556 Q3. What caused Giovanni Gabrieli's death in 1612? A. Plague outbreak B. Battle wounds C. Kidney stone complications D. Old age-related illness Answer: C. Kidney stone complications

Q1. In which century did Leonin primarily flourish as a composer? A. 11th century B. 12th century C. 13th century D. 14th century Answer: B. 12th century Q2. What is the primary musical form associated with Leonin’s compositions? A. Motet B. Conductus C. Organum D. Chanson Answer: C. Organum Q3. With which institution is Leonin most closely linked in his compositional career? A. St. Gall Abbey B. Notre-Dame Cathedral C. Winchester Cathedral D. Santiago de Compostela Answer: B. Notre-Dame Cathedral

Q1. Perotin, also known as Perotin the Great, was a prominent composer associated with which major musical school in medieval Paris? A. Ars nova school B. Notre Dame school C. Burgundian school D. Florentine school Answer: B. Notre Dame school Q2. In what approximate time period was Perotin active as a composer? A. Mid-11th century B. Late 12th to early 13th century C. Mid-14th century D. Late 15th century Answer: B. Late 12th to early 13th century Q3. Perotin is believed to have worked primarily at which famous Parisian cathedral? A. Chartres Cathedral B. Reims Cathedral C. Notre-Dame Cathedral D. ... Read more