Music in the Republic of Belarus and the United Kingdom
тест (8 класс)

Test Card: Music in the Republic of Belarus and the United Kingdom

Section 1: Music Genres

1. Match the music genres to their descriptions.

a. Pop

b. Rock

c. Hip-hop

d. Jazz

i. A genre characterized by a strong, rhythmic beat and rhyming speech.

ii. A genre that originated in African-American communities and is known for its improvisation and swing.

iii. A genre that emphasizes melodies, catchy hooks, and commercial appeal.

iv. A genre that features electric guitars, drums, and often has a high-energy sound.

Section 2: Musical Instruments

2. Match the musical instruments to their descriptions.

a. Piano

b. Guitar

c. Drum kit

d. Violin

i. A string instrument that is played with a bow.

ii. A percussion instrument consisting of a set of drums and cymbals.

iii. A string instrument that is played with the fingers or a pick.

iv. A keyboard instrument that produces sound by striking strings with hammers.

Section 3: British and Belarusian Popular Artists and Bands

3. Fill in the blanks with the names of British popular artists or bands.

a. _________ is an English singer-songwriter known for hits like "Shape of You" and "Thinking Out Loud."

b. _________ is a British rock band famous for songs like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You."

c. _________ is a British girl group that gained international success with songs like "Wannabe" and "Spice Up Your Life."

d. _________ is a British singer known for her soulful voice and hits like "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You."

4. Fill in the blanks with the names of Belarusian popular artists or bands.

a. _________ is a Belarusian rock band known for their energetic performances and songs like "Chorny Kot" and "Znayu."

b. _________ is a Belarusian pop singer who rose to fame with her hit songs "Kaplya" and "Serdze Matery."

c. _________ is a popular Belarusian hip-hop artist known for his catchy beats and lyrics.

d. _________ is a Belarusian folk band that combines traditional Belarusian music with modern elements.

Answers:

Section 1:

1. a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii

Section 2:

2. a - iv, b - iii, c - ii, d - i

Section 3:

3. a - Ed Sheeran, b - Queen, c - Spice Girls, d - Adele

4. a - Lyapis Trubetskoy, b - Navi, c - Scriptonite, d - Stary Olsa