The Making of Nirvana - Nevermind Quiz
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What genre of music does Eduard Bănulescu primarily write about?

  • Classical music
  • Electronic music
  • Rock music (correct)
  • Jazz music

In addition to writing, what other artistic role does Eduard Bănulescu play?

  • Musician (correct)
  • Painter
  • Dancer
  • Architect

What is the theme of Eduard Bănulescu's current novel project?

  • Science fiction thriller in space
  • Historical drama about ancient civilizations
  • Romantic comedy set in a circus
  • Dark futuristic novel about sandwiches and CIA mind-control (correct)

What vocal quality did Cobain possess that allowed him to sing high notes and maintain soaring vocals above the noise?

<p>Tenor voice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Cobain's approach to the guitar playing differ from the prevalent trend during his era?

<p>He preferred minimalistic and simple playing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did Cobain view the guitar as an instrumentalist?

<p>As a tool rather than a centerpiece (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Cobain's vocal sound differ from Vedder's baritone voice?

<p>Nasal and distorted (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What set 'Lithium' apart from Kurt Cobain's other compositions?

<p>It was developed in its final form, unlike his other songs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What evidence from the text suggests that 'Lithium' may have been conceived to be one of Nirvana’s most complex compositions?

<p>The bass and drums patterns were initially more complex and reflected Cobain’s guitar lines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of 'Lithium' made it particularly challenging for Kurt Cobain during the recording sessions?

<p>The complexity of the guitar part, requiring multiple takes to achieve a satisfactory recording (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Kurt Cobain's songwriting is highlighted in the text?

<p>Inventiveness and ability to utilize simple chords and melodies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did Nirvana's songs allow other bands to enter the world of indie and alternative rock radio?

<p>By building on a fairly simple, popcentric song structure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the landscape of 1980s rock promoted by MTV?

<p>As a time when MTV promoted the rock excesses of glam rock bands (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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