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In tune with the times

1 Do you sing in the shower?

a. Yes, it's my private studio.

b. Only on sunny days.

c. No way - someone might hear.

2 My iPod is ...

a. my best friend - it goes everywhere with me.

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b. another cool gadget.

c. Who said I had an iPod?

3 Ever bought the soundtrack to a movie?

a. Only nerds do that.

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b. If it's got some good tunes.

c. Yes, and I keep them in alphabetical order.

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4 Can you read music?

a. No, I only speak English.

b. Yes, and I hear it in my head.

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c. Just a few notes.

5 Have you got rhythm?

a. Yo, brotha, I got da beat.

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b. Sure, I can get a tune.

c. Briefly, but I can't hold it for long.

6 How many musical instruments can you play?

a. Three or more.

b. One or two.

c. Does crashing rubbish bin lids together count?

7 When did you last get a tune stuck in your head?

a. Last year.

b. Last week.

c. Yesterday.

8 Do you sing?

a. I do Happy Birthday and stuff.

b. I'm the King/Queen of Karaoke.

c. Never, glasses would shatter.

Calculate your score

1 a = 3, b = 2, c = 1

2 a = 3, b = 2, c = 1

3 a = 1, b = 2, c = 3

4 a = 1, b = 3, c = 2

5 a = 3, b = 2, c = 1

6 a = 3, b = 2, c = 1

7 a = 1, b = 2, c = 3

8 a = 2, b = 3, c = 1

How did you do?

8-13: Chances are you're tone-deaf, but don't be too uptight about music, and you might just find you enjoy it.

14-19: Music is part of your life, but it doesn't rule you.

20-24: You live for music. Without it, your life is colourless.

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