“If a bit of non-kosher food fell into kosher food, would you take a little bite to see if the taste is recognizable?”
NO, of course not becasue I am Kosher.
As for music there are various opinions on whether it is permissble. There ARE NOT various opinion on whether one can eat bacon or shrimp. All Orthodox Rabbis, even MO say that it is forbidden…(TOUNGE AND CHEEK)