Music Appreciation: Enhance Your Listening Skills and Discover the Power of Music

Question 1

When listening actively, which is NOT something you should do?

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Chat with others

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Pay close attention to the music

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Predict what's happening next

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Identify instruments you hear

Question 2

Which musical sign shows that there should be no sound?

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Rest

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Sharp

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Flat

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Clef

Question 3

Which of these is a percussion instrument?

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Drums

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Piano

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Guitar

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Violin

Question 4

What term describes how loud or soft music is?

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Dynamics

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Melody

Question 5

What musical element determines the speed or slowness of a song?

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Volume

Question 6

When we listen to music and try to identify the unique sound quality of each instrument, what is that process called?

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Identifying the timbre

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Recognizing the pitch

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Analyzing the rhythm

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of actively listening to music?

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Learning to play musical instruments

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Enjoying music more

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Improving your focus and concentration

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Reducing stress and anxiety

Question 8

Which of these is NOT considered an element of music?

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Color

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Rhythm

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Harmony

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Melody

Question 9

What term describes the highness or lowness of a sound?

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Pitch

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Volume

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Tempo

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Timbre

Question 10

Which type of music typically features a strong beat and bluesy vocals?

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Blues

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Classical

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Country

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Pop

Question 11

Which of these instruments is in the percussion family?

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Drums

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Piano

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Guitar

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Violin

Question 12

Which of these is a characteristic of Baroque music?

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Decorative melodies

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Heavy use of brass instruments

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Syncopated rhythms

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Minimal ornamentation

Question 13

Who wrote the American national anthem, 'The Star-Spangled Banner'?

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Francis Scott Key

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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John Philip Sousa

Question 14

Which of these is NOT an essential part of music?

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Storyline

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

Question 15

Which type of music features a driving beat and often includes improvisation?

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Jazz

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Classical

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Country

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Rock

Question 16

Who among the following is known for composing symphonies and operas?

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Elvis Presley

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Bob Dylan

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Ariana Grande

Question 17

What is the musical symbol used to indicate a repeat?

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Repeat Sign

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Coda

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Fermata

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Crescendo

Question 18

Which of these instruments is a stringed instrument?

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Violin

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Piano

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Drums

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Flute

Question 19

What is the main job of a conductor in an orchestra?

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To lead and coordinate the musicians

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To play the lead instrument

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To compose the music

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To sing the lyrics

Question 20

What do we call the quality of sound that makes it sound higher or lower?

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Pitch

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Volume

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Tempo

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Tone Color

Question 21

Which musical element describes how high or low a sound is?

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

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Tempo

Question 22

The speed at which music is played is known as its:

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 23

Which group of instruments produces sound by vibrating strings?

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Strings

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Woodwinds

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Brass

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Percussion

Question 24

What does a crescendo in music do?

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Makes the music louder

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Makes the music softer

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Changes the pitch of the music

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Stops the music

Question 25

Which of these is a feature of Baroque music?

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Many ornaments

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Simple chords

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Complex rhythms

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Electronic instruments

Question 26

What is the conductor's role in an orchestra?

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Leads and coordinates the musicians

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Plays the melody

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Composes the music

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Sings the lyrics

Question 27

Which musical symbol indicates a pause in the music?

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Rest

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Sharp

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Flat

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Natural

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a basic building block of music?

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Genre

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Pitch

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Tempo

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Volume

Question 29

What is the term for the highness or lowness of a sound?

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Tempo

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Dynamics

Question 30

Which of these genres of music often features guitars, drums, and bass?

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Hip-hop

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Classical

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Country

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Jazz

Question 31

What does a time signature tell us about a piece of music?

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The number of beats per measure

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The key of the piece

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The tempo of the music

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The instrumentation

Question 32

What is the difference between a sharp and a flat?

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A sharp raises the pitch by a half step, while a flat lowers it.

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A flat raises the pitch by a half step, while a sharp lowers it.

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They both raise the pitch by a half step.

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They both lower the pitch by a half step.

Question 33

In the American Civil War, what was the main purpose of music?

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Inspiring soldiers and influencing public opinion

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Entertaining soldiers in battle

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Facilitating communication between sides

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Honoring fallen soldiers

Question 34

Listen to the music. What pattern of chords do you hear? How does this pattern affect the overall mood of the piece?

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The chords played follow a pattern of C, G, Am, F. This pattern creates a sense of movement and resolution, contributing to the happy and energetic feeling of the piece.

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The chords played are always the same: C, G, D.

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The chords played are all major chords, giving the piece a happy and upbeat feeling.

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The chords played are all minor chords, giving the piece a sad and somber feeling.

Question 35

What is the main purpose of adding embellishments to a musical melody?

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To make the melody more fun and exciting to listen to.

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To make the melody easier to sing.

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To make the melody sound more traditional and classical.

Question 36

How does 'Timbre' help us tell different musical instruments apart?

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It gives each instrument its own unique sound.

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It makes some instruments louder than others.

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It controls how long each note lasts.

Question 37

What musical element helps organize a song, like building blocks, with different parts and repeats?

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Musical Form

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Tempo

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Dynamics

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Harmony

Question 38

What is polyphony? Can you provide an example of a well-known piece that uses this technique?

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Polyphony is when multiple distinct melodies are played or sung simultaneously, creating a rich and layered musical texture.

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Polyphony is a musical style that exclusively employs percussion instruments.

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Polyphony is a musical genre that emerged in the 18th century.

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Polyphony is the opposite of harmony, where melodies are played sequentially.

Question 39

What musical element describes the speed of a song?

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Tempo

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Dynamics

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Harmony

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Meter

Question 40

Which instrument belongs to the string family?

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Violin

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Clarinet

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Trumpet

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Piano

Question 41

What is the written representation of music called?

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Musical notation

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Musical symbols

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Solfege

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Tablature

Question 42

Opera is an example of what type of music?

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Vocal

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Instrumental

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Electronic

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Traditional

Question 43

Which of the following is **not** a characteristic of classical music?

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Emphasis on improvisation

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Orchestral instrumentation

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Complex harmonies

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Use of formal structures

Question 44

What is the primary purpose of a musical score?

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To provide instructions for musicians to perform the music

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To help listeners appreciate the music better

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To preserve the composer's ideas

Question 45

What's the main difference between a melody and a rhythm?

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A melody is the tune of a song, while rhythm is the beat or pattern of sounds.

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Melody is how loud the music is, while rhythm is how fast it is.

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Melody is the instruments used, while rhythm is the words of the song.

Question 46

Which of these is NOT a common type of music?

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Cosmic

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Pop

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Jazz

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Classical

Question 47

What does it mean to 'analyze' music?

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It means listening closely to the music and figuring out how all the different parts work together.

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Writing down the words of the song.

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Singing along to the music.

Question 48

Which instrument is known for its loud, bright sound?

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Trumpet

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Drums

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Bass

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Piano

Question 49

You hear a song with a strong, steady beat and a repeating melody. What musical element is most important in this song?

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

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Harmony

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Melody

Question 50

What is the purpose of the chorus in a song?

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The chorus repeats the main part of the song and makes it easy to remember.

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To create a quiet and peaceful feeling.

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To introduce new instruments.

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To tell a story.

Question 51

Which musical element describes how loud or soft the music is?

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Dynamics

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Tempo

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Texture

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Harmony

Question 52

How can listening to music change how you feel?

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Music can make you feel happy, sad, excited, or calm.

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Music only affects your hearing.

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Music doesn't affect how you feel.

Question 53

Why is it important to listen carefully to music?

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It helps you notice the details and understand the message of the music.

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It makes you more popular.

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It helps you sing along better.