Music Performance for First Graders: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

How can an audience help musicians perform better?

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The audience can give feedback to help the musicians improve.

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The audience can distract the musicians, making it harder to play.

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The audience has no effect on the musicians' performance.

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a way we can perform music?

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Drawing a picture

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Singing a song

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Playing the drums

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Dancing to a beat

Question 3

Which song makes you feel sad?

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Amazing Grace

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

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Happy Birthday

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The Star-Spangled Banner

Question 4

I sang my song with clear and confident projection. What does this mean?

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I sang my song clearly and confidently so that people could hear me.

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I sang my song softly so that people could not hear me.

Question 5

When we sing, what body part do we use to make the sound?

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Our mouths

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Our hands

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Our feet

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Our ears

Question 6

Sometimes, musicians get a little nervous before performing. What can help them feel more relaxed?

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Take deep breaths and think happy thoughts.

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Skip practicing before the show.

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Eat lots of candy before performing.

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Run away from the stage.

Question 7

When a musician on stage looks happy and excited, how do you think it might make you feel?

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Excited and ready to sing and dance along.

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Unimpressed and like they're not taking the show seriously.

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Bored and wanting to find something else to do.

Question 8

How can music show us the story of where it comes from?

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Music uses different sounds and rhythms to tell stories about the people and places that made it.

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Music is always the same, no matter where it comes from.

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Music is only used for fun.

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Music has nothing to do with the place where it is made.

Question 9

Why is it important to keep a steady beat when we play music together?

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To help the musicians play together at the right time

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To make the music louder

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To make the music more fun to listen to

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To make the music go faster

Question 10

How can a musician's stage presence NOT affect the audience?

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By wearing a costume that distracts the audience

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By being confident and enthusiastic

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By making eye contact with the audience

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By moving around the stage and interacting with the audience

Question 11

How does music theory help musicians collaborate?

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It provides a shared language for discussing and understanding music.

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It helps musicians avoid errors while playing.

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It tells musicians which instruments to use.

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It teaches musicians how to compose music.

Question 12

Music can make us feel different emotions, like happy, sad, or scared. Which musical elements can composers and performers use to create these feelings?

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The speed of the music

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The notes that are played together

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The instruments that are used

Question 13

When musicians perform together, it's called ensemble playing. What's the most important thing to do when you're in an ensemble?

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Listen to the others around you

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Play and sing as loudly as you can

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Ignore the conductor

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Play whatever you want

Question 14

Why is it important for our class to practice a song many times before we perform it in front of the school?

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Practicing helps us remember the words and tune of the song, and it makes us feel more confident when we sing it.

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Our teacher will help us even if we don't practice.

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Practicing is not fun.

Question 15

When you feel nervous before a performance, what can you do to calm down?

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Take deep breaths and relax your body

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Run around to burn off energy

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Eat lots of candy to get energy

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Listen to loud music to get excited

Question 16

Which of these instruments is NOT usually found in a band?

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Piano

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Guitar

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Clarinet

Question 17

How does the conductor help the orchestra play together?

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By waving a stick called a baton to show the beat.

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By singing or humming the melody.

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By playing a loud instrument, like a trumpet.

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By shouting at the musicians to play louder or softer.

Question 18

Musicians can use their music to share important messages with others. Which of these is NOT a way that musicians can use their performances to do this?

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Musicians can use their music to advertise products.

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Musicians can use their music to tell stories about important events.

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Musicians can use their music to bring people together.

Question 19

When you sing, which part of your body helps you create the sound?

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Vocal cords

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Hands

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Feet

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Nose

Question 20

When we sing, we make music with our:

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Voice

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Hands

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Feet

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Body

Question 21

Which of these can we blow into to make music?

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Flute

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Violin

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Guitar

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Piano

Question 22

Which instrument do we play by pressing keys?

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Piano

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Drums

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Violin

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Guitar

Question 23

Who leads a group of musicians?

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Conductor

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Singer

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Musician

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Dancer

Question 24

When people sing together, it is called a:

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Chorus

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Concert

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Opera

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Recital

Question 25

The space between two musical notes is called an:

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Interval

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Tempo

Question 26

Which tells us how fast or slow music is?

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Harmony

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Melody

Question 27

In music, how many times we clap or tap our foot is shown by a:

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Beat

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Note

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Clef

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Rest

Question 28

When we move our bodies to music, we are:

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Dancing

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Singing

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Playing an instrument

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Listening

Question 29

Which of these musical terms means 'soft'?

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Piano

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Forte

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

Question 30

Which of these is the fastest musical tempo?

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Allegro

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Adagio

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Moderato

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Largo

Question 31

How many notes are in a major scale?

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Eight

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Six

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Ten

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Twelve

Question 32

What is the name of the person in charge of a musical group?

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Conductor

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Performer

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Composer

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Arranger

Question 33

What is the most important thing a musician can do?

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Express their emotions through music

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Sing with a beautiful voice

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Play all the notes correctly

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Move around while playing

Question 34

When two people perform music together, what is it called?

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Duet performance

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Solo performance

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Trio performance

Question 35

How does vibrato help singers make their singing sound better?

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Make the singing sound more expressive

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Make the singing sound faster

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Make the singing sound louder

Question 36

When musicians create music without planning it ahead of time, what are they doing?

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Making up music on the spot

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Playing music from written notes

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Playing along with others

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Writing down new music

Question 37

When we play music together, what helps us sound our best?

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Listening, helping each other, and following the conductor

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Talking and laughing

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Playing our own way, even if it's different from the others

Question 38

How can a musician use a microphone to make their live performances more enjoyable for the audience?

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Make their voice louder

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Play music instead of a band

Question 39

Who leads a musical group?

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A conductor

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A composer

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A musician

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A performer

Question 40

What symbol tells musicians when to play a note?

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A musical note

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A rest

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A clef

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A scale

Question 41

How can music sound louder or softer?

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By changing the volume

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By changing the speed

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By changing the pitch

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By changing the tone

Question 42

What does the musical term 'allegro' mean?

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To play quickly

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To play slowly

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To play loudly

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To play softly

Question 43

When musicians use their music to make a positive impact on the world, what is one of their most important roles?

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To bring attention to important causes

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To make people feel good

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To earn money

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To become well-known

Question 44

When you're performing music, why is it important to look at the audience?

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To help the audience feel connected to you and the music

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To make you feel less nervous

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To hide any mistakes you make

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a benefit of practicing music regularly?

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Increased screen time

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Improved coordination

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Enhanced listening skills

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Increased confidence

Question 46

Who leads a group of musicians by telling them when to start and stop playing?

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Conductor

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Singer

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Drummer

Question 47

Which scale makes music sound happy and cheerful?

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Major scale

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Minor scale

Question 48

What can a musician do on stage to help the audience feel more connected to the music?

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Smile and look at the audience

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Stand very still

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Wear a funny hat

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Talk about their day

Question 49

How does the speed of a song affect how it sounds and makes us feel?

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A slow speed can make us feel calm and peaceful.

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A fast speed can make us feel excited and energetic.

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The speed of a song doesn't change how it sounds or makes us feel.

Question 50

When we practice music together, what's one thing that can make it sound really good?

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Being on time and ready to play

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Playing as fast as we can

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Not listening to the person leading us

Question 51

How can a singer make their voice sound happy in a song?

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Sing softly and slowly

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Sing loudly and quickly

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Sing with a lot of vibrato

Question 52

What's a good way for musicians to feel calm and prepared before performing?

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Take deep breaths

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Skip breakfast

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Talk to the audience before performing

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Run around backstage

Question 53

What is another word for when music is created as we play it?

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Improvise

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Arrange

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Compose

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Accompany

Question 54

Which instrument has strings that we pluck or strum?

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Guitar

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Piano

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Drums

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Flute

Question 55

What is the name for the lines and spaces where we write music notes?

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Staff

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Clef

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Measure

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Note

Question 56

What symbol tells us how long to sing a note?

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Dot

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Sharp

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Flat

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Natural

Question 57

Which of these is a group of singers?

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Chorus

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Band

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Orchestra

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Trio

Question 58

Who leads a group of musicians playing together?

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Conductor

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Composer

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Arranger

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Performer

Question 59

Which type of music often has complicated harmonies and beautiful melodies?

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Classical

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Folk

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Jazz

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Pop

Question 60

What kind of music started in the United States and is known for its improvisation and strong rhythms?

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Jazz

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Country

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Rock

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Classical

Question 61

When musicians create music on the spot while playing, what are they doing?

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Improvising

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Making up music

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Following written music

Question 62

How can songs we sing in school help us learn about different cultures?

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They might tell stories about things that are important to people in that place.

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They might sound like songs we hear on the radio.

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They might teach us how to speak different languages.

Question 63

When singing or playing music with others, it's important to sing or play at the same speed to create a nice sound. How can you sing or play at the same speed as others?

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Listen to the others and sing or play at the same speed as them.

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Sing or play faster than the others to show how good you are.

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Don't listen to the others and just sing or play however you want.

Question 64

Which of these activities will you NOT be doing in the Music Performance unit?

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Draw

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Sing

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Play instruments