Music and Movement: Engage in Rhythm and Dance for Kindergarteners

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a way to move your body to music?

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Sing

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Dance

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Clap

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Tap your feet

Question 2

What is a way we can move our bodies when we hear music?

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Dance

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Play an instrument

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Sing

Question 3

How can you move your body to the music?

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Stretch and bend

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Jump and skip

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Play the piano

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Read a book

Question 4

How can you use music to show that you're feeling sad?

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Sing a song that's slow and sounds a little sad

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Play music very loudly

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Dance with quick and happy moves

Question 5

How does the speed of the music affect the way we dance?

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It makes us move faster or slower.

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It makes us move in different directions.

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It changes the type of dance we do.

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It has no effect on our dancing.

Question 6

Imagine a song that makes you feel happy and excited. How would your body move to show that feeling?

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Your body would move with quick and lively steps, like you were skipping or jumping.

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Your body would move slowly and sadly, like a turtle crawling.

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Your body would stay very still, like a statue.

Question 7

When learning a traditional dance from another country, how can you use your body to show what the people of that country might be feeling?

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Learn about the culture and history of the dance, and then use your body to show the emotions and ideas that you learn.

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Move your body in a way that feels natural, because everyone dances the same.

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Copy the exact steps of the dance without thinking about what they mean.

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Pretend to be a famous dancer and perform the dance in a way that will impress your friends.

Question 8

How can we use music and movement to express our feelings?

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Dance to show how we feel

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Sing to share a story or feeling

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Play instruments to make different sounds

Question 9

When we listen to music, our bodies move along. How does the beat of the music change the way we move?

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The beat makes us move faster or slower.

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The beat makes us move up and down.

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The beat makes us move only our arms or legs.

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The beat doesn't affect how we move at all.

Question 10

When you hear music with a fast beat, how does it make you feel like moving?

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Do you want to move quickly and energetically?

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Do you want to move slowly and calmly?

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Do you want to move sadly and quietly?

Question 11

Imagine a piece of music that makes you feel joyful and energetic. How would you use your body to create a dance that shows how this music makes you feel?

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I would move my body in big and fun ways, like jumping and spinning, to show how happy the music makes me feel.

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I would move my body in gentle and flowing ways, like swaying and waving, to show how happy the music makes me feel.

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I would stay still and just listen to the music.

Question 12

When you dance to show happiness, how would you move your body?

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Move quickly with big steps and a big smile on your face, and spread out your arms and legs.

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Move slowly with small steps and keep your face close to your partner's.

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Move your arms and legs in different directions, keep your face still, and move in a circle.

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Keep your arms and legs close to your body, move your feet quickly, and frown.

Question 13

How can we make sure everyone in our class feels included when we do music and movement activities?

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Make sure everyone gets a turn to participate, even if they're not very good at music or movement.

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Only do activities that everyone can do easily.

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Let the kids who are good at music and movement lead the activities.

Question 14

When music is fast, how do our bodies usually move?

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Quickly and energetically

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Slowly and calmly

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In a relaxed and casual manner

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Not at all

Question 15

How do we often feel when we do music and movement activities?

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Happier and more awake

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Sadder and more tired

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Smarter and more creative

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Hungrier and thirstier

Question 16

Different countries have different dance styles. Why do you think that is?

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Because their dances show their culture and traditions.

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Because they want to be different.

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Because their bodies are different.

Question 17

When we hear music, the rhythm can make us want to move our bodies. How does the rhythm of music affect the way we move?

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The speed of the music makes us move faster or slower.

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The loudness of the music makes us jump higher or lower.

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The notes or tune of the music tells us which dance steps to do.

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The words in the song tell us exactly how to dance.

Question 18

We want to dance to show how happy we feel. What kind of movements should we make?

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Big and energetic movements

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Slow and graceful movements

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Smooth and flowing movements

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Sharp and jerky movements

Question 19

How does music help people feel closer to each other?

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It brings people together to enjoy something they all like.

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It makes people move their bodies.

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It makes everyone feel happy.

Question 20

Which of the choices below is not usually found in a song?

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Car engine

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Humming

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Clapping

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Singing

Question 21

When a song is played very quickly, we say it is:

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Fast

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Slow

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Medium

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Loud

Question 22

Which of these is a fun way to move to music by jumping on one foot?

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Hopping

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Skipping

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Jumping

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Twirling

Question 23

What part of our bodies do we use to make sounds like a drum?

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Hands

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Feet

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Head

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Ears

Question 24

When dancers perform the same dance moves at the same time, we call it:

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Choreography

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Dancing together

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Following the leader

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Moving in time

Question 25

Which of these instruments makes a sound that is very high?

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Violin

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Piano

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Drum

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Guitar

Question 26

When music goes from loud to soft, we say it is:

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Getting softer

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Getting louder

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Staying the same

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Playing faster

Question 27

Which of these dances has beautiful twirling skirts?

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Ballet

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Tap

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Modern

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Folk

Question 28

Who is the person that tells the dancers what steps to do?

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The choreographer

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The conductor

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The lead dancer

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The composer

Question 29

Which of these movements goes well with fast music?

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Running

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Slow walking

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Hopping

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Balancing

Question 30

What instrument makes sound by being blown into?

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Flute

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Piano

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Violin

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Guitar

Question 31

How would you move if you hear a marching band?

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March in a line

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Skip around

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Jump up and down

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Twirl around

Question 32

Which of these instruments makes the highest sound?

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Violin

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Guitar

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Drum

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Tambourine

Question 33

When we sing together in a group, what are we called?

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Choir

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Band

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Orchestra

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Ensemble

Question 34

What do we use to write down music?

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Notes

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Letters

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Numbers

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Pictures

Question 35

What is the name for the person who leads the orchestra?

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Conductor

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Singer

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Musician

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Composer

Question 36

Which of these is a fun way to move your body to the music?

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Dance and move around

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Close your eyes and imagine

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Stand still and do nothing

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Talk to your friends

Question 37

What does the beat in music make you want to do with your body?

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Move around

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Sit down

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Close your eyes

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Sing along

Question 38

Which of these instruments can help you keep a steady beat?

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Drum

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Piano

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Guitar

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Recorder

Question 39

What do you call the movement when you move your body to the side?

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Turn

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Step

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Hop

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Jump

Question 40

What is the name for how fast or slow the music sounds?

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Volume

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Pitch

Question 41

Which of these is NOT a way to move your body to music?

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Singing

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Dancing

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Jumping

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Clapping

Question 42

Which of these makes a 'bang' sound?

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Drum

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Piano

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Guitar

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Violin

Question 43

When we hear music, what can we do with our bodies?

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Dance

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Walk

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Sit still

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Eat

Question 44

What part of music helps us stay in rhythm?

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Beat

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Tune

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Harmony

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Speed

Question 45

When we move our bodies to the music, what are we improving?

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Coordination

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Memory

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Reading

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Math skills

Question 46

What instrument do we blow air into to make music?

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Flute

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Piano

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Drums

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Guitar

Question 47

What is the first step in creating a dance?

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Choose a song

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Practice your moves

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Show it to others

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Write down the steps

Question 48

Who leads a band or orchestra?

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Conductor

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Composer

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Singer

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Player

Question 49

What do we call the musical pattern that helps us move to the music?

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Beat

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Melody

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Tune

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Song

Question 50

Which of these is a musical instrument we can use to make a beat?

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Drum

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Piano

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Guitar

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Flute

Question 51

What do we call it when we move our bodies to music?

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Dance

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Sing

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Play

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Listen

Question 52

Who helps us stay together when we sing?

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Conductor

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Teacher

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Pianist

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Singer

Question 53

Which of these helps us sing together at the right speed?

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Tempo

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Volume

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Pitch

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Rhythm

Question 54

What do we call the set of steps we use to create a dance?

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Choreography

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Dancing

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Music

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Song

Question 55

What do we call the game where we move like animals when the music plays?

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Animal Actions

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Musical Freeze

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Musical Chairs

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Simon Says

Question 56

When the music is fast, how do our bodies usually move?

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Quickly

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Slowly

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Not at all

Question 57

Which instrument makes a 'ting' sound when we hit it?

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Triangle

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Piano

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Drum

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Guitar

Question 58

When we sing, dance, or play music, what are we doing?

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Expressing ourselves

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Playing

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Making noise

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Having fun

Question 59

Who is the person who tells the dancers what moves to do?

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Choreographer

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Dancer

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Teacher

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Conductor

Question 60

Which of these dances is usually very fast?

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Tap dance

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Waltz

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Ballet

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Modern dance

Question 61

Which of these tells us how long to sing or play a note?

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Rest

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Sharp

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Flat

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Note

Question 62

Which of these is NOT a way to make music?

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Solving a math problem

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Singing a song

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Playing a drum

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Dancing to a rhythm

Question 63

What do you learn about in the song 'Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes'?

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Body parts

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The weather

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Animals

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Colors

Question 64

Who is in charge of the musicians in an orchestra?

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The conductor

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The composer

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The performer

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The producer