Rhythm and Meter: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Second Graders

Question 1

Which time signature shows four beats in each measure, with the second and fourth beats being stronger?

Accepted Answer

4/4

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2/4

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3/4

Question 2

Listen to two musical excerpts. One is a pop song, and the other is a classical piece. Which of the following best describes the key rhythmic differences between the two excerpts?

Accepted Answer

The pop song has a faster tempo and a 4/4 meter, while the classical piece has a slower tempo and a 3/4 meter.

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The pop song has a slower tempo and a 3/4 meter, while the classical piece has a faster tempo and a 4/4 meter.

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Both the pop song and the classical piece have the same tempo and meter.

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The pop song has a faster tempo and a 2/4 meter, while the classical piece has a slower tempo and a 6/8 meter.

Question 3

Which musical note has a longer sound, a quarter note or an eighth note?

Accepted Answer

Quarter note

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Eighth note

Question 4

How is the rhythm in Baroque music different from the rhythm in music we hear today?

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Baroque music has a steady rhythm, while music today often has a bouncy, uneven rhythm.

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Baroque music always uses dotted notes, but music today does not.

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Music today is usually played much faster than Baroque music.

Question 5

What do we change when we play a note louder or softer?

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Dynamics

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Rhythm

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Tempo

Question 6

Which musical symbol shows a compound meter where each beat is divided into three parts?

Accepted Answer

6/8

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2/4

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3/4

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4/4

Question 7

What is a key difference between the rhythms in jazz and classical music?

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Jazz music often uses syncopation, while classical music usually does not.

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Jazz music has a faster tempo than classical music.

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Jazz music has a more complex rhythm than classical music.

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Classical music uses a steady beat, while jazz music does not.

Question 8

Which rhythm is commonly used in jazz music?

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A rhythm with a relaxed and syncopated feel

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A rhythm with a strong beat on the first and third beats of each measure

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A rhythm with a strong beat on the second and fourth beats of each measure

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A rhythm with a strong beat on all four beats of each measure

Question 9

In music, what's the key difference between duple meter and triple meter?

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Duple meter has two beats per measure, while triple meter has three.

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Duple meter is used for fast music, while triple meter is used for slow music.

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Duple meter is only found in classical music, while triple meter is only found in folk music.

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Duple meter has a strong beat on the second beat, while triple meter has a strong beat on the third beat.

Question 10

Which of these is an example of polyrhythm?

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Playing two different rhythms at the same time

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Playing a melody while keeping a steady beat

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Repeating a pattern of notes and rests

Question 11

Listen to this melody. How does the rhythm help the song?

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The rhythm keeps the song steady and flowing.

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The rhythm makes the song more important.

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The rhythm is not connected to the song.

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The song creates the rhythm.

Question 12

In a piece of music with 4 beats in each measure, what will the time signature be?

Accepted Answer

4/4

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2/4

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3/4

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5/4

Question 13

Which of these is a percussion instrument?

Accepted Answer

Tambourine

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Recorder

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Keyboard

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Violin

Question 14

Which of these patterns has a steady, even beat?

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ta ta ta ta ta

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ta ta ta ka ta

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ka ta ta ka ta

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ta ka ta ka ta

Question 15

What is the difference between a beat and a rhythm?

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A beat is one sound, while a rhythm is a group of beats.

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A rhythm is one sound, while a beat is a group of rhythms.

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A beat and a rhythm are the same thing.

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A beat is faster than a rhythm.

Question 16

For a piece of music with 3 beats in each measure, what will the time signature be?

Accepted Answer

3/4

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2/4

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4/4

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5/4

Question 17

Which of the following rhythms best matches the word 'cat'?

Accepted Answer

Quarter note, eighth note, eighth note

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Quarter note, quarter note

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Half note

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Whole note

Question 18

In 4/4 meter, how many beats are in each measure?

Accepted Answer

4

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2

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3

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5

Question 19

What is the time signature for a song with 3 beats per measure and a quarter note getting one beat?

Accepted Answer

3/4

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4/4

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2/4

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1/4

Question 20

Which note has the longest duration?

Accepted Answer

Whole note

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Quarter note

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Half note

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Eighth note

Question 21

Which type of music often uses a syncopated rhythm?

Accepted Answer

Jazz

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Country

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Pop

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Classical

Question 22

What is the term for two or more notes played together?

Accepted Answer

Chord

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 23

Which of these rhythms is a dotted rhythm?

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Dotted quarter note, eighth note

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Quarter note, quarter note

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Half note, eighth note

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Whole note, quarter note

Question 24

How many beats are in a measure of music with a time signature of 4/4?

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4

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2

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8

Question 25

Which of these is a percussion instrument?

Accepted Answer

Xylophone

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Violin

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Guitar

Question 26

Which rhythm is played the fastest?

Accepted Answer

Eighth note

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Quarter note

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Half note

Question 27

What is the main difference between a rhythm and a melody?

Accepted Answer

A rhythm is a pattern of beats, while a melody is a pattern of notes.

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A rhythm uses percussion instruments, while a melody uses string or wind instruments.

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There is no difference between a rhythm and a melody.

Question 28

What is the name of the line that divides measures in music?

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Bar line

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Double bar line

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Staff line

Question 29

Choose the option that is NOT a type of rhythm.

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Pitch

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Beat

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Tempo

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Meter

Question 30

What musical symbol represents a quarter note?

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♩

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♪

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♫

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♬

Question 31

What do we call a group of two beats played together?

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Duplet

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Triplet

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Measure

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Bar

Question 32

Which of these is the fastest tempo?

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Allegro

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Andante

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Adagio

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Moderato

Question 33

What symbol represents a half note?

Accepted Answer

♩

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♪

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♬

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♫

Question 34

What is the name of the line that separates measures in music?

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Bar line

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Staff

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Clef

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Tempo marking

Question 35

What makes swing rhythm unique?

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It smoothly flows between notes, like a gentle swing.

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It's very fast and energetic.

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It's mainly found in classical music.

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It's only played on drums.

Question 36

What symbol in music represents a rest?

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A square

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A note with a stem up

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A note with a stem down

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A triangle

Question 37

What's the name of the symbol at the start of a staff that shows the note on the line below?

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Clef

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Key signature

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Bar line

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Time signature

Question 38

Which of these is a quarter note?

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A black filled-in notehead with a stem

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An empty notehead with a stem

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A black filled-in notehead without a stem

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An empty notehead without a stem

Question 39

What do we call the group of four quarter notes that often appear together?

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Measure

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Beat

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Rhythm

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Meter

Question 40

What does the bottom number in a time signature indicate?

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The kind of note that gets one beat

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The number of beats in a measure

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The speed of the music

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The key of the music

Question 41

Which of these is a percussion instrument?

Accepted Answer

Drums

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Violin

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Piano

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Guitar

Question 42

What is a rhythm ostinato?

Accepted Answer

A pattern of the same rhythm that repeats over and over.

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A rhythm that is very loud.

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A rhythm that is very slow.

Question 43

Which rhythm pattern is written in 3/4 time and has a dotted quarter note?

Accepted Answer

Dotted quarter note, eighth note, quarter note

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Quarter note, quarter note, half note

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Half note, quarter note, quarter note

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Eighth note, quarter note, half note

Question 44

In music, what is a triple meter?

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Three beats in each measure, with the first beat being stronger

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Two beats in each measure, with the first beat being stronger

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Four beats in each measure, with the second beat being stronger

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Five beats in each measure, with no beat being stronger

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of rhythm?

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It has different pitches

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It has a pattern

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It can be heard through time

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It can be felt and danced to

Question 46

What part of music makes you want to move?

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

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Tempo

Question 47

Which symbol shows a quarter note?

Accepted Answer

♩

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●

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●●

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●●●

Question 48

Which rhythm has two beats: a quarter note and then a half note?

Accepted Answer

●○

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●●

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●●●

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●●●○

Question 49

What is the meter of a song that has four beats per bar?

Accepted Answer

4/4

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2/4

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3/4

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6/8

Question 50

Which instrument is used to tap a steady beat?

Accepted Answer

Drums

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Flute

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Piano

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Guitar

Question 51

Which rhythm has four beats: a quarter note followed by three eighth notes?

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●○○●

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●●●●

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○○●●

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●●○○○

Question 52

What is the time signature for a song that has three beats per bar?

Accepted Answer

3/4

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2/4

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4/4

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6/8

Question 53

Which is NOT a type of rhythm instrument?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Drums

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Tambourine

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Shaker

Question 54

Which rhythm is slow and steady: quarter note, quarter note, quarter note, half note?

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Slow and steady

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Fast and bouncy

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Soft and gentle

Question 55

In music, what does rhythm refer to?

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The way sounds are arranged in time

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The volume of the sounds

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The number of notes

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The pitch of the sounds

Question 56

How does syncopation add interest and complexity to music?

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By placing accents on unexpected beats

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By making the music sound boring

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By slowing the music down

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By making the music easier to sing

Question 57

Which rhythm includes a dotted quarter note?

Accepted Answer

♩♩●♩

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♩♩♩♩

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♩♩♪♩

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♪♩♩♩

Question 58

How does rhythm help the melody in a song?

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Rhythm makes the melody move and flow smoothly.

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Rhythm makes the melody louder.

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Rhythm has no effect on the melody.

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Rhythm makes the melody faster.

Question 59

Which of these is not a rhythm instrument?

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Piano

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Tambourine

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Xylophone

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Triangle

Question 60

What do we call the pattern of strong and weak beats in music?

Accepted Answer

Meter

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 61

Which rhythm has a quarter note followed by two eighth notes?

Accepted Answer

Ta ti-ti

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Ta ta

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Ti-ti ta

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Ta rest

Question 62

What does a double bar line in music mean?

Accepted Answer

The end of a section or piece

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The start of a new section

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A repeat of the previous section

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A change in speed

Question 63

Which of the following is a feature of a syncopated rhythm?

Accepted Answer

Accents on unexpected beats

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Strong beats on every downbeat

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Very slow tempo

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Regular, predictable rhythm

Question 64

What is the basic unit of beat in music called?

Accepted Answer

Beat

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Bar

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Measure

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Note