Musical Exploration for 2nd Graders: Enhance Listening Skills and Appreciation

Question 1

Which of these is an important part of music?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm

Answer

Shape

Answer

Smell

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Size

Question 2

What does the word 'loud' mean in music?

Accepted Answer

Play loudly

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Play quietly

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Play softly

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Play fast

Question 3

Which of these songs is a folk song?

Accepted Answer

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Answer

The Star-Spangled Banner

Answer

Happy Birthday

Answer

Ode to Joy

Question 4

What is the job of the conductor?

Accepted Answer

To lead the musicians

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To sing the main melody

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To play the loudest instrument

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To write the music

Question 5

What is the name of the set of notes that has Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, and Ti?

Accepted Answer

Major scale

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Minor scale

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Chromatic scale

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Pentatonic scale

Question 6

Who wrote the Nutcracker Suite?

Accepted Answer

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Question 7

What is the name of the symbol that shows the end of a song?

Accepted Answer

Double bar line

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Repeat sign

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Coda

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Fermata

Question 8

What is the name of the loudness or softness of a sound?

Accepted Answer

Volume

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Speed

Question 9

What is the name of the organized pattern of sounds in music?

Accepted Answer

Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

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Tone

Question 10

What is the name of the highness or lowness of a sound?

Accepted Answer

Pitch

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Rhythm

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Volume

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Speed

Question 11

Which of these describes a song with a slow and peaceful tempo?

Accepted Answer

Relaxing

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Lively

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Upbeat

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Fast

Question 12

What is the name of the person who leads a group of musicians?

Accepted Answer

Conductor

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Composer

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Musician

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Singer

Question 13

Listen to the music. Which part of the music tells you how fast or slow it is?

Accepted Answer

Tempo

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Volume

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Pitch

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Rhythm

Question 14

Which of these is a part of music we listen for?

Accepted Answer

Pitch

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Taste

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Smell

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Touch

Question 15

How do you describe music that sounds cheerful and happy?

Accepted Answer

Happy

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Sad

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Scary

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Calm

Question 16

Which instrument plays by blowing air into it?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

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Drums

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Guitar

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Piano

Question 17

What do we call the paper that shows musicians what to play?

Accepted Answer

Score

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Story

Answer

Book

Answer

Music

Question 18

When the music gets louder, we say it is:

Accepted Answer

Forte

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Soft

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Getting louder

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Getting softer

Question 19

Which part of a song is often repeated and easy to remember?

Accepted Answer

Chorus

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Verse

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Bridge

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Outro

Question 20

Which musical instrument is made of wood and has strings that can be plucked?

Accepted Answer

Guitar

Answer

Violin

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Piano

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Drums

Question 21

What musical element determines how high or low a sound is?

Accepted Answer

Pitch

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Rhythm

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Tempo

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Dynamics

Question 22

Which of these is a special feature of classical music?

Accepted Answer

Clear and beautiful melody

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Very fast tempo

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Use of electronic instruments

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Sounds made up on the spot

Question 23

Which of these is a type of music where people sing?

Accepted Answer

Opera

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Symphony

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Sonata

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Concerto

Question 24

What is the job of the person who leads an orchestra?

Accepted Answer

To guide the musicians

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To play an instrument

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To sing the songs

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To write the music

Question 25

Which type of music is written for just one musician to play?

Accepted Answer

Sonata

Answer

Symphony

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Concerto

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Opera

Question 26

Which of these is not an essential element of music?

Accepted Answer

Color

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 27

Which of these instruments produces sound by blowing air through it?

Accepted Answer

Flute

Answer

Violin

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Piano

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Guitar

Question 28

Which of the following is a form of vocal music?

Accepted Answer

Opera

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Symphony

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Sonata

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Concerto

Question 29

How can you best describe the difference between a major chord and a minor chord?

Accepted Answer

Major chords sound cheerful, while minor chords sound sad.

Answer

Minor chords have more notes than major chords.

Answer

Major chords are played on white keys, while minor chords are played on black keys.

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There is no difference between major and minor chords.

Question 30

Which musical style is known for its emphasis on improvisation?

Accepted Answer

Jazz music

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Classical music

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Country music

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Folk music

Question 31

What is the primary role of a conductor in an orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Leading and guiding the musicians

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Playing a musical instrument

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Writing the music

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Singing the vocals

Question 32

Which musical symbol indicates a brief silence in the music?

Accepted Answer

Rest

Answer

Sharp (#)

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Flat (b)

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Clef

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

A melody is a single line of music, while a harmony is a combination of multiple lines.

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A harmony is a single line of music, while a melody is a combination of multiple lines.

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There is no difference between a melody and a harmony.

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A melody is played on a high-pitched instrument, while a harmony is played on a low-pitched instrument.

Question 34

Which special event often has live music?

Accepted Answer

Birthday party

Answer

Math class

Answer

Doctor's appointment

Answer

Grocery shopping

Question 35

Which type of music originated with African-Americans and features a strong beat, singing, and improvisation?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm and Blues

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Rock and Roll

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Classical Music

Question 36

When we describe how high or low a sound is, what musical element are we talking about?

Accepted Answer

Pitch

Answer

Tempo

Answer

Volume

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Rhythm

Question 37

What type of song features a melody that repeats with different words in each section?

Accepted Answer

Ballad

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Choral

Answer

Opera

Answer

Lullaby

Question 38

Which instrument in an orchestra is known for its deep, low sound?

Accepted Answer

Cello

Answer

Violin

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Flute

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Drum

Question 39

What term describes how fast or slow music is played?

Accepted Answer

Tempo

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Volume

Question 40

Which musical element describes the strength or softness of a sound?

Accepted Answer

Volume

Answer

Pitch

Answer

Tempo

Answer

Rhythm

Question 41

Which musical style is known for its lively beat and catchy melody?

Accepted Answer

Pop

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Classical

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Rock

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Country

Question 42

What musical element refers to the pattern of sounds that makes up the beat of a song?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm

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Harmony

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Melody

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Tempo

Question 43

Which of these is NOT a part of a song?

Accepted Answer

Color

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Tempo

Answer

Pitch

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Rhythm

Question 44

What do we call the speed of a song?

Accepted Answer

Tempo

Answer

Melody

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Harmony

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Timbre

Question 45

What kind of instrument makes sound by plucking or strumming strings?

Accepted Answer

Guitar

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Piano

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Drum

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Trumpet

Question 46

What do we call the speed of a piece of music?

Accepted Answer

Tempo

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Loudness

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Duration

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Pitch

Question 47

Who writes music?

Accepted Answer

Composer

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Conductor

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Singer

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Producer

Question 48

Which type of music has a fast beat that makes you want to dance?

Accepted Answer

Hip-hop

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Classical

Answer

Rock

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Country

Question 49

Where do we write musical notes?

Accepted Answer

Staff

Answer

Keyboard

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Clef

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Measure

Question 50

Which note lasts the longest?

Accepted Answer

[Image of a whole note]

Answer

[Image of a half note]

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[Image of a quarter note]

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[Image of an eighth note]

Question 51

What is the last note in the musical scale called?

Accepted Answer

Ti

Answer

Do

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Re

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Mi

Question 52

What sound below is NOT made by a musical instrument?

Accepted Answer

Dog barking

Answer

Piano

Answer

Violin

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Drum

Question 53

What part of music tells us how high or low a sound is?

Accepted Answer

Pitch

Answer

Rhythm

Answer

Tempo

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Dynamics

Question 54

Which type of music has a quick beat and usually includes guitars and drums?

Accepted Answer

Rock

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Classical

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Jazz

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Blues

Question 55

Which of these is true about music?

Accepted Answer

Music can make us feel different emotions.

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Only famous people can make music.

Answer

Music is always played with instruments.

Answer

Music has no purpose at all.

Question 56

What symbol in music shows where a piece starts or ends?

Accepted Answer

Double bar line

Answer

Clef

Answer

Sharp

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Note

Question 57

Which part of music tells us how loud or soft the sound is?

Accepted Answer

Dynamics

Answer

Rhythm

Answer

Pitch

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Tempo

Question 58

Which of the following describes how loud or quiet the music sounds?

Accepted Answer

Dynamics

Answer

Tempo

Answer

Pitch

Answer

Rhythm

Question 59

Which music style is known for its energetic rhythms and use of brass instruments?

Accepted Answer

Jazz

Answer

Classical

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Folk

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Blues

Question 60

Who leads an orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Conductor

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Composer

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Pianist

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Singer

Question 61

Which musical instrument do you blow into and press keys to make sound?

Accepted Answer

Clarinet

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Violin

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Piano

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Drums

Question 62

What do you call a group of singers who perform together?

Accepted Answer

Choir

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Orchestra

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Band

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Ensemble

Question 63

Which type of music is known for its catchy rhythm and lyrics that you can easily remember?

Accepted Answer

Pop

Answer

Classical

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Jazz

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Country

Question 64

In musical writing, what are the lines and spaces that show us how high or low the musical notes are called?

Accepted Answer

Staff

Answer

Clef

Answer

Lines

Answer

Notes