Music Performance for 3rd Graders: Enhance Your Musical Skills

Question 1

Which strategies can musicians use to overcome stage fright and boost their confidence?

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Practice regularly

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Take deep breaths before performing

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Memorize the performance

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Avoid eye contact with the audience

Question 2

What is the most important thing you can do to perform music well?

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Practice a lot.

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Wear a fancy costume.

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Have a lot of energy on stage.

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Be born with a special musical talent.

Question 3

How does musical notation guide musicians to perform music accurately?

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It shows the notes to play and when to play them.

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It only provides the melody.

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Musicians can ignore it and play by ear.

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It's only needed for difficult music.

Question 4

How does music affect your emotions?

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Music can express different moods, which can make me feel different emotions.

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Music can make me feel happy because it has a fast beat.

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Music only makes me feel good because it's always positive.

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct classification of these instruments: violin, trumpet, flute, and drums?

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Violin: string, Trumpet: brass, Flute: woodwind, Drums: percussion

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Violin: brass, Trumpet: string, Flute: percussion, Drums: woodwind

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Violin: woodwind, Trumpet: percussion, Flute: string, Drums: brass

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Violin: percussion, Trumpet: woodwind, Flute: brass, Drums: string

Question 6

How has technology made it easier for musicians to create music?

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Record their music

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Find an audience

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Practice their instruments

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Not had a significant impact

Question 7

How do dynamics and articulation work together to create different sounds in music?

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Dynamics control the volume, while articulation affects how the notes are played.

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Dynamics and articulation are separate elements that don't influence each other.

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Dynamics and articulation are only relevant for solo performances.

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Dynamics and articulation are only used in classical music.

Question 8

How does improvisation help musicians perform better?

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It lets them try out new ideas and take chances.

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It helps them get better at playing their instruments.

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It's only for experienced musicians, not beginners.

Question 9

Music is a blend of rhythm and melody. How do musicians combine these elements to create captivating and memorable musical experiences?

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Musicians use rhythm to create a steady beat and melody to add variety and interest.

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Rhythm and melody are separate elements, and musicians mainly focus on one or the other when creating music.

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Rhythm and melody are only important for classical music; they don't play a significant role in other genres.

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Musicians don't need to consider the relationship between rhythm and melody; they can create compelling music by focusing on each element separately.

Question 10

When playing in a group, which of these is NOT a challenge musicians face?

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Only playing the notes in their own part

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Matching the speed and volume of others

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Listening to the playing of others

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Following the conductor's direction

Question 11

To make a musical performance memorable, what should you consider besides playing the notes correctly?

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Thinking about ways to connect with the audience and express the emotions of the music.

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Practicing only the technical details of the performance, like playing the right notes and keeping the beat.

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Memorizing the music perfectly and avoiding any mistakes.

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Wearing a costume that looks good and matches the style of the music.

Question 12

Imagine you're creating music to show how you feel when you're happy. Which musical elements would you use to express this feeling, and why?

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Moderate tempo, medium pitch, and moderate volume, with a cheerful melody and lively rhythm

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Fast tempo, high pitch, and loud volume

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Slow tempo, low pitch, and soft volume

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No specific musical elements are needed to express happiness, as it's a personal feeling

Question 13

How do proper posture and breathing techniques enhance a musical performance?

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Improves instrument handling and breath control, leading to better sound production and musical expressiveness.

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Helps the performer feel more confident and relaxed on stage.

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Makes the performance more visually appealing to the audience.

Question 14

When you're feeling nervous before a performance, which is the best thing to do to help you stay calm and focused?

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Practice as much as you can.

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Talk to a friend or family member about how you are feeling.

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Avoid thinking about the performance.

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Eat a large meal before the performance.

Question 15

How does a musician's knowledge of music theory help them interpret and perform a piece of music effectively?

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Music theory provides a framework for understanding music's structure and elements, allowing musicians to make informed decisions about interpretation and performance.

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Music theory helps musicians quickly memorize music, enabling them to focus on performance techniques.

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Music theory is only relevant to classical music and not applicable to other musical genres.

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Music theory is unnecessary for musicians who rely solely on their natural talent and musical intuition.

Question 16

How have changes in the way musical instruments are built affected the sounds they produce?

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Different construction methods allow instruments to make a wider range of sounds.

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Instruments have only become louder.

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The materials used to make instruments don't affect their sound.

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The way instruments are played hasn't changed, even though their construction has.

Question 17

Imagine you're listening to a song. How can you notice the different parts of music, like the beat, the tune, how the sounds go together, and the shape of the song?

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Listen closely to the sounds and how they change.

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Read the music written on paper.

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Ask the person who wrote the song.

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Use a computer to analyze the song.

Question 18

When singing, what helps you sing the words at the right pace?

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Volume

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Chords

Question 19

How does music help make a story come to life when you listen to a song that tells a story?

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The music helps you picture the characters in the story.

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The music creates a feeling or mood that goes with the story.

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The music helps the story move along.

Question 20

Before attending a live musical performance, what's the best way to prepare?

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Learn about the music that will be played.

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Practice singing the songs.

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Dress nicely.

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Bring your musical instruments.

Question 21

How do your posture and the way you shape your mouth (embouchure) impact the sound you create when playing a wind instrument?

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Your posture influences how much air you can blow into the instrument, while your embouchure affects the sound's tone.

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They have no effect on the sound.

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Your embouchure controls how loudly you can play, while your posture determines where you place your fingers.

Question 22

To make your singing voice sound clear and strong, what's the most important thing to do?

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Breathe deeply and control your breath

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Sing very loudly

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Close your eyes and focus on the words

Question 23

Which of these is a musical instrument that you can play with your hands?

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Piano

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Book

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Pencil

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Car

Question 24

Who leads an orchestra?

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Conductor

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Singer

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Drummer

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Teacher

Question 25

What symbol shows a short break in music?

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Rest

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Quarter note

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Half note

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Whole note

Question 26

Which type of music is sung dramatically?

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Opera

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Pop

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Jazz

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Rock

Question 27

Which musical term means 'soft'?

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Piano

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Forte

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Crescendo

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Decrescendo

Question 28

What symbol raises a note by a half step?

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Sharp

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Flat

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Natural

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Double sharp

Question 29

Which instrument is played by blowing air?

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Flute

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Violin

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Piano

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Guitar

Question 30

Who is the person that leads an orchestra, often using a stick to show the beat?

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Conductor

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Teacher

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Doctor

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Principal

Question 31

Which type of music is sung, often with a story or characters?

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Opera

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Symphony

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Sonata

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Concerto

Question 32

What is the name of the musical scale that has all the notes, white and black?

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Chromatic scale

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Major scale

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Minor scale

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Pentatonic scale

Question 33

What do we use in music to show which line the notes are on?

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Musical clef

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Musical rhythm

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Musical dynamics

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Musical tempo

Question 34

Which word in music means to play loudly?

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Forte

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Piano

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Crescendo

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Decrescendo

Question 35

Which of these musical pieces usually has three different parts that sound different from each other?

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Sonata

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Rondo

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Fugue

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Canon

Question 36

What is the musical term for a piece with just one musical line?

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Monophony

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Homophony

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Polyphony

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Heterophony

Question 37

What item on the list is not a musical instrument?

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Computer

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Violin

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Piano

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Guitar

Question 38

Why do people give musical performances?

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To share music and entertain an audience

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To teach lessons about music

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To make lots of money

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To improve their musical skills

Question 39

What is the incorrect way to breathe when singing?

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Hold your breath for as long as you can

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Breathe in through your nose

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Breathe out through your mouth

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Relax your diaphragm

Question 40

What makes a major chord sound different from a minor chord?

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Major chords sound happy, while minor chords sound sad

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Minor chords sound happy, while major chords sound sad

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There is no difference between major and minor chords

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Major chords have more notes than minor chords

Question 41

Which instrument belongs to the percussion family?

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Drums

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Piano

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Violin

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Guitar

Question 42

What is the main purpose of a musical ensemble?

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To perform music together

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To learn new musical skills

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To compete in music competitions

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To socialize with other musicians

Question 43

Which musical symbol shows the end of a piece of music?

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Double bar line

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Coda

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Fermata

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Trill

Question 44

What is the most important thing to remember when playing an instrument?

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Playing with good posture

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Playing loudly

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Playing quickly

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Playing without making mistakes

Question 45

Which of these is a percussion instrument?

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Drums

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Guitar

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Piano

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Violin

Question 46

How do you feel when you listen to music you enjoy?

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Emotional

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Rhythmic

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Harmonious

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Melodic

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a main part of a musical performance?

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Dancing

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Singing

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Playing instruments

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Performing in front of others

Question 48

What is the primary use of a metronome in music?

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To set a steady beat

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To help tune instruments

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To create rhythmic patterns

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To record performances

Question 49

Which of these is a recommended warm-up activity for the voice?

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Humming scales

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Clearing your throat

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Shouting loudly

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Holding your breath

Question 50

What is the difference between a flat and a sharp in music?

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A flat lowers the pitch, while a sharp raises the pitch

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A flat raises the pitch, while a sharp lowers the pitch

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They both raise the pitch

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They both lower the pitch

Question 51

Which of the following instruments belongs to the woodwind family?

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Clarinet

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Violin

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Trumpet

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Drums

Question 52

Who typically leads an orchestra?

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The conductor

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The composer

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A soloist

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The accompanist

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of participating in musical performance?

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Reduced coordination

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Improved focus

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Increased confidence

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Reduced stress

Question 54

What is the conductor's main role in an orchestra?

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To guide the musicians and keep them playing together

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To play the loudest instrument

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To compose the music

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To direct the audience

Question 55

Which item in this list is NOT a musical instrument?

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Book

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Piano

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Guitar

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Flute

Question 56

Which of these is a sign that a performance was well done?

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It was clear and the performers showed their emotions

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It was very loud and fast

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It was slow and soft

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It had lots of mistakes and was rushed

Question 57

What is the difference between a melody and a harmony?

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A melody is one musical line, while a harmony is multiple lines played together

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A harmony is one musical line, while a melody is multiple lines played together

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They are the same thing

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A melody is played on a higher-pitched instrument, while a harmony is played on a lower-pitched instrument

Question 58

Which instrument is played using a bow?

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Violin

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Drums

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Piano

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Guitar

Question 59

Which of the following is NOT part of a musical performance?

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Eating a sandwich

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Singing

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Playing an instrument

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Dancing

Question 60

What is the term for the act of changing the pitch of your voice while singing?

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Intonation

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 61

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

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Conductor

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Soloist

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Composer

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Singer

Question 62

What is the term for the speed at which a piece of music is played?

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Dynamics

Question 63

Which of the following is a type of musical notation that uses lines and spaces to represent the pitch of sounds?

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Sheet music

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Tablature

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Chords

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Scales

Question 64

What are the three most important elements of music performance?

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Pitch, Rhythm, and Dynamics

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Volume, Tempo, and Timbre

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Melody, Harmony, and Texture

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Form, Structure, and Instrumentation