Listening to Music: Interactive Quizzes for Kindergarten Music Appreciation

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a feature of a song we sing before we go to sleep?

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Fast beat

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Gentle tune

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Slow speed

Question 2

Which of these is a type of instrument that we hit or shake to make a sound?

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Drum

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Guitar

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Flute

Question 3

In music, what do we call the lines and spaces where we write notes?

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Staff

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Measure

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Note

Question 4

Which of these words describes a song that makes us feel cheerful and happy?

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Lively

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Calm

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Sad

Question 5

What does the musical term "forte" mean?

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Loud

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Quiet

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Quick

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Slow

Question 6

When we sing, the sounds that go up and down create the _____. The way we hold each sound for different lengths of time creates the _____ in the song.

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Melody, rhythm

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Rhythm, melody

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Notes, sound

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Pitch, tempo

Question 7

When we hear a sound that is organized and pleasing to our ears, we call it:

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Music

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Noise

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Speech

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Sound effects

Question 8

The speed of a song is called its

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Tempo

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Volume

Question 9

A sound that is high and squeaky is described as having a

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High pitch

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Low pitch

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Loud volume

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Soft volume

Question 10

A group of notes played together at the same time is called a

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Harmony

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Tempo

Question 11

When the music is very quiet, we say it is

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Soft

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Loud

Question 12

Pop, rock, and country are examples of

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Musical genres

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Classical music

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Musical instruments

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Singing styles

Question 13

The person who writes music is called a

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Composer

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Singer

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Musician

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Conductor

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a musical instrument?

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Computer

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Piano

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Guitar

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Violin

Question 15

Imagine a sunny country where people love to dance. Which song would be a good fit for this country?

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A lively song like 'La Bamba'

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A calm song like 'Hush, Little Baby'

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A song about flowers, like 'Sakura'

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A gentle song like 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'

Question 16

Who leads the band and keeps everyone playing together?

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The conductor

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The singer

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The drummer

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The guitarist

Question 17

Which part of a song has the deepest sound?

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The bass

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The melody

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The harmony

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The rhythm

Question 18

Which word describes the overall feeling of a piece of music?

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Mood

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Tempo

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Dynamics

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Pitch

Question 19

Which instrument usually keeps the beat in a band?

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Drums

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Guitar

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Piano

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Violin

Question 20

What happens when the music gets faster?

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The rhythm gets quicker

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The pitch gets lower

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The volume gets louder

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The mood becomes happier

Question 21

Which of these is not a musical instrument?

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Computer

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Guitar

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Piano

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Drum

Question 22

What do we call the person who sings in a song?

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Singer

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Musician

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Composer

Question 23

Which of these describes how music makes you feel?

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Mood

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Rhythm

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Tempo

Question 24

What do we call the rise and fall of your voice when you sing or speak?

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Pitch

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Volume

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Tempo

Question 25

What do we call the people who write music?

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Composer

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Musician

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Singer

Question 26

Which of these is a high-pitched instrument?

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Violin

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Drum

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Guitar

Question 27

Which of these is NOT part of music?

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Science

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

Question 28

Who writes the music we hear?

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Composer

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Singer

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Dancer

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Conductor

Question 29

What do we call the lines that mark the beginning and end of a song?

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Double bar line

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Circle

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Square

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Triangle

Question 30

Which animal can help us learn about rhythm?

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Bird

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Cat

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Elephant

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Whale

Question 31

Who sings the highest notes in a group of singers?

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Soprano

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Alto

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Tenor

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Bass

Question 32

Which of these is a musical instrument that we play with strings?

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Violin

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Ball

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Book

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Doll

Question 33

What changes how high or low a sound is?

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Pitch

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Volume

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Speed

Question 34

Which of these is NOT a way we make sound in music?

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Reading

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Hitting

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Blowing

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Plucking

Question 35

Who writes the music that we listen to?

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Composer

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Singer

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Conductor

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Drummer

Question 36

What do we call the way music moves?

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Rhythm

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Harmony

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Dynamics

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Form

Question 37

What do we call a group of singers who sing together?

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Chorus

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Band

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Orchestra

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Ensemble

Question 38

Which sound comes from a musical instrument?

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Drum being played

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Chirping bird

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Cat meowing

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Car engine

Question 39

What makes music sound high or low?

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Volume

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Speed

Question 40

What symbol tells musicians to play louder?

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Loud

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Soft

Question 41

Who leads an orchestra?

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Conductor

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Composer

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Musician

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Singer

Question 42

What instrument do you blow into to play?

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Flute

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Violin

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Guitar

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Piano

Question 43

Which of these describes how high or low a sound is?

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Pitch

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Loudness

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Speed

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Shape

Question 44

What is it called when music gets louder and quieter?

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Dynamics

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Tempo

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 45

Which part of a song usually repeats?

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Chorus

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Verse

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Bridge

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Intro

Question 46

What do we call the tune or notes in a song?

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

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Tempo

Question 47

Which of these instruments has strings?

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Guitar

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Piano

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Drum

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Flute

Question 48

Who leads a group of singers?

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Conductor

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Teacher

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Director

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Singer

Question 49

Which of these instruments is played by blowing air?

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Saxophone

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Piano

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Guitar

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Drums

Question 50

The music we listened to had a pattern of sounds that repeated. What is the name of this pattern?

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A rhythm

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A melody

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A harmony

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A texture

Question 51

Which song makes you want to dance because it has a fast beat?

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The Hokey Pokey

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

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Silent Night

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Amazing Grace

Question 52

Which of these is not a musical instrument?

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Bird singing

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Piano

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Violin

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Drum

Question 53

Which instrument do you play by blowing air into it?

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Flute

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Guitar

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Piano

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Drum

Question 54

Who writes music?

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Composer

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Singer

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Musician

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Conductor

Question 55

Which word describes a fast and lively tempo?

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Allegro

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Andante

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Adagio

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Largo

Question 56

What is the highest note on the piano called?

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C8

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A4

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G2

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F5

Question 57

Which instrument helps keep the beat in a song?

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Drum

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Violin

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Guitar

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Piano

Question 58

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

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Choir

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Band

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Orchestra

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Ensemble