Listening to Music: Explore the World of Music for Second Graders

Question 1

Which instrument is in the string family?

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Violin

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Flute

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Drum

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Piano

Question 2

What is the name of the musical staff with five lines?

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Stave

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Score

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Measure

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Clef

Question 3

Which part of music describes the speed?

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a part of classical music?

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Electric instruments

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Many chords

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Clear rhythm

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Traditional instruments

Question 5

True or False: Can music show different feelings?

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True

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False

Question 6

True or False: Music can be good for our health.

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True

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False

Question 7

What is something you do NOT hear in a song?

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The color blue

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A tune you can sing or hum

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Different sounds playing together

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A steady beat

Question 8

What is the word for how fast or slow a song is?

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Volume

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Tone

Question 9

Which of these makes a very high sound?

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A violin

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A drum

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A guitar

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A piano

Question 10

What do we use to write down music?

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Musical notes

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Music history

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Song lyrics

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Chords

Question 11

What does a conductor do?

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Leads the musicians

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Sings the main tune

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Plays the drums

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Writes the music

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a type of singing?

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Playing an instrument

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Opera

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Choir

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A cappella

Question 13

What is the name of the little black oval in a song?

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Note

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Clef

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Line

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Bar

Question 14

What musical term describes how fast or slow the music is?

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Volume

Question 15

What makes a sound high or low?

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The frequency of the sound waves

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The speed of the sound waves

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The volume of the sound waves

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The shape of the sound waves

Question 16

What does a conductor do?

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Leads the musicians

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Plays the main instrument

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Sings the main melody

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Composes the music

Question 17

Which instrument makes the highest sounds?

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Violin

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Piano

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Guitar

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Drums

Question 18

Which is NOT a type of voice?

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Guitar

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Soprano

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Tenor

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Alto

Question 19

What is the musical symbol that means to hold a note for a long time?

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Fermata

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Staccato

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

Question 20

Which of these is the name of a musical instrument?

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Guitar

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Chair

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Pen

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Table

Question 21

What is the person called who creates music?

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Composer

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Singer

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Player

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Dancer

Question 22

Which of these songs might help you to fall asleep?

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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Jingle Bells

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Happy Birthday

Question 23

What does a crescendo sign tell musicians to do?

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Play louder

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Play softer

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Play faster

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Play slower

Question 24

Which of these is an example of a percussion instrument?

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Drums

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Saxophone

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Violin

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Piano

Question 25

If we want to play a song very fast, what tempo should we use?

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Allegro

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Largo

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Andante

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Adagio

Question 26

Which of these is not a feeling that music can make us have?

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Hunger

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Joy

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Sadness

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Fear

Question 27

Who writes music?

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Composer

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Singer

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Bandleader

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Musician

Question 28

Which of these is a musical instrument?

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Piano

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Computer

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Book

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Car

Question 29

What is the difference between a melody and a rhythm?

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A melody is a series of high and low sounds, while a rhythm is a series of fast and slow sounds.

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A melody is a series of loud and soft sounds, while a rhythm is a series of long and short sounds.

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A melody is a group of notes, while a rhythm is a pattern of sounds.

Question 30

Which of these is a type of music?

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Rock

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Math

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Science

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History

Question 31

What does the conductor do in a band or orchestra?

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Leads the musicians

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Plays the music

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Sings the songs

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Writes the music

Question 32

Which of these is a characteristic of classical music?

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Use of many instruments

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Fast tempo

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Loud volume

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Simple melodies

Question 33

Which of these is a type of singing?

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Opera

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Symphony

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Jazz

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Rock

Question 34

What is the name of the five lines that music is written on?

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Stave

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Clef

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Measure

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Note

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a musical instrument?

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Microphone

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Piano

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Violin

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Flute

Question 36

What is the name of the person who creates music by writing notes?

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Composer

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Singer

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Musician

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Conductor

Question 37

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

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Tempo

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Dynamics

Question 38

What is the job of the conductor in an orchestra?

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To lead and coordinate the musicians

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To play the loudest instrument

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To write the music

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To sing the solos

Question 39

Which type of music often has a strong beat and is used for dancing?

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Hip-hop

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Classical

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Opera

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Jazz

Question 40

What is the term for the speed of music?

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Volume

Question 41

Which of these instruments is part of the string family?

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Guitar

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Piano

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Saxophone

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Drums

Question 42

Music can make us feel many different emotions. Which of these is NOT something that music can make us feel?

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Hungry or thirsty

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Happy and joyful

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Angry or upset

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Scared or frightened

Question 43

We've learned about different types of music, called genres. Which of these is **NOT** a type of music genre?

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Math

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Pop

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Rock

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Classical

Question 44

What is the term for how a song is put together?

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Musical Form

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Verse-Chorus

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Structure

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a musical instrument?

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Book

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Guitar

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Piano

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Drum

Question 46

Which element of music describes how fast or slow a piece is played?

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Tempo

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Volume

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Pitch

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Rhythm

Question 47

Which instrument from the following list is known for its high-pitched sound?

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Flute

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Piano

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Drums

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Cello

Question 48

Which genre of music is often upbeat and features electric guitars?

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Rock

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Country

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Classical

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Pop

Question 49

Who is responsible for creating a piece of music by writing it down?

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Composer

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Conductor

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Musician

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Singer

Question 50

How can listening to music be beneficial?

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Reduces stress

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Makes you invisible

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Cures all illnesses

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Increases your height

Question 51

What is the special place where musicians often perform called?

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Concert hall

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Zoo

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Playground

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Park