Compose Your Own Music: Interactive Learning Quizzes for 3rd Grade

Question 1

To create a happy-sounding piece of music, which musical elements would you choose and how would you combine them?

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A major key, a fast tempo, and bright, cheerful sounds.

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A minor key, a slow tempo, and dark, somber sounds.

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Only percussion instruments, with no melody or harmony.

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A very long and complex piece with many different sections and changes.

Question 2

When writing your music, what did you do to make sure that others could play or sing it accurately?

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Used clear note names and symbols to show the pitch and length of each sound.

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Didn't worry about note placement on the staff, as long as the tune was clear.

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Used different note lengths, but didn't specify how long each should be played.

Question 3

In music, what is 'form' and how does it make listening to music more enjoyable?

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Form is like a puzzle, where different parts of the music fit together. It helps us understand and enjoy the music better.

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Form makes music boring because it takes away the surprises.

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Form is only important in classical music.

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Form is too hard to understand.

Question 4

In music composition, which step happens before the 'Drafting' stage?

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Brainstorming

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Drafting

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Editing

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Performing

Question 5

How does music express the beliefs and values that are important to a culture?

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Through its lyrics, rhythm, and melody

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Only by the composer's own feelings and ideas

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Music has no connection to cultural values

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Music has the same values in all cultures

Question 6

When composing music, how can using a computer or music software make it more enjoyable and convenient?

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Music software can enhance my songs with special effects and correct errors.

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Music software can provide me with fresh ideas and inspiration for my compositions.

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It's not possible to use computers or music software for music composition.

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I can record my songs on a computer, but I still need to write them down first.

Question 7

When composing music, which technique helps create a sense of unity and completeness?

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Repeating musical themes or motifs

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Using a variety of instruments

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Changing the tempo and volume frequently

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Including complex harmonies and rhythms

Question 8

Harmony plays many roles in music composition, such as creating excitement or providing a sense of calm. Which of the following is NOT a role that harmony can play in music?

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Making the music sound louder

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Creating tension

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Providing support for the melody

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Adding color and depth to the music

Question 9

Composers use techniques to create tension and release in music. Which of these is one of those techniques?

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Using unexpected chords and rhythms

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Repeating the same melody over and over

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Playing only loud sounds

Question 10

How do musical forms like ABA or rondo help composers create music that's interesting and easy to remember?

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Musical forms give composers a plan to organize their ideas.

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Musical forms help composers add variety to their music.

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Musical forms tell composers which instruments to use.

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Musical forms are only important in classical music.

Question 11

How can a composer use musical elements to make their music sound exciting?

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Use a fast tempo and loud volume.

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Use a slow tempo and soft volume.

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Use many different instruments.

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Use a simple melody.

Question 12

Imagine you're composing music to make people feel calm and peaceful. Which musical elements would you choose and how would you put them together?

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Soft sounds, slow beats, and notes that sound good together

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Loud sounds, fast beats, and notes that don't sound good together

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Medium sounds, medium beats, and a mix of notes that sound good together and notes that don't

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Unpredictable sounds, uneven beats, and notes that sound strange together

Question 13

When composing a song about an exciting adventure, which musical elements would you choose to make the listener feel the thrill of the journey?

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Fast tempo, high notes, and loud sounds

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Slow tempo and soft sounds

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Moderate tempo and medium volume

Question 14

In a melody, which note typically creates a sense of ending or resolution?

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Tonic

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Dominant

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Subdominant

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Leading Tone

Question 15

Which part of a song usually comes first and sets the tone for the rest of the song?

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Introduction

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Verse

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Chorus

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Bridge

Question 16

When composing a melody to evoke happiness and cheerfulness, which musical elements would you incorporate?

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A brisk tempo, high notes, and a steady beat

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A slow tempo, low notes, and an uneven beat

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A melody with a wide range of notes but no clear rhythm

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A melody with only one note repeated continuously

Question 17

How can you use music to share a story?

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By giving each character a unique melody

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By using only fast tempos

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By ending the music abruptly

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By never repeating any melodies

Question 18

How can listening to different kinds of music help you write your own songs?

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It can give you ideas for instruments, melodies, rhythms, and the feelings you want to express.

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It's not helpful because all music sounds the same.

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It can only help if you want to write classical music.

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It's confusing because mixing music styles never works.

Question 19

What is a musical motif and how can it be used in music?

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A musical motif is a short, repeating melody or rhythm that helps unify a musical piece.

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A musical motif is a long, complex musical idea that starts a new part in a song.

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A musical motif is a type of music from the Middle Ages that uses drones and repeating melodies.

Question 20

Which of these is NOT a type of musical form?

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Poem

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Verse-Chorus

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Rondo

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Sonata

Question 21

How do repetition and contrast help make a song easy to remember?

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Repetition makes it familiar, while contrast adds variety.

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Repetition makes it boring, while contrast adds interest.

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Contrast makes it memorable, while repetition adds variety.

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Both repetition and contrast make it forgettable.

Question 22

When writing music for a happy scene, which musical element can you use to make it sound exciting and lively?

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Loud sounds

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Quiet sounds

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Slow speed

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Sad key

Question 23

Which of these is NOT an element of music?

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Shape

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 24

To make a melody easy to remember and sing, what technique can you use?

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Repeat a simple pattern.

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Sing high notes.

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Sing loudly.

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Use many different notes.

Question 25

In music, what is a cadence?

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A set of notes that ends a musical phrase with a sense of closure

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A musical instrument that produces sound by blowing air

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A system for writing music using lines and symbols

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A style of music with a fast tempo and strong beat

Question 26

If you want to use a song someone else wrote in your own music, what should you do?

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Ask the songwriter for permission.

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Change the song a little bit and use it.

Question 27

In music, which form features a main melody that repeats after different sections?

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Rondo

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Sonata

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Fugue

Question 28

In music, what does it mean to improvise?

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Making up music as you go along

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Playing a song exactly as it's written

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Following specific rules for notes and rhythms

Question 29

Which song is famous for spreading a message of peace and unity, inspiring people to work together for a better world?

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Imagine by John Lennon

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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Happy Birthday to You

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The Star-Spangled Banner

Question 30

Which step is NOT part of composing music?

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Playing the music

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Finding inspiration

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Creating a melody

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Adding harmony

Question 31

Which musical element makes the music feel like it's moving?

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Dynamics

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Timbre

Question 32

How do repetition and variation make a musical theme easier to remember?

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Repetition makes the theme easy to remember, and variation makes it more interesting.

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Variation makes the theme more memorable, and repetition makes it more complex.

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Repetition and variation have no impact on a theme's memorability.

Question 33

When borrowing ideas from other cultures for your music, what's the most important thing to do?

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Ask for permission and give credit

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Change the melody completely

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Only use instruments from that culture

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Don't use ideas from other cultures

Question 34

How do dynamics help us feel the music?

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They make the music louder or softer.

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They change how fast the music goes.

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They add more notes to the melody.

Question 35

How does music express emotions without using words?

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Through melodies and rhythms

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By using only instruments, not voices

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By adding sound effects that sound like real-life noises

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By playing the music backward

Question 36

How does music change over time to reflect the societies that create it?

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Composers combine old and new ideas to create new music.

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Music remains unchanged throughout history.

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Music is created without regard to time or culture.

Question 37

When using ideas from different types of music, what's the most important thing to keep in mind?

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Give credit to the original creators

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Change the ideas a lot so they sound different

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Only use ideas from music you like

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You don't need to worry about where the ideas come from

Question 38

When creating music, what's the right thing to do if you want to borrow ideas from another song?

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Ask the songwriter for permission and credit them in your song

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Only use ideas from songs you don't like

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Use ideas from old songs because they're not popular anymore

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Baroque music?

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Use of drones

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Use of counterpoint

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Ornate ornamentation

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Emphasis on melody

Question 40

What are some ways music can make our bodies feel better?

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Reduces stress and anxiety

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Improves sleep quality

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Relieves pain

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Gives us more energy

Question 41

How does music impact our brains?

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Music can make us feel happy and calm.

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Music can help us remember information.

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Music can even help us sleep better.

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Music has no effect on our brains.

Question 42

What is a good way to make your song sound more interesting?

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Use different instruments and sounds

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Use the same tune over and over

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Play the song at the same speed and beat the whole time

Question 43

What musical element helps you tell a story or share a feeling in your song?

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 44

In music composition, which combination of musical elements can you use to create a sense of contrast?

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A fast, lively melody with a slow, steady rhythm

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Only using major chords in your song

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Repeating the same melody without any changes

Question 45

If you switch the chorus and the verses in a song, what changes the most?

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The mood of the song

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The length of the song

Question 46

How has technology made creating music easier?

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It lets us record music easily.

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It makes it harder to write new songs.

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It hasn't changed how music is made.

Question 47

When composing music, what are the first important steps to take?

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Think about what you want to express, gather musical ideas, and try out different sounds.

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Pick a catchy tune and add some beats.

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Write down all the notes you can think of and see what happens.

Question 48

What is a good way to make a song more memorable?

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Repeating parts of the melody

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Using very loud sounds

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Having many different instruments playing at once

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Singing the same notes repeatedly

Question 49

How does music play a role in shaping and reflecting a culture?

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Preserves its history and traditions

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Promotes a sense of community and unity

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Reflects the culture's environment and surroundings

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Teaches its members a new language

Question 50

When using ideas from different cultures in music, which of these is important to remember?

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Respect the original culture and what it meant

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Use ideas freely without thinking about where they came from

Question 51

How does knowing music theory help you create your own songs?

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It helps you understand how different parts of a song fit together.

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It makes writing songs harder.

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It makes writing songs more fun.

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It makes writing songs boring.

Question 52

Which of these is NOT a benefit of composing music?

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Running a marathon

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Expressing your feelings through music

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Improving your memory and focus

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Developing your creativity

Question 53

What is the name of the musical symbol that tells you to stop playing?

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Rest

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Sharp

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Flat

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Clef

Question 54

Which of the following instruments is a percussion instrument?

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Drums

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Piano

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Violin

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Guitar

Question 55

What is the purpose of a tempo marking?

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To indicate the speed of the music

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To specify the key of the music

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To show the time signature

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To indicate the dynamics of the music

Question 56

Which of the following composers is known for his operas?

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Frédéric Chopin

Question 57

What is the name of the device that changes the pitch of a stringed instrument?

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Tuning peg

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Bridge

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Nut

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Soundboard

Question 58

When composing music, how can you use repetition and variation to create a sense of both familiarity and surprise?

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Use both repetition and variation to create a balance of familiarity and surprise.

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Use only repetition to create a sense of familiarity.

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Use only variation to create a sense of surprise.

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Repetition and variation have no impact on familiarity or surprise in music.

Question 59

How can you use dynamics, tempo, and texture to create a sense of drama and resolution in your music?

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Gradually increase the volume, slow down the tempo, and add more instruments.

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Suddenly change the key of the music.

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Repeat the same melody over and over again.

Question 60

When composing a melody, what two important elements should you consider?

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Range and flow

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Only the high notes

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Only the rhythm

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The instruments used

Question 61

Which type of harmony creates a feeling of tension or movement in music?

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Dissonance

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Consonance

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Monophony

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Polyphony

Question 62

What is the term for the pattern of strong and weak beats in music?

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Meter

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Dynamics

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Tempo

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Tonality

Question 63

Which of these combinations would be best for creating a calm and peaceful mood?

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Slow tempo and major key

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Fast tempo and polyphonic texture

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Fast tempo and minor key

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Loud dynamics and dissonance

Question 64

When revising a musical composition, what two main aspects should you pay attention to?

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Balance and structure

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Only the harmony

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Only the instrumentation

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Only the melody