Music Performance for Third Graders: Engage in Singing, Playing, and Movement

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a way to perform music?

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Cooking

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Singing

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Playing the piano

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Clapping

Question 2

Why are regular practice and rehearsal essential for successful musical performances?

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To build confidence and familiarity with the music

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To make the performance perfect

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Only needed for difficult pieces

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Only important for solo performances

Question 3

When judging a musician's performance, what should you pay attention to the most?

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Accuracy and rhythm

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Audience size

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Appearance

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Stage presence

Question 4

What's the most important part of a musical performance?

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Sharing the feelings of the music with the audience

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Playing or singing perfectly

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Moving around the stage

Question 5

How does a performer's behavior on stage help the audience enjoy the music?

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It helps the audience feel connected to the performer and the music.

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It makes the performance more visually appealing.

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It has no effect on the audience's enjoyment.

Question 6

Where does a concert performance take place?

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In front of an audience

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In a practice room

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In a classroom

Question 7

How does improvisation enhance a music performance?

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It makes the performance more original and unique.

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It allows for mistakes to be made.

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It helps the audience guess what will happen next.

Question 8

In a band, each musician has a specific role. Which of these is NOT a typical responsibility for a musician in a band?

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Repairing their instrument during a performance

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Playing the main melody

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Keeping the steady rhythm

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Following the conductor's signals

Question 9

How has technology changed the way musicians perform today?

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Technology lets musicians make new and different sounds that couldn't be made before.

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Technology makes it easier for musicians to work together, even if they're far apart.

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Technology has no effect on how musicians perform live.

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Technology has completely replaced traditional musical instruments.

Question 10

When performing music for an audience, which action will help you connect with them?

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Making eye contact and smiling

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Running around the stage

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Wearing a bright costume

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Repeating the same song

Question 11

Which of these is a feature that is NOT typically found in classical music performances?

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Encouraging improvisation

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Precise intonation and clear articulation

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Use of vibrato

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Dynamic contrasts

Question 12

How does the genre of music impact a singer's vocal performance?

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It influences their vocal range and pitch.

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It affects their use of vibrato and other vocal techniques.

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It doesn't affect their voice.

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It has no impact on their breathing techniques.

Question 13

Music can be used in many ways to make the world a better place. Which of these is NOT a positive way that music can be used?

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Music can make people upset.

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Music can raise money for charities.

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Music can bring people together.

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Music can teach valuable lessons.

Question 14

When you're playing or singing music with others, what's the most important thing to remember?

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Listen to others and play or sing together as a team

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Be as loud as you can

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Only tune your instrument when it's your turn

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Only focus on your own part and don't pay attention to the rest of the group

Question 15

When performers move their bodies while singing or playing music, what is their primary purpose?

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To convey emotions and engage the audience.

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To showcase their dance skills.

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To maintain their balance.

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To hide any errors they may make.

Question 16

In a music performance, how do the musical elements of rhythm, melody, and harmony interact to create the overall sound?

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Rhythm provides the beat, melody gives the tune, and harmony adds depth and richness.

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Musical elements are used independently in different sections of a song.

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Harmony is the most important element because it makes the music sound pleasing.

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Musical elements are not essential for a music performance.

Question 17

When a musician reviews their performance, what is their main goal?

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Find ways to improve their playing or singing.

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Make sure their performance looks impressive to the audience.

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Only study the performances of famous musicians.

Question 18

Imagine you have two songs to perform. One song is fast and has high notes, while the other song is slow and has low notes. How would your body movements be different for each song?

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For the fast song, I would move my body quickly with big movements. For the slow song, I would move my body slowly with small movements.

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I would move my body the same way for both songs, no matter how fast or high or low the notes are.

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For the fast song, I would move my body slowly with small movements. For the slow song, I would move my body quickly with big movements.

Question 19

How does improvisation make a music performance more creative and enjoyable?

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It allows performers to create their own unique melodies and rhythms during the performance.

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It helps performers stay perfectly in tune with each other.

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It makes the performance sound more like a formal concert.

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It's only allowed in silly music performances.

Question 20

How can performers use movement techniques to keep their audience engaged during a music performance?

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Move in time with the music, use expressive gestures, and make eye contact with the audience

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Stand still and face the audience

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Use exaggerated and distracting movements

Question 21

How does understanding the basics of music, like rhythm and pitch, help you perform music better?

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It helps you understand how music is made, so you can sing or play more accurately and with more feeling.

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It lets you play or sing any song you want, even if you don't know it.

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It makes your voice sound louder and your performance more confident.

Question 22

When you want to perform a song written by someone else, what is the ethical thing to do?

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Ask the songwriter for permission.

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Change the song's words and music.

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Only perform the song for a small audience.

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You don't need permission if you're not making money.

Question 23

When a musician shows strong emotions while performing a song, how might it impact the audience?

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The audience might feel the same emotions as the musician.

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The audience might be confused by the musician's emotional expression.

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The audience might only enjoy the performance if the musician is happy.

Question 24

How has technology transformed the way musicians perform and audiences enjoy music?

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Technology has enabled musicians to reach a broader audience with their music.

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Technology has led to a decrease in live music performances.

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Technology has had no effect on how music is performed.

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Technology has eliminated the need for musicians to possess musical talent.

Question 25

When you're making up a song on the spot, what's different about that compared to singing a song that's already written down?

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When you make up a song, you create it as you go, but when you sing a written song, you follow the notes on the page.

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Making up songs is only for really talented musicians, but anyone can sing a written song.

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Made-up songs are always better than written songs.

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You can't make up songs on any instrument. You can only do it on instruments like the piano or the guitar.

Question 26

How can music performances make a positive impact on our world?

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Inspire people to care about important issues

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Raise money for good causes

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Bring people together and spread messages of hope and unity

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Have no impact on the world

Question 27

How does analyzing a musical piece help a musician perform it better?

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It helps the musician understand the composer's intent and express it in their performance.

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It allows the musician to practice the piece more efficiently.

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It makes the piece more enjoyable to perform.

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It is not necessary for a musician to analyze music before performing it.

Question 28

Which of these is not a way musicians can perform music?

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Creating a painting

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Playing an instrument

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Singing

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Dancing

Question 29

Which of these is a string instrument?

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Violin

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Piano

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Drums

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Flute

Question 30

What's the name of the symbol that tells musicians to hold a note longer?

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Fermata

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Staccato

Question 31

Which musical element describes how loud or soft a sound is?

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Dynamics

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Pitch

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Timbre

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Rhythm

Question 32

What's the term for repeating a musical phrase?

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Repetition

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Variation

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Modulation

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Imitation

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a vocal range?

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Violin

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Soprano

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Alto

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Tenor

Question 34

On a guitar, what part guides musicians where to put their fingers?

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Fretboard

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Neck

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Body

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Bridge

Question 35

Which type of music often features a strong beat and simple, catchy lyrics?

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Pop

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Classical

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Jazz

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Folk

Question 36

What's the job of a conductor in a band or orchestra?

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To lead the performance

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To sing the main melody

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To play the loudest instrument

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To tune the instruments before the show

Question 37

Which of these is not a way to perform music?

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Writing music on paper

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Singing

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Playing musical instruments

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Dancing or moving to the music

Question 38

Why is it important to practice performing music?

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To improve your musical skills and grow more comfortable performing

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Only to sound perfect in front of others

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To show off how much you know

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To avoid making any mistakes ever

Question 39

Which of these is a good posture for singing?

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Standing up straight with your shoulders relaxed

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Crouching down and looking at the floor

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Slouching and leaning to one side

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Lying down on your back

Question 40

What is the term for the loudest part of a song or piece of music?

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Forte

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Crescendo

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Decrescendo

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Piano

Question 41

Which of these is a percussion instrument?

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Drum

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Violin

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Flute

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Guitar

Question 42

Who is in charge of leading a musical group or orchestra?

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The conductor who uses a baton to show the beat

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The composer who wrote the music

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The best musician in the group

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The singer with the loudest voice

Question 43

What's the first thing you should do when learning a new song?

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Listen to how it sounds

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Practice it over and over

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Memorize all the words right away

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Write down all the musical notes

Question 44

Which of these is NOT a type of music?

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Math

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Pop music

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Country music

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Classical music

Question 45

What instrument do you blow into to make sound?

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Trumpet

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Piano

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Violin

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Guitar

Question 46

What is the name of the lines and spaces that musical notes are written on?

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Musical staff

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Musical measure

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Musical clef

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Musical key signature

Question 47

How can you make the music sound louder, also called a crescendo?

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Play the notes louder

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Play the notes faster

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Play higher notes

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Play the notes shorter

Question 48

Which type of music often includes making up the music as you play?

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Musical jazz

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Musical folk music

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Musical classical music

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Musical hip-hop music

Question 49

What tool helps you sing the correct pitch?

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Musical tuner

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Musical metronome

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Musical amplifier

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Musical keyboard

Question 50

Which of these instruments is a percussion instrument?

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Drums

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Piano

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Guitar

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Violin

Question 51

What 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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Interlude

Question 52

Who leads a band or orchestra?

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Conductor

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Soloist

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Composer

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Arranger

Question 53

Why is it essential to practice and rehearse before performing music?

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To enhance your musical abilities and prepare for the performance

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To socialize and make new friends

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To become a famous musician someday

Question 54

After a music performance, what's the best way to improve for next time?

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Ask your teacher or a friend for feedback.

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Forget about any mistakes you made.

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Practice the same piece over and over.

Question 55

When you feel nervous before a performance, what's the best way to calm down?

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Take deep breaths

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Hide from everyone

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Run around and jump

Question 56

What's the first step to prepare for a music performance?

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Practice alone

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Learn music theory

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Perform in front of others

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Pick the right instrument

Question 57

Which one is NOT a musical instrument?

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Computer

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Piano

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Guitar

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Flute

Question 58

What's the job of a conductor in an orchestra?

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To lead the musicians

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To play the main tune

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To write the music

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To sing the words

Question 59

What makes folk music special?

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It's passed down without writing it down

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It's written in a music book

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Only experts can play it

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It has a very complicated tune

Question 60

What does 'dynamics' mean in music?

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How loud or soft the music is

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How fast or slow the music is

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How high or low the music is

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How rhythmic the music is

Question 61

Which instrument belongs to the string family?

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Violin

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Piano

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Drums

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Saxophone

Question 62

Which of these is not a way to share music with others?

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Writing a book

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Singing

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Playing an instrument

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Dancing

Question 63

Why do musicians use dynamics in music?

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To change how loud or soft the music sounds

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To change the speed of the music

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To change the pitch of the music

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To change the rhythm of the music

Question 64

Which of these instruments makes sound by being hit or shaken?

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Drums

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Violin

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Piano

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Guitar