Clapping and Stepping to the Beat: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Kindergarten Music

Question 1

When we clap on the beat, what do we do?

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We clap our hands at the same time as we hear the beat in the music

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We clap our hands as loud as we can

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We clap our hands at different times than we hear the beat in the music

Question 2

Which of these instruments is used to help us find the beat in music?

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Drum

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Violin

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Piano

Question 3

What is the name of the regular pattern of strong and weak beats in music?

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 4

When we step to the beat, what do we do?

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We take a step on every beat that we hear in the music

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We stomp our feet

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We turn around

Question 5

What do we listen for to find the beat in music?

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The repeating pattern of sounds

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The loudest sound

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The fastest part

Question 6

Which of these words describes music that has a strong beat?

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Marching

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Whispering

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Creeping

Question 7

What do we call the steady pulse in music that we can clap or step to?

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Beat

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

Question 8

Why do we step in time with the music?

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To help us keep a steady beat

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To make the music sound better

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To show that we are enjoying the music

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To dance along with the music

Question 9

What is a beat different from a rhythm?

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A beat is a single sound, while a rhythm is a pattern of beats.

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A rhythm is a single sound, while a beat is a pattern of rhythms.

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They are the same thing.

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There is no difference.

Question 10

Which of these is not a type of rhythm?

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Noisy pattern

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Steady beat

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Syncopated rhythm

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Off-beat rhythm

Question 11

What is the part of music that makes it sound organized and predictable?

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

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Tempo

Question 12

What does it mean when music is described as having a 'fast' tempo?

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The beats are played quickly.

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The beats are played slowly.

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The beats are played in a random pattern.

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The beats are played with a lot of volume.

Question 13

What is the most important thing to remember when clapping and stepping to the beat?

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To follow the music

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To have fun!

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To be loud

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To be perfect

Question 14

When we clap our hands to the beat, which sound should we clap on?

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One and two

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One, two, three, four

Question 15

Which foot should we start with when we step to the beat?

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Our left foot

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Our right foot

Question 16

What do we call the space between beats?

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Rest

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Note

Question 17

What do we call the sound that we make when we clap our hands?

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Clap

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Tap

Question 18

Which sound has a pattern of strong and weak beats?

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Tick-tock of a clock

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Whisper of the wind

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Chirping of a bird

Question 19

What do we call the steady beat we feel in music?

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 20

Which of these is not a way to clap to the beat?

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Clapping only when the music is loud

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Clapping once for each strong beat

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Clapping twice for each strong beat

Question 21

If a song has a fast beat, how should you clap your hands?

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Fast and evenly

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Slowly and evenly

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Slowly and loudly

Question 22

What do we do when we step **in time with the music**?

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We take one step for each beat

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We take two steps for each beat

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We jump up and down

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We turn around

Question 23

What do we do when we clap **to the beat**?

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We clap our hands once for each beat

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We clap our hands twice for each beat

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We snap our fingers

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We rub our hands together

Question 24

What do we do when we clap a **steady beat**?

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We clap our hands at the same time for each beat.

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We clap our hands at different times for each beat.

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We clap our hands faster and faster.

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We clap our hands slower and slower.

Question 25

What do we do when we step a **steady beat**?

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We take steps at the same time for each beat.

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We take steps at different times for each beat.

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We take steps faster and faster.

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We take steps slower and slower.

Question 26

What do we do when we **stay on beat**?

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We clap or step at the same time for each beat.

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We clap or step at different times for each beat.

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We clap or step faster and faster.

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We clap or step slower and slower.

Question 27

When we move **to the beat**, what does it make us feel like?

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Happy and excited

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Sad and tired

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Angry and frustrated

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Scared and worried

Question 28

What do we do when we dance **to the rhythm of** the music?

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We move our bodies **to the beat**

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We sing along to the words

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We play instruments

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We listen to the music

Question 29

When you march in a parade, what are you doing with your steps?

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Keeping a steady beat

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Moving up and down

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Playing with a ball

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Swinging back and forth

Question 30

Which of these things helps us keep a beat when we play music?

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A drum

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A guitar

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A piano

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A violin

Question 31

We can clap and sing songs in different ways. What is different between rhythm and a melody?

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Rhythm is like the beat of the song, and a melody is the tune you sing

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A melody is like the beat of the song, and rhythm is the tune you sing

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Rhythm and melody are the same thing

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There is no difference between rhythm and a melody

Question 32

When soldiers march, what kind of rhythm do they usually use?

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March

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Waltz

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Foxtrot

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Tango

Question 33

When we listen to music, which sound do we clap to?

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The beat

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The melody

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The words

Question 34

What is the name for the steps we take when we follow the beat?

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Stepping in time

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Dancing

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Walking

Question 35

Which instrument usually keeps the beat in a band?

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Drums

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Guitar

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Keyboard

Question 36

When should you tap your hand to the music?

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When the music feels like it has a steady pulse

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When you hear a high sound

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When you hear a low sound

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When the music gets louder

Question 37

What is the difference between a beat and a rhythm?

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A beat is a single sound, while a rhythm is a series of sounds that make a pattern.

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A beat is a pattern, while a rhythm is a single sound.

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A beat and a rhythm are the same thing.

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A beat is faster than a rhythm.

Question 38

Which of these instruments can help you keep a steady beat?

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Drums

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Piano

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Violin

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Guitar

Question 39

Why do musicians use a metronome?

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To help them keep a steady beat

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To make music sound faster

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To make music sound slower

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To change the pitch of music

Question 40

When you clap to the beat, what part of the music should you listen for?

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The strongest sounds in the music

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The loudest sounds in the music

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The highest sounds in the music

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The fastest sounds in the music

Question 41

Which of these instruments can help you keep a steady beat?

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Drum

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Piano

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Guitar

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Violin

Question 42

What is the space between two beats called?

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Offbeat

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Rhythm

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Beat

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Measure

Question 43

Which of the following is a good way to practice clapping and stepping to the beat?

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Singing along to a song

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Reading a book

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Playing video games

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Watching TV

Question 44

What is the difference between a beat and a rhythm?

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A beat is one sound, while a rhythm is a pattern of sounds

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A beat is fast, while a rhythm is slow

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A beat is loud, while a rhythm is soft

Question 45

What do we need to do first before clapping to the beat?

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Listen to the music

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Count the beats

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Wave our arms

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Move our feet

Question 46

When we step in time with the music, what are we moving?

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Our feet

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Our hands

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Our shoulders

Question 47

A beat is different from a rhythm because:

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A beat is a single sound, while a rhythm is a pattern of beats.

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There is no difference between a beat and a rhythm.

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A rhythm is a single sound, while a beat is a pattern of sounds.

Question 48

Which type of music usually has a faster beat?

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Pop music

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Classical music

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Country music

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Jazz music

Question 49

What do we call the musical sign that shows how many beats are in each group?

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Time signature

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Note

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Key signature

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Clef

Question 50

Why do we clap on the beat?

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To help us stay in time

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To dance

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To make music

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To sing

Question 51

What fun activity can help us get better at keeping a beat?

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Playing a drum

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Solving math problems

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Reading a book

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Writing a story

Question 52

What's the most important thing to remember when clapping and stepping to the beat?

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Have fun!

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Be the fastest

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Be perfect

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Be the loudest