Musical Expression: Engage in Creative Music-Making for Kindergarteners

Question 1

Which instrument can make the loudest noise?

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Drum

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Violin

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Piano

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Flute

Question 2

What instrument is often used in African music and makes a special sound when you hit it?

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Djembe

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Piano

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Violin

Question 3

How can you make a special rhythm pattern?

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Try different drums and instruments

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Play any notes you want on the piano

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Play the same rhythm over and over

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Use only one drum

Question 4

In a song, which part usually repeats after the verse?

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Chorus

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Verse

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Bridge

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Outro

Question 5

Music can sound different around the world! Have you heard music from another country? Which one?

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I like pop music from Japan. They use electric guitars and drums.

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I like salsa music from Cuba. They use bongos, claves, and trumpets.

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I don't know any music from other countries.

Question 6

Listen to the music. How do the different parts sound different in terms of speed, beat, and volume? How does this make the music feel and flow?

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The parts sound different in speed, beat, and volume, making the music sound interesting and varied.

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The parts sound different in speed only, making the music sound predictable.

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The parts sound different in beat only, making the music sound boring.

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The parts sound different in volume only, making the music sound balanced.

Question 7

In a song, which part is repeated after each verse?

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Chorus

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Verse

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Bridge

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Outro

Question 8

Listen to the music. How does it change as it goes along?

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It changes the tune, beat, and sounds.

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It stays the same.

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It gets louder and faster.

Question 9

When we sing or play a song, what makes the tune go up and down?

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Pitch

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Beat

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Rhythm

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Volume

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a musical instrument?

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Book

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Piano

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Guitar

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Drum

Question 11

The song had a fast beat and the singer sang very loudly. What kind of musical expression might this be?

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Energetic and exciting

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Happy and cheerful

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Sad and gloomy

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Relaxing and calming

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a way that music can show feelings?

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Using different colors

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Using different melodies

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Using different rhythms

Question 13

When musicians join forces to make music, what do we call it?

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Musical teamwork

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Musical show

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Musical writing

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Musical making-up

Question 14

Who leads the musicians in a band or orchestra?

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The conductor

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The loudest musician

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The singer

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The drummer

Question 15

Some countries have music that shares their history like a storybook. Which country's music often tells exciting stories about brave warriors and battles?

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Scotland

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Japan

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Brazil

Question 16

When we make music, we can change how loud or soft it sounds. What do we call this part of music?

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Dynamics

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Pitch

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Tempo

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Rhythm

Question 17

Which song makes you feel like dancing and singing along?

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A song that is fast and has a beat that makes you want to move

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A song that is slow and makes you feel calm

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A song that is loud and makes you want to shout

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A song that is sad and makes you want to cry

Question 18

When we listen to music, what does it mean when the sounds we hear sound nice together?

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Harmony means the sounds we hear go well together.

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Harmony means the sounds we hear are loud and soft at the same time.

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Harmony means the sounds we hear are high and low at the same time.

Question 19

How can we use music to show what we're thinking and feeling?

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We can use music to share our feelings and ideas.

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We can only use music to tell stories.

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Music is just for fun and doesn't have any other purpose.

Question 20

Imagine you're playing the drums in three different places: a concert hall, a church, and a street festival. How would you play differently in each place?

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In a concert hall, I'd play softly to create a calm mood. In a church, I'd play more quietly and slowly to show respect. In a street festival, I'd play upbeat music to entertain the crowd.

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I'd play the same way in all three places because I like to play loudly.

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I'd play as fast as I can in all three places because I love to play fast.

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I'd only play in the concert hall because that's the only place where people will appreciate my music.

Question 21

When we sing, we can make our voices sound louder or quieter. What word describes this?

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Dynamics

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Rhythm

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Harmony

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Tempo

Question 22

Which instrument do you hit to make music?

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Drum

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Piano

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Violin

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Guitar

Question 23

When you sing a song, how can you make your singing sound more fun and interesting?

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Sing faster and slower, and softer and louder.

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Sing louder and louder.

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Sing the song perfectly.

Question 24

In a band, who leads the musicians and helps them play together?

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Conductor

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Songwriter

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Drummer

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Clown

Question 25

Which instrument makes a sound that is high in pitch?

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The flute

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The guitar

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The piano

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The drum

Question 26

Which part of our body do we use when we sing?

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Our mouth

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Our hands

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Our feet

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Our eyes

Question 27

Which instrument is played by blowing air into it?

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The trumpet

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The guitar

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The piano

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The drum

Question 28

Which part of music tells us how fast or slow to play it?

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 29

Which of these makes music?

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Piano

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Book

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Car

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Computer

Question 30

What do we use to make a beat?

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A drum

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A pencil

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A book

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A paintbrush

Question 31

What does it mean when we play music softly?

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Softly

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Loudly

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Happily

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Sadly

Question 32

What do we do when we make our own songs?

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Composing

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Reading

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Writing

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Drawing

Question 33

Why do we use different musical instruments?

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To make different sounds

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To look pretty

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To play faster

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To match our clothes

Question 34

Who leads the band or orchestra?

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The conductor

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The singer

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The teacher

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The musician

Question 35

Which instrument makes a sound by shaking it?

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Tambourine

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Drum

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Piano

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Guitar

Question 36

Which word means 'fast and exciting' in music?

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Allegro

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Adagio

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Andante

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Largo

Question 37

Which of these is a type of music sung by people?

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Opera

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Symphony

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Sonata

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Quartet

Question 38

What does the 'C' symbol at the beginning of a musical staff mean?

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The key of the music

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The time signature

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The speed of the music

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The instrument used

Question 39

What does a time signature tell us about music?

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How many beats are in each measure

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The speed of the music

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The key of the music

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What instruments are used

Question 40

Which symbol shows a pause in music?

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|

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>

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!

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^

Question 41

Which of these is NOT a way to create music?

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Dancing

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Singing

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Playing instruments

Question 42

Which instrument makes a high-pitched sound?

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Violin

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Cello

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Piano

Question 43

What part of a song tells us how fast or slow to sing?

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Tempo

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Melody

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Lyrics

Question 44

Which sound is the loudest?

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Shout

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Whisper

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Song

Question 45

What is the name of the paper that tells us how to play music?

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Sheet music

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Book

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Magazine

Question 46

Which of these songs is a lullaby?

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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Happy Birthday

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The Star-Spangled Banner

Question 47

What do we call it when we move our bodies to the rhythm of music?

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Dance

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Sing

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Play

Question 48

To make a song sound happy, which music would you choose?

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Loud and bouncy

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Quiet and slow

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With many instruments

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With only high notes

Question 49

What is NOT part of music?

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Color

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Rhythm

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Melody

Question 50

Which part of music tells us how fast or slow the song should be played?

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Volume

Question 51

When we play music loudly, what is the name for how loud it is?

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Volume

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Tempo

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Pitch

Question 52

Which of these is NOT a part of a musical beat?

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A silent beat

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A strong beat

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A weak beat

Question 53

Which of these symbols in music means to stop playing?

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Rest

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Hold

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Fermata

Question 54

Who leads a group of singers or musicians when they play together?

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Conductor

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Musician

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Singer

Question 55

Which musical scale has only five notes?

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Pentatonic scale

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Major scale

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Minor scale

Question 56

What do we call the speed of the music?

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Melody

Question 57

Who uses a stick to show the musicians when to play in an orchestra?

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Conductor

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Composer

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Soloist

Question 58

What do we play the piano with?

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Our fingers

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Our toes

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Our elbows

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Our noses

Question 59

Which of these is a musical instrument?

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Drum

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Toy car

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Book

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Stick

Question 60

What do we call a group of musicians who play together?

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Band

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Team

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Group

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Club

Question 61

What do we use to write down music?

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Notes

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Pictures

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Letters

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Numbers

Question 62

What do we call the highness or lowness of a sound?

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Pitch

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Volume

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Tempo

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Rhythm

Question 63

What makes music sound louder or softer?

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Volume

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Pitch

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Tempo

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Rhythm

Question 64

What do we call the speed of a piece of music?

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Volume

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Rhythm