Music Appreciation for Second Graders: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which musical form has a pattern that repeats verses and a chorus?

Accepted Answer

Verse-Chorus-Bridge

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Sonata

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Rondo

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Minuet

Question 2

How does the cultural background of a song help us understand and enjoy it better?

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It gives us clues about the history and culture that inspired the music.

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It has no effect on how we experience music.

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It only affects the words of a song, not the tune.

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It's only important for classical music.

Question 3

Question: Music and Emotions: How can music theory help explain why someone might feel sad when listening to a song?

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The song's tempo, a part of music theory, can create a feeling of sadness.

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Music theory doesn't explain emotional responses because it only focuses on music's technical aspects.

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Music theory says the key of the song always determines whether it makes someone feel sad.

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The lyrics, not music theory, are the only thing that can make someone feel sad when they listen to a song.

Question 4

When creating music for a happy and exciting part of a movie, which type of music would be most suitable?

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Music with a lively beat and a cheerful melody

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Music with a slow tempo and a somber melody

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Music without a clear melody or rhythm

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Music with lyrics that narrate a story

Question 5

You're writing a song for your friend's birthday. Which musical elements would make your song sound the happiest and most exciting?

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Fast tempo, major key, loud volume

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Slow tempo, minor key, soft volume

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Fast tempo, minor key, loud volume

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Slow tempo, major key, soft volume

Question 6

In the song 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star', which part of the song is repeated?

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The part that starts with 'Twinkle, twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are.'

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The part that starts with 'Up above the world so high.'

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The part that starts with 'Like a diamond in the sky.'

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The part that starts with 'Hush, little baby, don't you cry.'

Question 7

How does our culture affect the music we create?

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Our culture can influence the instruments we use in our music.

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Our culture can influence the rhythms and melodies in our music.

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Our culture can influence the lyrics and themes in our music.

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Our culture has no impact on the music we make.

Question 8

Music can teach us about different cultures. It can tell stories, teach us about new places, and show us how people celebrate. Which of these is something that music CANNOT do?

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Teach us how to play new sports

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Tell stories about the past

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Help us learn about different languages

Question 9

How does music impact our emotions and actions?

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Music can make us feel happy or sad.

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Music can make us move our bodies.

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Music can help us focus or calm down.

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Music has no effect on our feelings or behavior.

Question 10

Music can express emotions, just like a story. How does music do this?

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Music uses different sounds to make us feel happy, sad, or even scared.

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Music is only for dancing.

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Music is only for singing.

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Music has no meaning.

Question 11

When playing the piano, what part of your body do you use to press the keys?

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Fingers

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Arms

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Legs

Question 12

Music theory is a special language that helps musicians understand how music works. How does knowing music theory help musicians play and write music?

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It helps them understand how music is put together, so they can make better musical decisions.

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It helps them learn new songs faster.

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It teaches them how to play different instruments.

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It is only useful for professional musicians.

Question 13

In many cultures around the world, music is a special part of important events like weddings and religious gatherings. Why do you think this is?

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Music can help us express our feelings in a special way, even when words can't.

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Music helps us stay organized and focused.

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Music helps us make new friends.

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Music is just a fun way to pass the time.

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a type of musical instrument?

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Water

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Strings

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Brass

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Drums

Question 15

Which of these can be used to describe music?

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Both of the above

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Sad

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Upbeat

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Neither of the above

Question 16

Which of these is a type of instrument that you hit to make a sound?

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Drums

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Piano

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Guitar

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Violin

Question 17

Who leads a group of musicians?

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Conductor

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Singer

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Dancer

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Composer

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a way of listening to music?

Accepted Answer

Calculator

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Radio

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Headphones

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Internet

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a type of music genre?

Accepted Answer

Math

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Pop

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Classical

Question 20

Who is the person who composes music?

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Composer

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Singer

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Instrumentalist

Question 21

Which instrument belongs to the group that makes sounds with strings?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Piano

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Drum

Question 22

Which of these is an example of music that is sung?

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Opera

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Symphony

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Jazz trio

Question 23

What does "bpm" mean in music?

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Beats per minute

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Background music

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Base power measurement

Question 24

Which symbol in music indicates a moment of silence?

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Rest

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Sharp

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Flat

Question 25

What is a musical scale that consists of only five notes called?

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Pentatonic scale

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Major scale

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Minor scale

Question 26

Who is a famous composer of classical music?

Accepted Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Elvis Presley

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Taylor Swift

Question 27

Which musical instrument makes sound by blowing air through a tube?

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Flute

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Violin

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Piano

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Drum

Question 28

What is the musical sign that means to get louder?

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Staccato

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Legato

Question 29

Which of these is not a type of music?

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Science

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Rock

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Pop

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Country

Question 30

What part of music makes it move forward?

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

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Tone color

Question 31

Which type of music is known for being formal and having clear structures?

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Classical

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Blues

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Hip-hop

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Reggae

Question 32

Which instrument do you blow into to make sound?

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Trumpet

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Guitar

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Drum

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Piano

Question 33

What is not part of learning about music?

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Science

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 34

Which instrument has a high-pitched sound?

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Violin

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Cello

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Drum

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Piano

Question 35

What is the written form of music called?

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Score

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Musical

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Notes

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Song

Question 36

Folk music is often:

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Passed down from person to person

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Written by famous composers

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Played on expensive instruments

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Sung only by professionals

Question 37

What do we tap our feet or clap our hands to in music?

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

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Tempo

Question 38

What kind of music has a fast beat and simple words?

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Pop

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Classical

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Jazz

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Country

Question 39

Who leads the musicians in an orchestra or band?

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The conductor

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The loudest musician

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The singer

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The audience

Question 40

Which instrument from this list makes sound by plucking or strumming strings?

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Violin

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Piano

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Drums

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Flute

Question 41

Who writes music?

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Composer

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Musician

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Singer

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Conductor

Question 42

Which of the following describes when only one melody is being played at a time in a piece of music?

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Monophonic

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Polyphonic

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Homophonic

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Melodic

Question 43

What is the symbol at the beginning of a musical staff that tells us which notes are higher and which are lower?

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Clef

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Time signature

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Key signature

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Measure bar

Question 44

Which of these is NOT a way in which music can make us feel?

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Hungry

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Happy

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Sad

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Excited

Question 45

Which of the following is the difference between how high or low a sound is (pitch) and how loud or soft it is (volume)?

Accepted Answer

Pitch is high or low, while volume is loud or soft.

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Pitch is only about singing voices, while volume is for instruments.

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Volume is only about instruments, while pitch is for singing voices.

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Volume is high or low, while pitch is loud or soft.

Question 46

Which word means 'to play or sing music quickly'?

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Allegro

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Andante

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Largo

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Adagio

Question 47

What is the special sign called that tells us to play a note one half-step higher than written?

Accepted Answer

Sharp

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Flat

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Natural

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Bemol

Question 48

Which of the following is a special way of playing music that was popular in the 1700s?

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Baroque

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Classical

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Romantic

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Modern

Question 49

Which part of a string instrument holds the strings in place?

Accepted Answer

Bridge

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Tuning peg

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Soundboard

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Tailpiece

Question 50

What kind of music began with African-Americans and has a strong beat with many improvised sections?

Accepted Answer

Jazz

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Classical Music

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Country Music

Question 51

Which instrument is a woodwind?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Violin

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Piano

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Drums

Question 52

Which instrument is NOT typically found in a symphony orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Electric Guitar

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Violin

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Cello

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Trumpet

Question 53

Which of these is NOT a way to experience music?

Accepted Answer

Ignoring a song

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Listening to a song

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Singing along to a song

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Dancing to a song

Question 54

Which sound uses its rhythm and tune to share a story or message?

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A children's song

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Dripping water

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City sounds

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Drumbeat

Question 55

Why do we write down music?

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To remember songs

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To learn new instruments

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Only famous musicians do it

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I don't know

Question 56

Who directs the musicians in an orchestra?

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The conductor

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The composer

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The first violinist

Question 57

Imagine you're at a party and the music starts playing. Which song would make you want to dance and have fun?

Accepted Answer

A catchy pop song

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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Itsy Bitsy Spider

Question 58

Which instrument in a band is known for its soft and pleasing sound?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Trumpet

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Drums

Question 59

In this traditional Indian song, listen for a special sound that's common in this type of music. What do you hear?

Accepted Answer

A steady, low sound that plays all through the song

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Lots of different tunes playing at once

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All the notes sounding exactly right together

Question 60

Where did the blues music style originate from?

Accepted Answer

African American communities in the southern USA, reflecting their struggles and experiences.

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European folk and classical music.

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Famous musicians seeking a unique sound.

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Sounds of nature, like birds and the wind.

Question 61

What is a fun way to make learning about music more enjoyable?

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Sing songs together

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Force them to practice every day

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Only play classical music for them

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Buy them the most expensive musical instrument

Question 62

Who writes music?

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The composer

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The performer

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The conductor

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The instrumentalist

Question 63

Which instrument do you use by blowing air into it?

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Trumpet

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Piano

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Guitar

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Violin

Question 64

Which of these is NOT a part of a song?

Accepted Answer

Size

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Tune

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Accompaniment

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Rhythm