Steady Beat: Master the Basics of Rhythm in Music

Question 1

Listen to this rhythm: Tap-tap, Clap. Which picture shows the correct steady beat?

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Three evenly spaced lines

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Two short lines and one long line

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One long line and two short lines

Question 2

When we clap a steady beat, what do our hands sound like?

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A heartbeat

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Thunder

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Popcorn popping

Question 3

Listen to this rhythm: Tap-tap-clap-tap. What rhythm pattern does it have?

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ABAB

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AABB

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ABCD

Question 4

Which of these is NOT an example of a steady beat in everyday life?

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The sound of rain

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The ticking of a clock

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Your heartbeat

Question 5

Which of these is the symbol for a quarter note?

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♩

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♪

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♫

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♬

Question 6

When we play music together, it's important to:

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Keep a steady beat

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Play as fast as we can

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Play as loud as we can

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Play any rhythm we want

Question 7

What do we call the line that shows us when to start and stop playing?

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Bar line

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Clef

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Time signature

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Staff

Question 8

What is the name of the musical symbol that tells us to hold a note for a long time?

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Fermata

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Staccato

Question 9

Which of these words describes a sound that is played quickly and lightly?

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Staccato

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Legato

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Forte

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Piano

Question 10

What does it mean to `clap on the beat`?

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To clap when you feel a regular pulse in the music

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To clap when you hear a loud sound

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To clap when you see a conductor's downbeat

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To clap as fast as you can

Question 11

When keeping a steady beat, what is the most important thing to remember?

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To clap your hands on the beat

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To clap your hands as loud as you can

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To clap your hands as fast as you can

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To clap your hands at the same time as everyone else

Question 12

What is the name of the regular sound you hear in music?

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Beat

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Rhythm

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Tempo

Question 13

What is the difference between a beat and a rhythm?

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A beat is one sound, while a rhythm is a group of beats.

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A rhythm is one sound, while a beat is a group of rhythms.

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There is no difference between a beat and a rhythm.

Question 14

What does tempo mean?

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How fast or slow the music is

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How loud or soft the music is

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How high or low the music is

Question 15

What does it mean to syncopate a rhythm?

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To play a note on a beat that is not normally accented.

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To play a note on a beat that is normally accented.

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To play a note in a different rhythm than the other notes.

Question 16

What is a characteristic of a steady beat?

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It is regular and even.

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It can change speed or volume.

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It is played on a single instrument.

Question 17

What is the purpose of a metronome?

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To help musicians keep a steady beat.

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To help musicians tune their instruments.

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To help musicians learn new songs.

Question 18

The sound of a steady beat is called:

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

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Pitch

Question 19

Count the beats in this rhythm: tap-tap-tap. How many beats do you hear?

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3

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1

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2

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4

Question 20

Which rhythm has a slow beat?

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tap-tap

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tap-tap-tap-tap

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tap-tap-tap-tap-tap

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tap

Question 21

Which of these instruments can be used to 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 22

What is a steady beat like?

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It is even and stays the same.

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It speeds up and slows down.

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It is loud and soft.

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It is only used in classical music.

Question 23

Which animal keeps a steady beat by tapping its feet on the ground?

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Horse

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Dog

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Bird

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Fish

Question 24

Which instrument often helps keep a steady beat in songs?

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Drum

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Piano

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Guitar

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Violin

Question 25

What is the first beat in every measure of music called?

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Downbeat

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Upbeat

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Backbeat

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Offbeat

Question 26

What do you do with your feet when you march to the beat of a marching band?

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Move them in a regular pattern

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Sing along to the music

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Clap your hands

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Dance

Question 27

What's the difference between a steady beat and a rhythm?

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A steady beat has a regular pattern, while a rhythm does not

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A steady beat is one beat, while a rhythm is many beats

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A rhythm is one beat, while a steady beat is many beats

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A rhythm has a regular pattern, while a steady beat does not

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a good reason to learn about steady beats?

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Makes it harder to count

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Helps you move better

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Makes you more musical

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Helps you focus and pay attention

Question 29

Which of these rhythms shows two beats?

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Quarter note, quarter note

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Half note, quarter note

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Quarter note, eighth note, eighth note

Question 30

What is the name of a beat that lasts twice as long as a quarter note?

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Half note beat

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Quarter note beat

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Eighth note beat

Question 31

Which of these instruments usually plays a steady beat in a band?

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Drums

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Guitars

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Violins

Question 32

What do we call a group of four beats?

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A measure

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A rhythm

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A song

Question 33

What is the name of a sign that shows us how many beats are in a measure?

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Time signature

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Clef

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Note

Question 34

What describes a steady beat?

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It is regular and even

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It speeds up and slows down

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It has no pattern

Question 35

What is the best definition of a steady beat?

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A sound that repeats at equal intervals of time

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A sound that changes in pitch

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A sound that gets louder and softer

Question 36

Listen to the rhythm: TAP, TAP, TAP. Which sound is the steady beat?

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TAP

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TAP, TAP

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TAP, TAP, TAP, TAP

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None of the sounds

Question 37

Which of these is an example of a steady beat in music?

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The regular pulse of a metronome

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The lyrics of a song

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The harmony of a song

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The melody of a song

Question 38

Why is it important to keep a steady beat when playing or singing music?

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It helps to keep the rhythm and flow of the music

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It makes the music sound louder

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It makes the music sound more interesting

Question 39

Which instrument can be used to help students practice keeping a steady beat?

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Metronome

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Guitar

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Piano

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Violin

Question 40

Listen to the rhythm: TAP, TAP, TAP, TAP, SILENCE. How many beats are there?

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5

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6

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4

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7

Question 41

Which of these is a good way to introduce the concept of a steady beat to young children?

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Using songs and games with a clear beat

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Explaining the concept verbally

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Having them listen to classical music

Question 42

Which way is best to keep a steady beat?

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Tapping your foot

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Singing a tune to yourself

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Clapping your hands off the beat

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Moving your head and arms around

Question 43

What describes a steady beat?

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A regular, even pulse

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A very slow tempo

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A random pattern of sounds

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A very fast tempo

Question 44

How can you practice keeping a steady beat?

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Listening to music and moving along

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Counting very quickly

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Only using a metronome

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Not practicing at all

Question 45

Which rhythm has a steady beat?

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Quarter notes played at a consistent speed

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Half notes played randomly

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Eighth notes played very fast

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Whole notes played at different speeds

Question 46

What is the main purpose of a steady beat in music?

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To provide a foundation for melodies and harmonies

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To make music sound faster

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To make music sound louder

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There is no real purpose

Question 47

Which instrument can be used to create a steady beat?

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Drum

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Flute

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Piano

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Violin

Question 48

How are a steady beat and a rhythm different?

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A steady beat is a constant pulse, while a rhythm is a pattern of beats

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A steady beat is faster than a rhythm

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They are the same thing

Question 49

Which activity helps children develop a sense of steady beat?

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Marching to music

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Playing video games

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Playing on the playground

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Reading a book

Question 50

Why is keeping a steady beat important when singing?

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It helps keep everyone together and makes the singing sound better

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It makes the singing sound louder

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It makes the singing sound faster

Question 51

What can make keeping a steady beat challenging?

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Outside noises and distractions

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Having perfect pitch

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Having no musical talent

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Being too young