Music and Movement Learning Quizzes - Comprehensive School Reception

Question 1

We listened to two songs today, 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star' and 'The Wheels on the Bus'. Can you tell me how they were different?

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'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star' is a lullaby, while 'The Wheels on the Bus' is a children's action song.

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They were both sung by a woman.

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They both had a fast tempo.

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They were both in a major key.

Question 2

Music is important in many cultures. How can music be used to help people remember special events?

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Music can help people remember important events from their past.

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Music can be used to make people feel happy and excited.

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Music can help people relax and calm down.

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Music can be used to help people get ready for sleep.

Question 3

How does music help people connect?

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Music brings people together to sing and dance.

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Music keeps people apart because it can be too loud.

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Music makes people sad and lonely.

Question 4

In music, we have groups of people who sing or play instruments. What's the difference between a choir and an orchestra?

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A choir sings, and an orchestra plays instruments.

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A choir plays instruments, and an orchestra sings.

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A choir dances, and an orchestra plays instruments.

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A choir plays instruments, and an orchestra sings and dances.

Question 5

When you want to dance quickly, which song would you pick?

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A fast, bouncy song

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A slow, sleepy song

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A mysterious, spooky song

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A calm, peaceful song

Question 6

Which sound is NOT made by a musical instrument?

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Footsteps

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Piano

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Drum

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Guitar

Question 7

We played 'Old MacDonald had a Farm' and made the sounds of different farm animals. Which instrument did we use to make the loud 'moo' sound?

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Cowbell

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Drums

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Tambourine

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Triangle

Question 8

Music can make us feel different emotions. Which type of music might make us feel sad?

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Slow and calming music

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Fast and cheerful music

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Loud and lively music

Question 9

When we clap, which part of our body do we use to make the sound?

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Our hands

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Our feet

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Our mouth

Question 10

What can you do with your body to make a rhythm?

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Clap your hands in a pattern

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Sing a song

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Walk to school

Question 11

Which sound is high-pitched, like a whistle?

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A bird tweet sound

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A low drum sound

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A person speaking sound

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A tapping sound

Question 12

We've listened to music from different countries. Can you recall a song from another country? What makes it sound different from the songs we usually sing?

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It uses different instruments.

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It's sung in a different language.

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It has a faster beat.

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It doesn't have any words.

Question 13

When you want to play music that sounds sad, which group of instruments would you choose?

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Instruments with strings, like violins and cellos

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Drums

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Instruments you blow into, like trumpets and flutes

Question 14

We listened to a story where the music changed with the different parts. How did the music help us understand the story?

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The music helped us feel the different moods in the story.

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The music helped us understand what was happening in the story.

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The music didn't help us understand the story.

Question 15

When you want to show that you are angry in your dancing, what kind of movements should you make?

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Quick and sharp movements

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Slow and gentle movements

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Happy movements

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No movements at all

Question 16

Music in movies and games can help us...

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Make the story more exciting!

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Understand how the characters feel.

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Make it harder to see what's happening.

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Make it last longer.

Question 17

Which word tells us if music sounds high or low?

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Pitch

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Volume

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Rhythm

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Tempo

Question 18

When we sing or dance, what's a great thing to think about?

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How I can make others happy?

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Who is listening to me?

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How much noise I'm making?

Question 19

When the music is fast, how should we move our bodies?

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Quickly

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Slowly

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Any way we want

Question 20

We have drums and xylophones! How can we play them together to make a good song?

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Play loud and quiet instruments together

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Only play the loud instruments

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Only play the quiet instruments

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Play all the instruments very loud

Question 21

When we hear music, what do we often want to do?

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Dance or move our bodies.

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Stay still and quiet.

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Go to sleep.

Question 22

Which sound is the loudest?

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A car horn

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A whisper

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A drumbeat

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A bird chirping

Question 23

What do we call the regular beat that helps us march or dance?

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Rhythm

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Tempo

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 24

Which of these actions involves moving your body around in a circle?

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Spinning

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Jumping

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Swaying

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Stomping

Question 25

Which of these makes a high sound?

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Flute

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Drum

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Guitar

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Piano

Question 26

What word describes how music makes us feel?

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Atmosphere

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Tempo

Question 27

Which dance involves moving our feet quickly from side to side?

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Tap dance

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Waltz

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Ballet

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Salsa

Question 28

Which of these actions involves moving arms and legs softly and smoothly?

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Swaying

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Marching

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Jumping

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Spinning

Question 29

What is the name of the repeating pattern of sounds in music?

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Rhythm

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Tempo

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Melody

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a way to move our bodies to music?

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Reading

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Jumping

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Twirling

Question 31

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 32

Which of these instruments is played by blowing air into it?

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Trumpet

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Guitar

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Piano

Question 33

What are the letters that we use to write music called?

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Notes

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Scales

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Chords

Question 34

Which musical symbol tells you to stop playing?

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Rest

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Dot

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Sharp

Question 35

What is the name for the feeling or mood that music can make us have?

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Atmosphere

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Tempo

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Melody

Question 36

Which of these makes a musical sound when you hit it?

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Drum

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Book

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Ball

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Car

Question 37

What do you do with your body when you are excited?

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Jump up and down

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Cry

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Sit still

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Go to sleep

Question 38

Which of these is a fast beat?

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Fast

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Beat

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Slow

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Steady

Question 39

Which of these is a kind of dance?

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Ballet

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Reading

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Running

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Swimming

Question 40

Which instrument do you blow into to make a sound?

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Flute

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Guitar

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Violin

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Piano

Question 41

What helps you to keep your balance?

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Standing on one leg

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Skipping

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Crawling

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Running

Question 42

Which of these is a slow movement?

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Walking

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Running

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Jumping

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Skipping

Question 43

What sound does a cat make?

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Meow

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Woof

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Quack

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Moo

Question 44

When we dance to a steady beat, it means we:

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Follow the rhythm of the music

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Move our bodies to the music

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Keep our feet flat on the ground

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Move our arms and legs at the same time

Question 45

To keep our balance while dancing, we can:

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Stand with our feet apart

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Jump up and down

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Wave our arms

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Spin around

Question 46

The person who leads a band or group of musicians is called a:

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Conductor

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Dancer

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Composer

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Singer

Question 47

Which word describes a fast and lively tempo in music?

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Allegro

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Largo

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Adagio

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Andante

Question 48

When music gets louder gradually, it is called a:

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Crescendo

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Decrescendo

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Forte

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Piano

Question 49

Which musical instrument is played by hitting it?

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Drums

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Guitar

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Piano

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Violin

Question 50

What is the name for the space between two notes in music?

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Interval

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

Question 51

Which of these is not a musical instrument?

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Computer

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Piano

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Drums

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Guitar

Question 52

Which of these animals is famous for making music?

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Bird

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Dog

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Cat

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Fish

Question 53

What is the name for the person who writes music?

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Composer

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Conductor

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Singer

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Musician

Question 54

What is the name of the place where musicians often perform?

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Concert hall

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Stadium

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Park

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Classroom

Question 55

Which of these is not a type of dance?

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Football

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Ballet

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Tap dance

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Modern dance

Question 56

What is the name for the person who leads an orchestra?

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Conductor

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Musician

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Singer

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Composer

Question 57

Which of these is a way to change the speed of music?

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Changing the tempo

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Adding more instruments

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Using different notes

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Changing the key

Question 58

Which of these makes musical sounds?

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Drum

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Ball

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Book

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Pencil

Question 59

When you use your mouth to make sounds, what are you doing?

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Singing

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Dancing

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Jumping

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Running

Question 60

When you move your body to the beat of the music, what are you doing?

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Dancing

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Singing

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Talking

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Drawing

Question 61

Which of these sounds is the loudest?

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Shout

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Whisper

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Tickle

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Smile

Question 62

What do you call a song without words?

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Tune

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Song

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Poem

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Story

Question 63

What kind of music makes you want to dance the most?

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Fast and cheerful music

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Slow and relaxing music

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Music without a beat

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Sad music

Question 64

How does using quiet and loud sounds in music make it more enjoyable?

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It makes the music more interesting

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It makes the music sound happy

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It makes the music sound sad

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It makes the music faster