Composing and Creating Music: Interactive Quizzes for Year 3 Students

Question 1

Imagine you're composing a piece of music to describe a bustling city. Which musical elements would you combine to create a feeling of excitement and energy?

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Fast tempo, varied rhythm, and a lively melody

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Slow tempo, smooth rhythm, and a gentle melody

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Medium tempo, steady rhythm, and a simple melody

Question 2

In a song, how do the verse and chorus work together to create the whole piece?

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The verse introduces the main idea, while the chorus is a contrasting and memorable part.

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They're repeated over and over without any changes.

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They're very similar, with only small differences.

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The song has no clear structure, with parts randomly put together.

Question 3

To create a happy mood in a song, which instrument group would you use?

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Brass

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Strings

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Woodwinds

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Percussion

Question 4

Why does music from different places and cultures sound unique?

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Different instruments are used.

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Singing and dancing styles vary.

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Music is the same everywhere.

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Only the song lyrics differ.

Question 5

Which of these is a key feature of rock music?

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Loud guitars, drums, and singing

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Soft melodies and a slow beat

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Complicated melodies and harmonies

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Traditional instruments like harps and flutes

Question 6

In music, how do the elements of rhythm, melody, and harmony interact to create different sounds and effects?

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Rhythm and melody form the main structure, while harmony adds depth and variety.

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They work independently and have no impact on each other.

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Harmony is the most important element and determines the overall sound of the music.

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Melody and harmony are identical, while rhythm is distinct.

Question 7

Which musical symbol is a straight line that marks the end of a musical measure?

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Bar line

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Dotted quarter note

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Treble clef

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Natural sign

Question 8

Imagine you're writing a song that makes people feel sad. How could you use musical elements like rhythm, tempo, and melody to create this feeling?

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Use a slow tempo, a minor key, and a melody that moves downwards.

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Use a fast tempo, a cheerful melody, and a major key.

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Use a medium tempo, a mix of major and minor keys, and a melody that goes up and down.

Question 9

Music can play many different roles in our lives. Which of these is NOT one of them?

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Decorating a room

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Making us happy

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Helping us learn

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Bringing people together

Question 10

How can we use dynamics to make our music sound more expressive?

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Make the main melody louder and the background music softer.

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Keep the music loud all the time.

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Change the volume randomly.

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Dynamics don't affect how music sounds.

Question 11

Which musical symbol tells you to play a note higher?

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Sharp sign

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Repeat sign

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Flat sign

Question 12

When composing music for a peaceful nature documentary, which musical elements would you choose to create a calm and serene atmosphere?

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A slow beat, quiet sounds, and only a few instruments

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A fast beat, loud sounds, and many different instruments

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A medium beat, medium sounds, and a mix of instruments

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A mix of fast and slow beats, loud and quiet sounds, and many different instruments

Question 13

What happens to the sound of music when you change the pitch of a note?

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The music sounds higher or lower.

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The music sounds faster or slower.

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The music sounds louder or quieter.

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The music sounds happier or sadder.

Question 14

When you're making up your own music, which of these things can't you use?

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The colour of the music

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The rhythm of the music

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The notes that make up a tune

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Whether the music is loud or quiet

Question 15

What makes a sound loud or quiet?

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Loudness

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Speed

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Beat

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Rhythm

Question 16

Which word describes how fast or slow a piece of music is?

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Speed

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Volume

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Beat

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Melody

Question 17

What sign in music tells us where the beats are separated?

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Bar line

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Key sign

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Whole note

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Sharp sign

Question 18

When notes are played together, what are they called?

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Chords

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Scales

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Arpeggios

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Melodies

Question 19

Which instrument makes sound when its strings are plucked?

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String instrument

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Brass instrument

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Woodwind instrument

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Percussion instrument

Question 20

What do we call a short pattern of notes that repeats?

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Ostinato

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 21

Which sign tells us to play a note one step higher?

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#

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b

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n

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^

Question 22

What is the name of a song that is sung or played by one person without any accompaniment?

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Solo

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Duet

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Trio

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Quartet

Question 23

What is it called when multiple different notes are played together?

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Chord

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Scale

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Arpeggio

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Sequence

Question 24

Which music symbol means repeat?

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Repeat sign

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Coda

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Dal segno

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Fine

Question 25

What is it called when different parts of music get louder or quieter?

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Dynamics

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Harmony

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Tempo

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Form

Question 26

What is arranging, composing, and orchestrating part of?

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Creating

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Performing

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Listening

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Analyzing

Question 27

What do we call a piece of music played by a big group of musicians?

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Symphony

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Sonata

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Concerto

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Opera

Question 28

What is the term for the pattern of strong and weak beats in music?

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Duration

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Tempo

Question 29

What is the name of the scale that uses only the white keys on the piano?

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Major scale

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Minor scale

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Pentatonic scale

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Chromatic scale

Question 30

Which of these instruments belongs to the string family?

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Violin

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Piano

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Flute

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Drums

Question 31

Which of these is a way to make music louder or softer?

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Dynamics

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 32

What is the name of the symbol that tells you to repeat a section of music?

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Da Capo

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Coda

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Fermata

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Fine

Question 33

Which of the following is a musical element?

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Rhythm

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Color

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Shape

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Size

Question 34

What is the name for the arrangement of musical notes in time?

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

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Tempo

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a musical instrument?

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Book

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Piano

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Guitar

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Violin

Question 36

Which part of a song is usually repeated?

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Chorus

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Verse

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Bridge

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Outro

Question 37

What is the name of the person who writes music?

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Composer

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Arranger

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Performer

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Producer

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a musical genre?

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Science

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Pop

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Rock

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Classical

Question 39

What does the term 'forte' mean in music?

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Loud

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Soft

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Fast

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Slow

Question 40

Which of these instruments is a percussion instrument?

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Drums

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Violin

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Piano

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Guitar

Question 41

Which of these is a type of musical form?

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Rondo

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Recipe

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Letter

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Painting

Question 42

What is the purpose of a time signature in music?

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To specify the number of beats in a bar and the type of note that receives one beat

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To indicate the tempo

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To show the key

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To name the piece

Question 43

Which of these is NOT a step in the composing process?

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Buying a new instrument

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Generating ideas

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Developing the piece

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Performing the piece

Question 44

What is the difference between a melody and a harmony?

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A melody is a single line of music, while a harmony is two or more lines of music played together.

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A harmony is a single line of music, while a melody is two or more lines of music played together.

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A melody is played by a single instrument, while a harmony is played by multiple instruments.

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A harmony is played by a single instrument, while a melody is played by multiple instruments.

Question 45

Which choice is NOT a musical element?

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Color

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Pitch

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Duration

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Volume

Question 46

Which of these scales uses only white keys?

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Major scale

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Minor scale

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Chromatic scale

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Pentatonic scale

Question 47

Which of these is a percussion instrument?

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Drums

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Piano

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Guitar

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Violin

Question 48

What symbol shows a sharp note?

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♯

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♭

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♫

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♮

Question 49

What songwriting technique involves repeating a musical phrase or section?

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Repetition

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Sequence

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Variation

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Development

Question 50

Which of these is NOT a basic element of music?

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Colour

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Pitch

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Tempo

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Rhythm

Question 51

What is the term for the loudness or softness of a sound?

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Dynamics

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Pitch

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Tempo

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Rhythm

Question 52

Which time signature tells us there are four beats in each bar and a quarter note gets one beat?

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4/4

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2/4

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3/4

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6/8

Question 53

What do we call a group of notes played at the same time?

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Chord

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Scale

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Arpeggio

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Melody

Question 54

Which musical symbol means 'pause'?

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Pause

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Dot

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Sharp

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Flat

Question 55

What is the name for organising notes into a sequence?

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Composing

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Performing

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Listening

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Improvising

Question 56

What is the part of a string instrument that changes the pitch of the strings?

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Bridge

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Bow

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Fretboard

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Tuner

Question 57

What is the person who leads an orchestra called?

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Leader

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Player

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Composer

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Singer

Question 58

What is the term for how high or low a sound is?

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Pitch

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Speed

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Loudness

Question 59

What is the symbol called that tells you to pause in music?

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Rest

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Get louder

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Play sharply

Question 60

Which of these instruments is in the percussion family?

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Drums

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Violin

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Saxophone

Question 61

What is the term for how fast or slow music is?

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Tempo

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Harmony

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Pitch

Question 62

Which of these is NOT a good thing about a melody?

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It's very long and complicated

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It's easy to remember

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It has a clear start and finish

Question 63

What do we call it when notes are arranged in a special order?

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Harmony

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Tone

Question 64

Which part of music tells us how high or low a sound is?

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Pitch

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Strength

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Speed

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Shape