Musical Performance for Year 5: Quizzes and Learning Activities

Question 1

What part of music tells you how quickly or slowly to play?

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Volume

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Rhythm

Question 2

In musical performance, which element refers to how music is shaped and given character?

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Expression

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Tempo

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Dynamics

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Articulation

Question 3

Which of these is NOT an essential part of a musical performance?

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Stage fright

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Pitch

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Dynamics

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Expression

Question 4

Which of these is NOT an essential part of a musical performance?

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Communication

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Pitch

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Volume

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Rhythm

Question 5

Which element is NOT essential for a musical performance?

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Audience participation

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Melody

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Harmony

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Tempo

Question 6

Which of these is NOT an important part of performing music on stage?

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Making eye contact with the audience

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Pitch

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Tempo

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Volume

Question 7

In music, what term refers to how notes are grouped together to create a specific sound?

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Phrasing

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Tempo

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Dynamics

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Pitch

Question 8

When performing music, what should you avoid focusing on?

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Worrying about making mistakes

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Playing or singing the correct notes

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Keeping time with the music

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Performing with confidence and energy

Question 9

In a musical performance, which element refers to the volume of the music?

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Dynamics

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Pitch

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Tempo

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Rhythm

Question 10

In a musical performance, what is it called when people play instruments or sing together?

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Ensemble playing

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Solo singing

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Playing an instrument alone

Question 11

During a live performance, what should band members NOT prioritize?

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Planning their post-performance meal

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Performing in sync

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Singing correctly

Question 12

In music, what is the term for when the sound changes from loud to quiet or quiet to loud?

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Dynamics

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Pitch

Question 13

In music, what does the term 'tempo' mean?

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How fast or slow the music is played.

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How loud or soft the music is played.

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The different instruments used to make the music.

Question 14

Which of these is NOT an element we typically consider in a musical performance?

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How nervous the performer feels

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The notes played or sung

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The rhythm and tempo of the music

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How loud or soft the music is played

Question 15

In a musical performance, what's a key part of having a strong stage presence?

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Making eye contact with the audience

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Using exaggerated gestures

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Pretending the audience isn't there

Question 16

Which aspect is NOT essential for a musical performance?

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Stage makeup

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Pitch

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Tempo

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Expression

Question 17

In music, what is the term 'beat' used to describe?

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A regular, accented sound that forms the basic unit of time in music

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A group of notes that create a specific tune

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The speed at which a song or piece of music is played

Question 18

What makes a performance engaging and enjoyable for the audience?

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Connecting with the audience through eye contact and movement

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Playing or singing the notes accurately

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Playing or singing extremely loudly

Question 19

In music, what term describes how notes are connected and separated?

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Articulation

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Rhythm

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Tempo

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Dynamics

Question 20

In music, what does 'Rhythm' refer to?

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The pattern of beats and pauses in the music

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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 the notes are played

Question 21

In a musical piece, what does the term 'tempo' refer to?

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The overall pace and speed of the music

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The arrangement of musical notes within a scale

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The relative volume or loudness of the music

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The combination of different musical instruments used

Question 22

In music, what term describes the loudness or softness of the sound?

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Dynamics

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Pitch

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Tempo

Question 23

Which aspect is NOT directly related to musical performance?

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Counting

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Pitch

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Volume

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Stage presence

Question 24

Which element of musical performance do performers use when they make their music louder or quieter?

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Dynamics

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Pitch

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Rhythm

Question 25

Which musical element describes when a musician changes the volume of their playing or singing?

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Dynamics

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Rhythm

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Tempo

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Harmony

Question 26

When performing music on stage, which element involves using your body and face to connect with the audience?

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Stage presence

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Tempo

Question 27

Which technique helps singers and instrumentalists move smoothly between notes during a performance?

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Slurring

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Vibrato

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Staccato

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Tremolo

Question 28

What part of a musical performance includes using body language and facial expressions to engage the audience?

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Stage presence

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

Question 29

Which musical element do performers use to make the music louder or softer?

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Dynamics

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

Question 30

When performing music, which of these is NOT a way to show how you interpret the piece?

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Not following the composer's instructions

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Changing the speed of the music

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Playing the music louder or softer

Question 31

In an ensemble, what should musicians do?

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Listen to others and play accordingly

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Only play their own part correctly

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Ignore the conductor or musical director

Question 32

Which technique helps musicians smoothly transition between notes?

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Legato

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Staccato

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Tenuto

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Vibrato

Question 33

What is musical improvisation and how do musicians use it in their performances?

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Making up music on the spot, often with others, without any prior preparation.

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Playing a piece of music from memory without looking at the music.

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Only used in jazz music.

Question 34

When musicians perform, should they always prioritize the audience's preferences?

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Sometimes, because it's important to balance artistic integrity with audience expectations.

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Yes, because the audience has paid to see what they want.

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No, because musicians should always play what they want to play.

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Sometimes, but only if the audience is enjoying the performance.

Question 35

Why do we perform music?

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To express ourselves and connect with others

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To show off our skills

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To win competitions

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To make money

Question 36

Why is regular practice and rehearsal crucial for musicians aiming to perform confidently and deliver captivating performances?

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To enhance and refine their musical abilities, such as fingerings or vocal techniques.

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To forge an emotional connection with the audience.

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To develop physical stamina for extended performances.

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To establish a familiar setting for the performance.

Question 37

How has technology changed the way musicians make music?

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Musicians can record and edit their performances using digital audio workstations.

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Technology allows musicians to collaborate on projects even when they're not together.

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Technology has made music-making easier by replacing traditional instruments.

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Technology has no impact on musical performance because performances are always live and in-person.

Question 38

You're a musician performing on stage. What's the best way to make your performance special and memorable for the audience?

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Make eye contact with the audience, move around the stage, and show my emotions through my face and body language.

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Just focus on playing or singing perfectly. The audience doesn't matter.

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Wear a crazy costume and use lots of flashy props to distract the audience from my music.

Question 39

When choosing a song for a performance, it's essential to consider all of the following EXCEPT:

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The number of different instruments you can play

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Whether the song matches your vocal range

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The length of the song

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Whether the song showcases your talents

Question 40

What is the key factor for a successful performance on an instrument?

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Practicing regularly

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Having a natural talent for music

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Using the most expensive equipment

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Memorizing all the notes perfectly

Question 41

How can you differentiate between pitch and rhythm?

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Pitch is the highness or lowness of a sound, and rhythm is its speed and pattern

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Pitch is the speed of a sound, and rhythm is its pattern

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Pitch is the pattern of a sound, and rhythm is its speed

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Rhythm is the highness or lowness of a sound, and pitch is its speed and pattern

Question 42

How can singers and dancers work together to create a performance?

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Singers sing while dancers move

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Dancers dance while singers sing

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Dancers sing

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Singers dance

Question 43

How can technology make a musical performance better?

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Add special effects

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Give feedback right away

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Replace live musicians

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Reduce the need for practice

Question 44

How can musicians use their performances to make a positive impact on society?

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Raise awareness about important issues

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Inspire people to take action

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Earn money for themselves

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Become famous

Question 45

Why do musicians rehearse before a performance?

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To refine their performance

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To socialize with friends

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To learn new songs

Question 46

How can musical performances help us understand the past?

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Music can show us what life was like in the past.

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Music can only tell fictional stories.

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Musical performances are just for entertainment and don't teach us anything.

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Music is not a factual subject, so it can't be used to teach about history.

Question 47

How can musicians use performances to make a positive impact on others?

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By sharing their music and emotions with an audience

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By only playing music that is popular

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By only playing classical music

Question 48

Which of the following is a percussion instrument?

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Drums

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Violin

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Piano

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Flute

Question 49

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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Dynamics

Question 50

To indicate a sharp note in musical notation, which symbol is used?

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#

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b

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♮

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♭

Question 51

Which of these instruments belongs to the percussion family?

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Drums

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Piano

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Guitar

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Violin

Question 52

In contemporary singing, which of these **is not** a vocal technique?

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Playing the recorder

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Vibrato

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Melisma

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Belting

Question 53

What is the term for the change in volume during a piece of music?

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Dynamics

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Tempo

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Meter

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Pitch

Question 54

Which musical instrument produces sound when air is blown across a hole?

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Flute

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Violin

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Drum

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Piano

Question 55

Who is responsible for leading an orchestra's performance?

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Conductor

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Soprano

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Composer

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Pianist

Question 56

What is the name for the rise and fall of musical notes on a musical staff?

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Contour

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 57

What is the term for the combination of notes played or sung at the same time?

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Harmony

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

Question 58

What is musical improvisation and how does it add excitement to live performances?

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Making up new music on the spot

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Playing a planned piece without any changes

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Singing a song without any accompaniment

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Reading music from a sheet

Question 59

What musical element determines the speed or slowness of a musical piece?

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Volume

Question 60

When playing in a band or orchestra, how can you make sure your playing sounds good with the group?

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Listen to the other musicians and play along with them.

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Play as loudly as you can.

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Don't listen to the conductor or anyone else.

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Ignore the other musicians and play whatever you want.

Question 61

How do performers use body language to help you understand the music?

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Show emotions

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Make the music louder

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Change the speed of the music

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Match the instruments

Question 62

Which technique adds expression and depth to a musician's performance?

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Vibrato

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Tuning

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Sight reading

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Scales

Question 63

How can young musicians make sure their performances reflect the variety of people in their communities?

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Include performers from different backgrounds and abilities.

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Only invite friends and family to the performance.

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Only play popular songs that everyone knows.

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Only use one type of instrument in the performance.

Question 64

Which of these is **not** a key element of stage presence?

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Memorizing your lines perfectly

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Maintaining eye contact with the audience

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Moving around the stage confidently

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Projecting your voice clearly