Singing for Year 1: Enhance Your Vocal Skills and Musicality

Question 1

Which of these words has a short 'o' sound, like in 'box'?

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hop

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cat

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dog

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sun

Question 2

When we sing, we should use our:

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mouth

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feet

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nose

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ears

Question 3

Which of these is a good way to improve your singing voice?

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humming

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shouting

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whispering

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breathing shallowly

Question 4

When singing a song, it's important to:

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follow the beat

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sing loudly

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ignore the melody

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look at the floor

Question 5

When we sing together, it's important to:

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listen to each other

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sing over each other

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ignore the conductor

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look away from the group

Question 6

Which of these is a good warm-up exercise for your voice?

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humming

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coughing

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yawning

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eating candy

Question 7

When we sing, our bodies should be:

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relaxed

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tense

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sloppy

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hunched over

Question 8

Which of these songs is a lullaby, a song for making sleepy?

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

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London Bridge is Falling Down

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The Wheels on the Bus

Question 9

When we sing together, we need to work together. Which of these is the best way to do that?

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Listening to others and singing together

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Singing as loudly as we can

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Singing in a different languages

Question 10

Which of these musical instruments helps us to keep a steady beat?

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Drum

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Piano

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Guitar

Question 11

What does it mean to 'sing in pitch'?

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Sing at the right level

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Sing loudly without pitch variations

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Sing softly

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Sing the same notes as others

Question 12

Which songs help encourage clear diction?

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Songs with repeated words and simple lyrics

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Songs with a fast tempo

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Songs with lots of high notes

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Songs in a foreign language

Question 13

Which of these is a good way to improve singing skills?

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Practice singing regularly

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Listen to music without singing along

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Never take singing lessons

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Sing only in front of others

Question 14

When you are singing, how can you make your words sound clear?

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Open your mouth wide and shape your words carefully.

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Sing softly and mumble the words.

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Sing with a squeaky voice.

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Close your mouth and hum the words.

Question 15

What do we call it when you sing the notes with the correct sound?

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Accurate pitch

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Good singing

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Loud singing

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Clear diction

Question 16

When you are singing, you should stand up with your:

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Back straight and shoulders relaxed

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Hunched shoulders and head down

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Arms crossed and legs apart

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Head tilted back and mouth open

Question 17

Before you sing, what is a good way to warm up your voice?

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Hum quietly and gently

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Cough loudly several times

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Drink a cold glass of milk

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Eat a handful of sugary sweets

Question 18

What is the difference between a high note and a low note?

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A high note sounds higher than a low note

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A high note is sung louder than a low note

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A high note is shorter than a low note

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A high note has more wobbles than a low note

Question 19

Which is a good habit to have when singing?

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Practicing regularly

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Ignoring feedback from others

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Only singing songs you already know

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Singing as loudly as possible

Question 20

What is a choir?

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A group of people who sing together

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A type of musical instrument

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A dance group

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A sports team

Question 21

How can you make your singing voice sound better?

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Practice singing often

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Warm up your voice before singing

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Eat lots of sugary foods

Question 22

Before we sing, it's important to warm up our voices. Which of these is a good way to warm up your voice?

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Hum or sing quietly

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Shout very loudly

Question 23

Singing from soft to loud, that's called a...

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Crescendo

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Decrescendo

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Staccato

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Legato

Question 24

To sing well, how should we stand?

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Straight with shoulders back

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Slouch in a chair

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Lie down on the floor

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Sit with knees crossed

Question 25

What does it mean to sing with appropriate pitch?

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Singing the notes as they are written

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Singing at the same speed as everyone else

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Singing loudly

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Singing in a funny voice

Question 26

Who leads a group of singers?

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Conductor

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Teacher

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Pianist

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Drummer

Question 27

Which of these is NOT part of a song?

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Story

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Tune

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Harmony

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Beat

Question 28

What does it mean to sing in harmony?

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Singing different notes that sound good together

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Singing the same notes

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Singing in a whisper

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Singing without words

Question 29

What does the musical sign '♪' stand for?

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A note

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A rest

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A bar line

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A time signature

Question 30

When we sing softly and then sing louder, what do we call it?

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Allegro

Question 31

When we sing smoothly, without any breaks or bumps, we are singing in a way called...

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Legato

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Vibrato

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Staccato

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Belting

Question 32

To sing clearly, we should:

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Open our mouths wide

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Mumble the words

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Sing quietly

Question 33

What helps us sing the correct pitches?

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Listening to ourselves

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Guessing the tune

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Clapping our hands

Question 34

A good way to warm up our voices before singing is to:

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Hum

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Cough

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Shout

Question 35

Which of these songs is a lullaby?

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Hush Little Baby

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London Bridge is Falling Down

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Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Question 36

When we sing clearly, we should use our:

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Mouth and diaphragm

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Throat and nose

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Chest and stomach

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Head and shoulders

Question 37

Singing in tune means:

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Singing the right notes

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Singing softly and sweetly

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Singing with a lot of energy

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Singing loudly and quickly

Question 38

When we sing, we make sound by using our:

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Vocal cords and lungs

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Hands and feet

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Ears and eyes

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Brain and heart

Question 39

Practising singing regularly can help you:

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Sing better

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Run faster

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Jump higher

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Make friends

Question 40

To sing with energy, we should:

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Stand up straight and breathe deeply

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Slouch and cross our arms

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Look at the floor and mumble

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Run around and shout

Question 41

When we sing together, we should:

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Listen to each other and sing together

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Sing as loudly as we can

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Look at the teacher and only sing when they tell us to

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Make silly faces and distract each other

Question 42

When you sing a high note, what should you do with your mouth?

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Open it wide

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Close it tightly

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Stick out your tongue

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Scrunch up your nose

Question 43

Who writes the music for a song?

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Composer

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Singer

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Lyricist

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Conductor

Question 44

Which animal makes a loud and special sound?

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Lion

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Dog

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Cat

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Mouse

Question 45

What should you do when singing a song with others?

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Listen to each other

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Sing at different speeds

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Sing only the words you know

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Start and stop whenever you want

Question 46

What part of our body do we use to breathe when we sing?

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Lungs

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Stomach

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Heart

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Legs

Question 47

What is the first thing to do when learning a new song?

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Listen to the melody

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Memorize the words

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Practice singing it

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Find the sheet music

Question 48

What helps you sing the words clearly?

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Opening your mouth wide

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Mumbling the words

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Singing very softly

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Covering your mouth with your hand

Question 49

What does it mean to sing 'on key'?

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Singing the notes correctly

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Singing loudly

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Singing with a lot of vibrato

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Singing the words clearly

Question 50

Which of these songs is a good choice for beginners?

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

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Ave Maria

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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Nessun Dorma

Question 51

What does it mean to sing in tune?

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Sing the right notes

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Sing at the same time as everyone else

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Sing loudly

Question 52

What is a group of people who sing together called?

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Choir

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Orchestra

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Band

Question 53

How can you warm up your voice?

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Humming

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Coughing

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Shouting

Question 54

Which of these is a percussion instrument?

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Drum

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Guitar

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Violin

Question 55

To sing clearly, we need to:

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Open our mouths wide

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Sing very loudly

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Close our eyes while singing

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Sing very softly

Question 56

The highness or lowness of a sound is called:

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Pitch

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Volume

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Speed

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Melody

Question 57

When we sing together with different notes, we are singing in:

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Harmony

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Alone

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Loudly

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Softly

Question 58

Who leads a choir?

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Conductor

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Teacher

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Singer

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Musician

Question 59

Which is NOT a good way to stand when singing?

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Sitting with your legs crossed

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Standing up straight

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Opening your mouth wide

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Taking deep breaths

Question 60

The word 'crescendo' means:

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Getting louder

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Getting softer

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Getting faster

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Getting slower

Question 61

When we sing, we should make sure our voices sound _____.

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Clear

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Loud

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Fast

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Soft

Question 62

What does 'in tune' mean when we sing?

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Singing the notes correctly

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Singing loudly

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Singing quickly

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Singing in different languages

Question 63

What part of a song repeats?

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The chorus

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The verse

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The bridge

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The solo

Question 64

What should you do to warm up your voice before singing?

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Hum

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Cough

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Yell

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Whisper