Learn Singing Basics: Vocal Techniques, Melody, and Performance Skills

Question 1

When you sing, how should you stand to sing well?

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Stand up straight with your shoulders back and your head held high.

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Slouch with your shoulders hunched forward.

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Lean forward with your arms crossed.

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Sit down in a chair.

Question 2

When we sing, which part of our body helps us breathe deeply?

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Diaphragm

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Arms

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Legs

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Head

Question 3

When humans make sounds with their mouths, which of these is NOT involved?

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Stomach

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Lungs

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Vocal cords

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Diaphragm

Question 4

Which of these is NOT part of a melody?

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The loudness of the notes

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The pitch of the notes

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The rhythm of the notes

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The length of the notes

Question 5

Which of these signs tells you to start a new part of the song?

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||

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|

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~

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=

Question 6

What is the name of the musical scale that starts on the note 'Do' called?

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C major scale

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G major scale

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F major scale

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D major scale

Question 7

What describes the sound of your voice?

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Tone

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Pitch

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Volume

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Rhythm

Question 8

When singing, what should you avoid doing?

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Shouting or singing too loudly

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Breathing correctly

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Pronouncing the words clearly

Question 9

What should you do before you start singing?

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Warm up your voice

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Drink some water

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Hold your breath

Question 10

What is the musical symbol that tells you to sing a long note called?

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Semibreve

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Crotchet

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Quaver

Question 11

What do we call it when you sing in a group?

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Choir

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Solo

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Duet

Question 12

What is the name for the space between two musical notes?

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Interval

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Scale

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Chord

Question 13

How can you make your singing voice sound better?

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Breathe deeply

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Tighten your throat

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Sing very loudly

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Don't pay attention to how you're standing

Question 14

What do we call the highness or lowness of a sound?

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Volume

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Melody

Question 15

Which animal is known for its loud and powerful roar?

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Lion

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Cat

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Dog

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Mouse

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a way to improve your singing?

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Jumping up and down

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Practicing

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Warming up

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Breathing exercises

Question 17

Which of these songs is often sung by children?

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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Beethoven's Symphony No. 5

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Bohemian Rhapsody

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Imagine

Question 18

What do we call the sound that a bird makes?

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Chirp

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Meow

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Bark

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Roar

Question 19

Which of these helps us breathe well for singing?

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Breathing rhythmically from the diaphragm

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Breathing deeply from the chest

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Breathing shallowly from the stomach

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Holding breath for as long as possible

Question 20

What do we call the musical line that we sing?

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a part of good singing posture?

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Tilting head back

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Standing up straight

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Keeping shoulders relaxed

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Breathing deeply

Question 22

What is a good way to warm up our voices before singing?

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Humming gently

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Coughing loudly

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Whispering softly

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Yelling loudly

Question 23

Which of these helps us show confidence when we sing?

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Making eye contact with the audience

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Hiding our face behind our hands

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Speaking softly

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Fiddling with our clothes

Question 24

What word describes how high or low a sound is?

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Pitch

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Tempo

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Volume

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Rhythm

Question 25

What part of your body makes sound when you sing?

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Vocal cords

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Lungs

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Heart

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Diaphragm

Question 26

What word describes the speed of a song?

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Tempo

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Volume

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Pitch

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Rhythm

Question 27

What do we call the lines of music that we read to sing?

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Staves

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Notes

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Clefs

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Lyrics

Question 28

Who leads a choir?

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Conductor

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Director

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Singer

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Teacher

Question 29

Who leads a choir of singers?

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Conductor

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Pianist

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Singer

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Composer

Question 30

Which part of our body is NOT used for singing?

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Drums

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Vocal cords

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Lungs

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Diaphragm

Question 31

Which of these helps you warm up your voice before singing?

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Humming

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Yelling

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Whispering

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Coughing

Question 32

How can we look after our voices when we sing?

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Drink lots of water and warm up our voices.

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Sing as loudly as we can.

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Eat lots of sweets and sugary foods.

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Sing in a smoky room.

Question 33

What helps you make a strong and beautiful sound when you sing?

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Singing from your tummy

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Keeping your mouth closed

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Lowering your voice

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Holding your breath

Question 34

Which of these is NOT a way to warm up your voice before singing?

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Jumping jacks

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Lip trills

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Tongue twisters

Question 35

How can you make your singing voice sound stronger?

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Take a deep breath before you sing.

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Sing as loudly as you can.

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Cover your mouth when you sing.

Question 36

When we sing, which part of our body helps us to make sound?

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Vocal cords

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Brain

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Nose

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Fingers

Question 37

What does it mean to 'use your diaphragm' when singing?

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To breathe and support your voice

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To sing with a high pitch

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To sing rapidly

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To sing loudly

Question 38

Which of these is a good way to warm up your voice before singing?

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Humming

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Coughing

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Screaming

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Whispering loudly

Question 39

What is the term for the highness or lowness of a sound?

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Pitch

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Volume

Question 40

What type of song has different voices singing the same melody at different times?

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Round

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Solo

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Chorus

Question 41

Which of these is a good way to stand while singing?

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Straight with your shoulders relaxed

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With your chin tucked in

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Resting your head on your chest

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Slouching

Question 42

Singing can help to:

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Improve my breathing and lung capacity

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Damage my vocal cords

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Make my throat sore

Question 43

What does it mean to 'sing in harmony'?

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Singing different notes that sound good together

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Singing as loudly as possible

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Singing the same note at the same time