Songs and Rhymes Learning Quizzes for Year 2 Music

Question 1

What is the chorus of a song used for?

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To say the main idea or feeling again and again

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To tell the whole story

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To introduce the characters

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To give the song a different sound

Question 2

Who writes the words of a song?

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The lyricist

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The composer

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The producer

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The singer

Question 3

Which of these is NOT an essential part of music?

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Characters

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Rhythm

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Harmony

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Volume

Question 4

What is the round shape on a musical staff that shows us how high or low a note is?

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Notehead

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Stem

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Bar line

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Clef

Question 5

What is the main building block of a song, made up of lines and phrases?

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Verse

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Chorus

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Bridge

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Refrain

Question 6

What's the main difference between folk songs and pop songs?

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Folk songs are usually passed down over time and pop songs are usually written by musicians.

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Pop songs are usually more complex than folk songs

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Folk songs are sung without instruments and pop songs are played with instruments

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Pop songs are always happy and folk songs can be sad or happy

Question 7

In music, what does a 'rest' mean?

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A pause or silence

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A change in pitch

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A special effect

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Repeating a section

Question 8

Which of these is a percussion instrument?

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Drum

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Piano

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Violin

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Guitar

Question 9

Who is responsible for writing the music for a song?

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Composer

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Singer

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Producer

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Arranger

Question 10

In a song, which part is usually repeated with the same words and melody?

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Chorus

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Verse

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Bridge

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Outro

Question 11

In a song like 'London Bridge is Falling Down', which part repeats after each verse?

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The chorus

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The bridge

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The intro

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The outro

Question 12

What do we call the person who writes the words for a song?

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Lyricist

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Composer

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Producer

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Singer

Question 13

What is the main difference between a song and a rhyme?

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Songs have music, while rhymes do not

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Rhymes have a set rhythm, while songs do not

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Songs have a story, while rhymes do not

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Rhymes have a chorus, while songs do not

Question 14

Which of these songs is considered a modern children's song?

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Baby Shark

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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London Bridge is Falling Down

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Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Question 15

In a song, which part is typically repeated multiple times?

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Chorus

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Verse

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Bridge

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Outro

Question 16

How does a sad song usually make you feel?

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Sad

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Happy

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Excited

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Angry

Question 17

What is the special thing about a chorus?

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It's the part everyone sings together

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It's the part that tells the story

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It's the part that has the most instruments playing

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It's the part that's the loudest

Question 18

Who leads the singing or playing in a group?

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The conductor

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The singer with the loudest voice

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The person who wrote the song

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The person who plays the biggest instrument

Question 19

What is the main reason we sing lullabies?

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To help someone fall asleep

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To wake someone up

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To make someone laugh

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To teach someone a lesson

Question 20

What makes a song different from a rhyme?

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Songs have a tune, while rhymes do not

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Rhymes have a beat, while songs do not

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Songs tell a story, while rhymes do not

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There is no difference between a song and a rhyme

Question 21

What is the main difference between a song and a rhyme?

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A song has a melody, while a rhyme does not.

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A rhyme has a chorus, while a song does not.

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A song is always longer than a rhyme.

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There is no difference between a song and a rhyme.

Question 22

Which of these instruments is commonly used to keep a steady beat in music?

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Drum

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Piano

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Guitar

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Violin

Question 23

What is the part of a song that often repeats and expresses the main idea or message?

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The chorus

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The verse

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The bridge

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The outro

Question 24

Which of these is NOT a recognized musical genre?

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Mathematics

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Country

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Rap

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Broadway

Question 25

Who is responsible for creating the music for a song?

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The composer

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The singer

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The musician

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The producer

Question 26

Which of these is a popular British nursery rhyme?

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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La Marseillaise

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Deutschlandlied

Question 27

Which instrument is often played with traditional British folk songs?

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Guitar

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Piano

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Violin

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Saxophone

Question 28

What's the difference between melody and rhythm?

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Melody is the tune, rhythm is the beat

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Rhythm is the tune, melody is the beat

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Melody and rhythm are the same thing

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Melody is the volume, rhythm is the pitch

Question 29

What is a common characteristic of traditional folk songs?

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They have a simple, easy-to-sing melody that repeats.

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They use many different and unusual instruments.

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They have very complicated harmonies and rhythms.

Question 30

What is a common feature of many traditional songs?

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They have simple melodies and repeating lyrics.

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They have a known composer.

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They use many complex chords.

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They are always performed with many different instruments.

Question 31

What is a key characteristic of a traditional song?

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It has been passed down through generations.

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It is composed by a renowned musician.

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It features electric guitars and drums.

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It narrates a lengthy and complex tale.

Question 32

Which song is featured in the British children's TV show 'In the Night Garden'?

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The Wottingers

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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Old MacDonald Had a Farm

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Baa Baa Black Sheep

Question 33

How does harmony in a song affect our emotions?

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Creates feelings like happiness, sadness, or excitement

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Makes us feel faster or slower

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Makes the song louder or quieter

Question 34

Who made the popular children's song 'Baby Shark' that became very famous in 2018?

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Pinkfong

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Justin Bieber

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Ed Sheeran

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Taylor Swift

Question 35

Which of the following traditional nursery rhymes includes the repetitive line 'Hickory dickory dock'?

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Hickory Dickory Dock

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Wheels on the Bus

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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Itsy Bitsy Spider

Question 36

What is the rhyme scheme pattern in the first verse of the nursery rhyme 'Little Miss Muffet'?

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AABB

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ABCA

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ABAB

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ABCB

Question 37

In the nursery rhyme 'Jack and Jill', who is one of the main characters?

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Jack

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Mary

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Baa

Question 38

What is the main purpose of a chorus in a song?

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It repeats the main idea of the song

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It introduces new musical elements

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It connects the verses

Question 39

What is the main difference between a song and a rhyme?

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A song has a melody, while a rhyme does not

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A song is always written by a composer, while a rhyme is traditional

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A rhyme has more verses than a song

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A song is longer than a rhyme

Question 40

How does music contribute to the experience of storytelling through songs and rhymes?

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It creates a memorable experience and enhances emotions

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It sets the historical context of the story

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It provides instructions for the actions in the story

Question 41

Which of these songs is a traditional lullaby, often sung to soothe babies?

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Hush, Little Baby

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Wheels on the Bus

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If You're Happy and You Know It

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Happy Birthday To You

Question 42

Which part of a song usually introduces the main idea and story?

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Verse

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Bridge

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Chorus

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Outro

Question 43

What is a useful tool for organizing musical ideas and creating songs?

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Melody map

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Choreography

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Pitch chart

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Stage directions

Question 44

Which of these is a well-known nursery rhyme?

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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Let It Go

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Despacito

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Shape of You

Question 45

What is the part of a song that repeats after each verse?

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Chorus

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Outro

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Intro

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Bridge

Question 46

What does the word 'rhyme' mean?

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Words that have similar sounds at the end

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Words that start with the same letter

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Words that mean the same

Question 47

What is a fun way to participate while singing a song?

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Clapping

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Playing video games

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Doing homework

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Sitting still

Question 48

How are songs different from rhymes?

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Songs are longer and have a tune, while rhymes are shorter and usually just words.

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Songs are always happy, while rhymes are always sad.

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There is no difference, they are the same.

Question 49

How can we make a song more enjoyable?

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Adding different musical instruments

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Repeating the same part over and over

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Singing it very quietly

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Only singing the chorus

Question 50

Why is it good to learn different songs and rhymes?

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It helps us learn about different cultures and languages.

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It makes us better at playing video games.

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It helps us get better grades in math.

Question 51

Which type of song often tells a story?

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Folk song

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Classical music

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Lullaby

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Pop song