Singing for Year 4: Enhance Your Vocal Skills and Confidence

Question 1

What signs above the music staff show us the pitch of the notes?

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Clefs

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Dots

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Numbers

Question 2

What makes a good singing voice?

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It is clear and sounds rich

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It is shaky and off-key

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It is strained and breathy

Question 3

What do we call it when a group of people sing together?

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Choir

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Band

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Orchestra

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a good way to prepare your voice for singing?

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Clearing your throat forcefully

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Humming softly

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Practicing vocal scales

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Doing vocal exercises

Question 5

What does 'singing in tune' mean?

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Matching the pitch of the music accurately

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Singing very loudly

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Adding a lot of vibrato to your voice

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Singing with a clear and steady tone

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a key element of effective vocal expression?

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Keeping the volume the same all the time

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Using different volumes (dynamics)

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Speaking the words clearly (articulation)

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Adding appropriate gestures

Question 7

What is the name of the technique used to create a smooth transition between notes?

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Legato

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Staccato

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

Question 8

What symbol is used in music to indicate a place to take a breath?

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Comma

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Fermata

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Coda

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Accent

Question 9

What does it mean to sing in tune?

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Singing the correct notes with the right pitch

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Singing with a strong and clear voice

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Singing with lots of emotion and expression

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Singing with a very loud voice

Question 10

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

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Chewing gum

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Singing in the shower

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Doing vocal exercises

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Listening to yourself sing

Question 11

What does it mean to sing 'in tune'?

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Singing the correct notes

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Singing at a consistent volume

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Singing with a pleasant tone

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Singing with a clear pronunciation

Question 12

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

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Breathing shallowly

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Standing upright with shoulders relaxed

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Keeping your head up and jaw relaxed

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Feet shoulder-width apart

Question 13

When you sing several notes at the same time, what is it called?

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Harmony

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Pitch

Question 14

What is the name of the line on sheet music that shows the pitch of the notes?

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Staff

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Bar

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Clef

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Key

Question 15

When singing, which of these is the correct body position?

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Standing up straight with your shoulders back

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Slouching with your head down

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Sitting down with your arms crossed

Question 16

What does it mean to sing 'in tune'?

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Singing the notes at the correct pitch

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Singing the notes loudly

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Singing the notes quickly

Question 17

What is the difference between a crescendo and a decrescendo?

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Crescendo means getting louder while decrescendo means getting softer.

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Decrescendo means getting louder while crescendo means getting softer.

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They both mean getting louder.

Question 18

Which of these is a good way to show expression when singing?

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Using different facial expressions

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Singing every note with the same volume

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Never moving your body

Question 19

What does it mean to sing 'with confidence'?

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Singing in front of others without being afraid

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Singing softly and quietly

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Singing quickly and loudly

Question 20

Who leads a choir?

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Conductor

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Singer

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Teacher

Question 21

To warm up your voice properly, you should:

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Hum softly and gently

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Sing loudly into a microphone

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Cough and clear your throat

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Yell at the top of your lungs

Question 22

Singing 'in tune' means:

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Singing at the correct pitch

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Singing with your eyes closed

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Matching the rhythm of a song

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Using a lot of vibrato

Question 23

Which of these is a healthy habit for singers?

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Drinking plenty of water

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Smoking before singing

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Screaming at the top of your lungs

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Never resting your voice

Question 24

What is a choir?

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A group of people who sing together

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A competition for singers

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A place to learn about music theory

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A stage show with singing

Question 25

Which of these is NOT good singing posture?

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Slouching

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Standing up straight

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Relaxing your shoulders

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Lifting your chin slightly

Question 26

What is the special symbol that tells us to be silent in music?

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Rest

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Sharp

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Flat

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Coda

Question 27

When you make a buzzing sound with your lips to warm up, it's called:

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Lip trills

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Sirens

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Scales

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Tongue twisters

Question 28

When singers sing the same notes together, it's called:

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Unison

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Vocalisation

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Harmony

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Counterpoint

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a tip for singing in tune?

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Singing quietly

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Matching the pitch of the melody

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Using your diaphragm to support your voice

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Practising regularly

Question 30

What is the most important part of your body for singing?

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Your diaphragm

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Your throat

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Your lungs

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Your mouth

Question 31

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 sung or played together.

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

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A melody is sung by one person, while a harmony is sung by two or more people.

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There is no difference between a melody and a harmony.

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a type of vocal range?

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Violin

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Soprano

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Alto

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Tenor

Question 33

What is a group of singers called?

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A choir

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A band

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An orchestra

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A quartet

Question 34

How can you tell the difference between the sound of head voice and chest voice?

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Head voice is lighter and higher, while chest voice is heavier and lower.

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Head voice is used for speaking, while chest voice is used for singing.

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Head voice and chest voice sound exactly the same.

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Head voice is only used by female singers, while chest voice is only used by male singers.

Question 35

Which of these helps singers sing with a strong and clear sound?

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Breathing from the diaphragm

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Using vibrato

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Singing in falsetto

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Growling

Question 36

Which way of singing uses your voice in a natural way?

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Folk

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Belting

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Opera

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Classical

Question 37

Which of these does NOT affect how your voice sounds?

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The instrument you play

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Your age

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Your health

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Your lifestyle

Question 38

What do you call it when you sing without any instruments playing?

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A cappella

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Duet

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Solo

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Chorus

Question 39

Which of these is NOT a part of expressing yourself through music?

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Playing at a steady beat

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Changing the volume

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Adding different sounds together

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Using different note patterns

Question 40

Which of these helps to make your singing more expressive?

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Adding dynamics and phrasing

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Not moving on the spot

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Singing with a loud voice

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Using a microphone

Question 41

What is the best way to breathe when singing?

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Inhale deeply into your diaphragm, expanding your belly.

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Exhale before you inhale again.

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Inhale shallowly into your chest.

Question 42

Which of these symbols in musical notation represents a whole note?

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A semibreve

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A crotchet

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A minim

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A quaver

Question 43

What is a vocal range?

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The range of notes a singer can sing comfortably.

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The number of songs a singer knows.

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The distance between the singer and the audience.

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The type of music a singer prefers to sing.

Question 44

Which of these is NOT a type of vocal warm-up?

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Jumping jacks

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Tongue twisters

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Lip trills

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Solfege

Question 45

Which of these is a good way to improve your vocal projection?

Accepted Answer

Practicing singing with a supported diaphragm

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Yelling

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Using a megaphone

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Singing with a microphone

Question 46

Which of these is a good habit to develop for healthy singing?

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Drinking plenty of water

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Not warming up your voice before singing

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Smoking

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Eating sugary drinks before singing