Composing and Performing Music: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 4

Question 1

In music, what is the term for when different notes are played at the same time?

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Harmony

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Melody

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Tempo

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Dynamics

Question 2

Which element is not considered a fundamental part of music?

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Lyrics

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Tempo

Question 3

Which instrument from the string family is played using a bow?

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Violin

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Guitar

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Drums

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Flute

Question 4

Which part of music is the arrangement of notes that creates a tune?

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Melody

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Volume

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Harmony

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Rhythm

Question 5

What part of a song do you sing or hum along to?

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

Question 6

Music is made up of different parts. What are these parts called?

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Melody, rhythm, harmony, and texture

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Pitch, volume, and tempo

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Emotions like sad, happy, and exciting

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Activities like singing, dancing, and playing instruments

Question 7

What do we call it when we hear different musical notes played together to make a full sound?

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Chord

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Volume

Question 8

Which of these is not a type of music?

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Animal sounds

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Pop

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Classical

Question 9

What is NOT an element of a song?

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Loudness

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 10

Which part of music lets us know 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 11

In a song, what is the term for how notes combine vertically to form chords?

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Harmony

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Rhythm

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Melody

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a musical instrument?

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Book

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Drums

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Piano

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Guitar

Question 13

Which of these is NOT one of the main elements of music?

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Volume

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

Question 14

In music, which element creates tension or release by changing the loudness of sounds?

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Dynamics

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Harmony

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Rhythm

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Melody

Question 15

In music, what element tells you how long each sound should last?

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Duration

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Speed

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Pitch

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Volume

Question 16

In music, what is the term for when different sounds are played together 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 17

Which musical style is known for its lively, energetic, and fun-loving rhythm, often featuring fast-paced melodies and syncopated beats?

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Salsa

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Classical

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Jazz

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Rock

Question 18

Which part of music is made up of a series of notes played one after the other?

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

Question 19

In music, what is the technique called when you move a melody or musical idea to a different pitch while keeping the main parts the same?

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Transposition

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Variation

Question 20

When musicians play or sing different notes at the same time, what is the special name for the sound they create?

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Harmony

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Tempo

Question 21

Which musical element combines different notes to create a more captivating melody?

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Harmony

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Dynamics

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Tempo

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Pitch

Question 22

What does harmony refer to in music?

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The pleasant combination of different notes played together

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The main notes in the song

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The mood created by the music

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The accompanying sounds in the background

Question 23

Which musical element determines the highness or lowness of sounds?

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Pitch

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

Question 24

In creating a melody, which musical element is the most important to consider?

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 25

When composing and performing music, which of these is NOT an element of music?

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Speed

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Melody

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Rhythm

Question 26

What does composing a song involve?

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Creating musical ideas and putting them together into a song

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Playing a song you've heard

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Writing musical notes on a staff

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Performing a song in front of others

Question 27

Which of these is NOT an element of music?

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Speed

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 28

Which of these is NOT an element of music?

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Science

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 29

When writing a song, which musical element is essential for creating a tune that is easy to remember and sticks in your mind?

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 30

Why do composers include contrasting sections in a song?

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To add variety and keep the listener engaged.

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To make the song harder to perform.

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To shorten the song.

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To showcase different instruments.

Question 31

How can a composer use tempo to express feelings in music?

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By making the music faster or slower.

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By making the music louder.

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By making the music higher or lower.

Question 32

Which musical concept is used when chords are added to a melody, making it sound fuller and richer?

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Harmony

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Tempo

Question 33

Which musical style features a strong, steady beat, a simple and catchy melody, and basic harmonies?

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Pop

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Jazz

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Classical

Question 34

When we organize music into different parts, like a beginning, middle, and end, we are using a musical form. What is the correct musical term for these different parts?

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Form

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

Question 35

Which instrument family do the violin and cello belong to?

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String family

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Woodwind family

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Brass family

Question 36

Which musical term refers to variations in loudness?

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Dynamics

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Harmony

Question 37

Which musical technique involves changing the loudness of a note or phrase to add expression?

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Dynamics

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Articulation

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Tempo

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Phrasing

Question 38

Music plays a vital role in storytelling and entertainment. How does music help bring these forms of art to life and connect with audiences?

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Music sets the mood and atmosphere, making the audience feel like they're part of the story.

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Music expresses emotions that words can't, making the audience feel what the characters are feeling.

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Music creates excitement and suspense, making the audience feel on the edge of their seats.

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Music is not important in storytelling and entertainment.

Question 39

Which musical element describes the unique sound quality that distinguishes different instruments?

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Timbre

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Pitch

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Tempo

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Volume

Question 40

In a verse-chorus song, what is the main purpose of the chorus?

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To repeat the main melody and lyrics, creating a sense of familiarity.

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To introduce the story or main idea of the song.

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To provide a contrasting section that creates interest and variety.

Question 41

What is the musical element that gives a sense of movement and flow?

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Rhythm

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Harmony

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Melody

Question 42

Which note has the same length as two beats in a 4/4 time signature?

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Semibreve

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Minim

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Crotchet

Question 43

What do we call a group of notes played together?

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Chord

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Arpeggio

Question 44

Which type of music is performed by singers?

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Vocal

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Instrumental

Question 45

Which group of instruments includes the violin, viola, and cello?

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String

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Woodwind

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Brass

Question 46

What is the term for the arrangement of notes that create a pleasing sound?

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Harmony

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Rhythm

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Tune

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Tempo

Question 47

Which of the following instruments **IS** a percussion instrument?

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Drums

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Piano

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Violin

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Flute

Question 48

What is the term for a group of three or more notes played together at the same time?

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Chord

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Arpeggio

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Sequence

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Scale

Question 49

Which of the following is **NOT** a step in the composing process?

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Performing the composition

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Brainstorming ideas

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Writing down the music

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Arranging the piece for different instruments

Question 50

What is the main purpose of a musical rehearsal?

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To improve the quality of a performance

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To learn a new piece of music

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To compose a new piece of music

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To record a piece of music

Question 51

What is the main 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 notes played together.

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

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A **melody** is played by a single instrument, while a **harmony** is played by multiple instruments.

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There is no difference between a **melody** and a **harmony**.

Question 52

How do melody and harmony work together to create different feelings in a piece of music?

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Melody is the main tune, and harmony makes it sound richer and deeper.

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Harmony is more important than melody because it's the foundation of the music.

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Melody and harmony don't affect each other.

Question 53

How can a musician use dynamics to create a sad feeling in their performance?

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Playing softly and slowly

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Playing loudly and quickly

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Using a variety of instruments

Question 54

What is NOT a benefit of music therapy?

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Healing broken bones

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Reducing stress

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Improving mood

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Boosting memory

Question 55

When creating music, what should you do if you want to include a part of someone else's song?

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Ask for permission and give them credit.

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Use it without asking, it's just a small part.

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Change it a little bit so they won't notice.

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I don't need to worry about this, I'm just a kid.

Question 56

How does music often connect to the cultural background of the people who create and enjoy it?

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Music reflects the values and beliefs of a particular culture.

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Music is always completely different between cultures.

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Music has no connection to the cultures of the people who make it.

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Music only reflects the culture of classical musicians.

Question 57

Which step in composing music involves creating new musical ideas?

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Planning and creating musical ideas

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Playing your ideas

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Fixing up your ideas

Question 58

What part of a song is the tune that repeats and makes up most of the song?

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Chorus

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Verse

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Bridge

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Outro

Question 59

How can music be a powerful way to express ourselves?

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Music helps us tell stories and share our imaginations.

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Music is only for dancing and having fun.

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Music can't be used to express ourselves.

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Music is only for teaching us things.

Question 60

When composing music, what's the first thing you should do?

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Plan the music

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Play the music

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Change the music

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Write the music

Question 61

How does collaborating with other musicians help create better music?

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Sharing ideas and working together

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Practicing separately and then joining together

Question 62

Which song addresses a significant global issue?

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Imagine by John Lennon

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

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Happy Birthday to You

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Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes

Question 63

Which group of instruments would create a lively and exciting march?

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Trumpet, drums, cymbals

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Flute, violin, cello

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Piano, guitar, bass guitar

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Clarinet, trombone, tuba

Question 64

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

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Pitch

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Tempo

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Dynamics

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Timbre