Music Bee Elementary General Music Achievement Test 2015
Developed By Nicole Greggs, NBCT Planta on Park Elementary School K/1 Listening L1- Which do you hear?
A- steady beat B- no steady beat L2- Which do you hear?
A- steady beat B- rhythm pa ern L3- Which do you hear?
A- car horn
B- water running
C- people chewing food L4- Which do you hear?
A- wood block B- bongos L5- Which do you hear?
A- cabasa and finger cymbals
B- shekere and concert cymbals
L6- Which do you hear?
A- snare drum and cymbals
B- tambourine and wood block
L7- Which voice do you hear?
A- speaking voice B- singing voice
L8- Listen to 2 performances of “America (My Country ‘Tis of Thee).” How are performances 1 & 2 THE SAME?
A- INSTRUMENTS B- DYNAMICS Both have the same Both have the same instruments. dynamics. L9- Compare these two melodies. How are they THE SAME?
A- RHYTHM B- MELODY
They have the Both have the same pa erns of same tune. long & short sounds. L10- Which Sol-Mi Solfege pa ern do you hear?
A- Sol Mi Mi Sol Mi
B- Sol Sol Sol Sol Mi Mi Sol L11- Which describes this music?
A- low-pitched B- high-pitched
L12- Which do you hear?
A- unison singing
B- singing in 2 parts
C- solo singing L13- Listen to 2 performances of “Yankee Doodle.” How are versions 1 and 2 DIFFERENT?
A. They have different tempi (speeds). B. They have different dynamics (volume levels). L14- What is the FORM of this poem?
Inky Pinky Ponky, Daddy bought a donkey. Donkey died, Daddy cried. Inky Pinky Ponky.
A. AABA
B. ABAC L15- Which rhythm do you hear?
A- 4/4: q q ee q
B- 4/4: q ee q q L16- Which rhythm do you hear?
A- 4/4: ee ee q q
B- 4/4: q ee ee q L17- DOUBLE TROUBLE: Which rhythm do you hear?
A- 4/4: | || q q ee q ee ee ee q
B- 4/4: | || q q ee q ee q ee q 2nd /3rd Grade Listening L18- Which phrase best describes the STYLE of this music?
A. happy & fast (ALLEGRO)
B. sad & slow (LARGO)
C. mysterious (MYSTERIOSO) L19- What does this music remind you of?
A. a sunny day
B. a rainy day
C. an adventure L20- Which do you hear?
A. child voice
B. adult male voice
C. adult female voice L21- What FORM do you hear in this music?
A. AB
B. ABA
C. aaba L22- What FORM do you hear?
A. call and response
B. ABC
C. verse-refrain L23- Listen to this music. Look at the nota on. What happens in measure 3?
A. The music gets louder.
B. The music gets so er.
C. There is a rest. L24- Which SOL-MI Solfege pa ern do you hear?
A. S MM S M
B. SS SS MM S L25- Which LSMD melody do you hear?
A. 1ST
B. 2ND
C. 3RD
L26- Which rhythm do you hear?
A- 4/4: q q q q q h B- 4/4: q q q q q h h C- 4/4: q q q q q h L27- Which PHRASE do you hear?
A. 1ST
B. 2ND
C. 3RD
L28- Which PHRASE do you hear?
A. 1ST
B. 2ND
C. 3RD
L29- Which PHRASE do you hear?
A. 1ST
B. 2ND
C. 3RD
L30- Which INSTRUMENT FAMILY of the orchestra do you hear? A- woodwinds B- Brass sec on- C- percussion: trio- flute, oboe, trumpet, French xylophone & and clarinet Horn, trombone, glockenspiel & tuba L31- What METER (aka me signature) do you hear?
A- 3/4 me
B- 4/4 me
C- 6/8 me L32- From which CONTINENT is this music?
A- Africa
B- Asia
C- South America L33- Which na ve instrument do you hear?
A- sitar (India) B- gamelan (Asia) C- didgeridoo (Australia)
L34- What is the FORM of the songs "Yankee Doodle" and "Jingle Bells?"
A. verse-refrain
B. ABA
C. call & response L35- What is the FORM of the song "America" (My Country 'Tis of Thee)?
A. verse- refrain
B. repea ng verse
C. call & response L36- Listen to the beat. What kind of note do you hear?
A- half note Hint: How many beats does the B- whole note note last? That tells you its name! C- do ed half note L37- Which recording is correct?
A- recording 1
B- recording 2
C- recording 3 L38- Which recording is correct?
A- recording 1
B- recording 2
C- recording 3 4th/5th Listening L39- Which DIRECTION are the pitches moving?
A. up
B. down
C. staying the same L40- Which DIRECTION are the pitches moving?
A. up then down
B. down then up
C. up then staying the same L41- Which rhythm repeats in this song? A. RHYTHM 1:
B. RHYTHM 2:
C. RHYTHM 3: L42- Which sec on of OLYMPIC FANFARE has ONLY BRASS instruments?
A. A sec on
B. B sec on
C. C Sec on L43- What do you hear?
A- Major chord (doh-mi-sol together)
B- minor chord (la-doh-mi together)
C- diminished chord ( -re-fa together)
A CHORD is 3 or more notes (root, third, fi h) sounded at once. L44- What Solfege INTERVAL do you hear?
A- perfect 5th (Doh- Sol) An INTERVAL
is the distance th B- perfect 4 (Doh- Fa) from one note to another. C- Major 2nd (Doh- Re) L45- Which musical scale do you hear?
A- Major scale (drmfsltd’)
B- minor scale (ltdrmfsl’)
C- dorian mode (rmfsltdr’) L46- Which best describes the tempo the composer used to express joy in this music? A. allegro
B. largo
C. adagio
D. presto L47- What is the TEMPO of this song?
A. andante
B. allegro
C. presto L48- What is the TEMPO of this song?
A. andante
B. allegro
C. presto L49- Which do you hear?
A. major tonality- centered on DOH
B. minor tonality- centered on LA
C. no tonal center L50- Which type of musical ensemble do you hear?
A. orchestra
B. concert band
C. choir L51- In this selec on, the ensemble that you hear is called:
A. an orchestra
B. a rock band
C. a marching band
D. a choir L52- Which VOCAL REGISTER do you hear?
A- soprano
B- alto
C- tenor
D- baritone
Your vocal cords inside your throat, top view L53- Which VOCAL REGISTER do you hear?
A- soprano
B- alto
C- tenor
D- baritone
Your vocal cords inside your throat, top view L54- Which VOCAL REGISTER do you hear?
A- soprano
B- alto
C- tenor
D- baritone
Your vocal cords inside your throat, top view L55- Which VOCAL REGISTER do you hear?
A- soprano
B- alto
C- tenor
D- baritone
Your vocal cords inside your throat, top view L56- From which culture is this music?
A. Germany- yodeling
B. Italy- opera
C. South America- pan flute L57- From which culture is this music?
A. India- sitar & tabla
B. Arabia
C. Asia- gamelan orchestra L58- Which instrument do you hear?
A- piano B- harpsichord C- organ L59- Which instrument do you hear?
A- violin B- string bass C- guitar L60- Which instrument do you hear?
A-clarinet B- oboe C-bassoon L61- Which instrument do you hear?
A. violin
B. piano
C. harp L62- Which instrument do you hear?
A. bassoon
B. trumpet
C. tuba L63- Which instruments do you hear?
A. oboe & bassoon
B. snare drum & cymbal
C. viola & piano L64- Which instruments do you hear?
A. oboe & bassoon
B. snare drum & cymbal
C. viola & piano L65- Which instruments do you hear?
A. synthesizer & flute
B. violin & cello
C. electric bass & saxophone L66- How is Mariachi music from Mexico different from gamelan music of Asia?
A. Each have different instruments that are used only in their area of the world.
B. Mariachi music is largely played on strings while gamelan music is mostly percussion.
C. both A and B L67- Which style of music do you hear?
A- Country B- Reggae C- Rock L68- Which style of music do you hear?
A. Rock
B. Classical
C. Gospel
D. Folk L69- Which style of music do you hear?
A. Bluegrass
B. Salsa
C. Na ve American K/1 Self-Paced Ques ons
Read and Select SP1- Which do you see?
A- guiro & maracas B- claves & cabasa
SP2- Which do you see?
A- cowbell and B- hand drum and vibraslap chimes SP3- Look at these instruments. Which percussion instrument is NOT shown?
A- bongos B- temple blocks SP4- Which Solfege pitch is MISSING? Do Re Mi Fa Sol ____ Ti Do’
A- La
B- Re SP5- Which instrument is PITCHED (i.e.: can play a tune)?
A- conga drum B- xylophone
SP6- What does a COMPOSER do?
A- write music down
B- lead a musical group
Ludwig van Beethoven SP7- Look at this music. What is the FORM of this melody?
A. AABA
B. ABCA SP8- Which means LOUD?
A- forte (f)
B- piano (p) SP9- Which means VERY SOFT?
A- for ssimo (ff)
B- pianissimo (pp) SP10- Which means ge ng SOFTER, li le by li le?
A- crescendo <
B- decrescendo > SP11- What is this symbol called?
A- double barline
B- repeat sign SP12- What is this symbol called?
A- treble clef
B- staff SP13- Which is READ “ - ” or “du-de” and means 2 sounds in 1 beat?
A- q
B- q q SP14- What is this symbol called?
A- staff
B- barline SP15- What does a DOUBLE BARLINE mean?
A- play the music again
B- the end of the song SP16- Which are shown? ------|------| ------|------| ------|------| ------|------| ------|------|
A- staff and measure
B- barline and fermata 2nd/3rd Grade Self-Paced Ques ons
Read and Select SP17- Which is NOT an appropriate listening strategy (which should you NOT DO) to learn about music?
A. Listen carefully for which instruments are heard. B. Listen for repea ng pa erns or sec ons. C. Listen without thinking about the music and with no purpose in mind. SP18- Which is a SHAKING percussion instrument?
A. Claves
B. Tambourine
C. Conga drum
SP24- What word is spelled on this staff?
&======A- BAG
B- BAD
C- BED SP25- What word is spelled on this
staff?
&======A- DEAF
B- FADE
C- BEEF SP26- What does a SHARP (#) do?
A- RAISE the pitch of a note by a WHOLE step
B- LOWER the pitch of a note by a HALF step
C- RAISE the pitch of a note by a HALF step SP27- What notes are shown?
h w
A- quarter note and half note
B- quarter note and whole note
C- half note and whole note SP28- What types of rests are shown?
g –
A- quarter rest and half rest
B- quarter rest and whole rest
C- half rest and whole rest SP29- What could NOT complete the measure?
4 4 ======A- q q
B- h
C- w SP30- What COULD complete the measure?
4 4 ======A- q q
B- . h
C- w SP31- How do LISTENING SKILLS (the ability to understand what is heard) help people appreciate musical works?
A. Listening skills help us understand FORM B. Listening skills help us recognize instruments and pa erns C. Listening skills help us imitate expressive singing or playing. D. all of the above SP32- What are the 4 instrument families of the orchestra?
A. Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, and Strings B. Keyboard, Percussion, Woodwinds, and Brass C. Brass, Woodwinds, Strings, and Keyboard SP33- What does TONE COLOR (aka TIMBRE) mean?
A- color-coding the notes on a beginner’s keyboard
B- the unique sound of an instrument or voice
C- the color behind each family of instruments on the orchestra map SP34- Which instrument family IS found in an orchestra but IS NOT in a concert band?
A- Woodwinds
B- Brass
C- String
Map of the Orchestra SP35- In which order are these symbols?
n b # A. FLAT, SHARP, NATURAL
B. NATURAL, SHARP, FLAT
C. NATURAL, FLAT, SHARP SP36- What is a PHRASE?
A- the tune of a song
B- 2 or more notes sounding together in a pleasing way
C- a musical thought SP37- What does A CAPPELLA mean?
A- literally, “like in the chapel”
B- without accompaniment
C- both A and B
SP38- How are bongo drums different from conga drums?
A- Bongos are a set of 2 drums while a conga is just 1 drum.
B- Bongos are played with hands while congas are played with s cks.
C- Congas are a set of 2 drums whereas a bongo is just 1 drum. SP39- How is the American guitar similar to the Indian sitar?
A- Both are string instruments.
B- Both are strummed or plucked.
C- Both A and B are true. SP40- Which composer was a child prodigy during the Classical era, played for kings at age 5, & wrote music for every instrument, plus operas, & symphonies?
A- Peter I. Tchaikovsky
B- Wolfgang A. Mozart
C- Franz J. Haydn SP41- Why was Ludwig van Beethoven famous?
A- He was deaf when he wrote his 9th & most famous symphony, which includes Ode to Joy. He was one of the best Classic Era composers who ever lived.
B- He was a great Baroque pianist who wrote church music, and he had 20 kids.
C- He loved to take walks and insult people.He had a bad temper. SP42- How did Beethoven's music change how music was composed in the years a er his death?
A- Composers began to move in above young boys whose fathers had passed away.
B- Composers began to think more crea vely about how to organize musical works.
C- Composers began to take long walks every day to get be er ideas about what music to write. SP43- Why was J. S. Bach famous?
A. He was a Baroque Era composer who wrote church music for every Sunday of the year, and he had 20 kids.
B. He was a Roman c Era composer who wrote operas for huge orchestras and choirs.
C. He was a 20th century composer who wrote music that sounded so strange it caused riots. SP44- How did slavery influence the development of music in the United States?
A. Slaves brought drums with them from Africa. B. Slaves sang spirituals like Swing Low Sweet Chariot, which became the basis of Jazz, which developed into Rock & Roll, which became R&B, Motown, Pop, and finally Rap music. C. Slaves sang to express their sorrow over how hard their lives were. D. Both B and C are true. SP45- Which is TRUE about how PATTERNS are used in music and visual arts?
A. Pa erns organize both art and music, making it easier to understand.
B. Pa erns are found in music but not in art.
C. Pa erns are found in art but not in music. SP46- What are the ELEMENTS of Music?
A. rhythm, melody, harmony, & ar cula on
B. form, tone color, tempo, & dynamics
C. all of the above SP47- Which means “GRADUALLY SLOWING DOWN?”
A- accelerando
B- decrescendo
C- ritardando SP48- Which means “GRADUALLY SPEEDING UP?”
A- accelerando
B- decrescendo
C- ritardando SP49- How can changing tempo and dynamics change the MOOD of a song?
A. rhythm, melody, harmony, & ar cula on
B. form, tone color, tempo, & dynamics
C. all of the above SP50- In "Renaissance Tune", which 2 measures are THE SAME?
A. measures 2 and 4
B. measures 1 and 3
C. measures 1 and 4 SP51- In VERSE- REFRAIN FORM, which part has words that change on each repeat of the melody?
A. verse
B. Refrain
C. chorus SP52- What is a ROUND in music?
A. A song in which different groups start singing/playing at different mes, crea ng harmony.
B. a circle
C. a song that keeps repea ng endlessly SP53- What word is spelled by these recorder fingerings?
TOP o O O A- FED LH O O O O O O O O O B- AGE O O O RH O O O o o o C- ACE SP54- Which me signature matches the music shown? A- 2/4 me B- 3/4 me C- 4/4 me |------| |------| |------| |------| |------|
SP55- In the following chart, what belongs in spot A?
Note Name Symbol Value (# of beats) A- quarter note A 4 w B- triplet Half note 2 h Quarter note 1 C- whole note q Eighth note B 1/2 Sixteenth note C x SP56- In the following chart, what belongs in spot B?
A- Note Name Symbol Value q (# of beats) A 4 B- h w Half note 2 h C- Quarter note 1 e q Eighth note B 1/2 Sixteenth note C x SP57- In the following chart, what belongs in spot C?
Note Name Symbol Value A- 1/3 (# of beats) A 4 w B- 1/4 Half note 2 h Quarter 1 C- 1/16 note q Eighth note B 1/2 Sixteenth C note x SP58- How many beats are shown IN ALL?
h w q
A- 6 beats
B- 10 beats
C- 8 beats SP59- In 4/4 me, how many quarter rests equal a whole rest?
A- 8
B- 2 X ? = g C- 4 SP60- Which shows tempo terms in order from SLOWEST TO FASTEST?
A- largo- andante- presto- vivace
B- largo- moderato- allegro- vivace
C- presto- vivace- allegro- largo SP61- To which instrument family does the CLARINET belong?
A- Woodwinds
B- Brass
C- Percussion SP62- To which instrument family does the TROMBONE belong?
A- Woodwinds
B- Brass
C- Percussion SP63- Which musical ensemble has 4 people?
A- trio
B- quartet
C- quintet SP64- Which musical ensemble has 5 people?
A- trio
B- quartet
C- quintet SP65- Which is NOT a BRASS instrument?
A- trumpet
B- saxophone
C- tuba SP66- Which is a WOODWIND instrument?
A- Saxophone
B- French Horn
C- Trombone SP67- Which is a NOT a STRING instrument?
A- Cello
B- Guitar
C- Kalimba (Thumb Piano) SP68- Which lists the 4 primary vocal PITCH REGISTERS from LOWEST TO HIGHEST?
A- soprano- alto- tenor- bass
B- bass- tenor- alto- soprano
C- bass- alto- tenor- soprano
SP69- Which does NOT describe proper SINGING TECHNIQUE?
A. Breathe from the shoulders and drop your jaw tall. B. Have feet flat on the ground, knees unlocked, and tall eyebrows and jaw. C. Breathe low from the diaphragm, feet hips distance apart. SP70- Which is a common error in learning to play the RECORDER?
A. overblowing B. not covering holes completely C. both A and B SP71- Which are NOT important when playing MALLET INSTRUMENTS correctly? A. Use both hands alterna ng mallets, and elbows out. B. Strike the end of the bars and use only the hand you write with. C. Stand on your knees, elbows out, and strike the center of the bars. SP72- Why must all musicians in a group watch the conductor? A. The conductor is always telling funny jokes. B. The conductor's beat keeps the players together and tells them when to play loud/ so , etc… C. The conductor wrote the music so they should respect him by watching him while they play. SP73- Which shows dynamic markings in DECRESCENDO order?
A- pp- p- mp- mf- f- ff
B- ff- f- mf- mp- p- pp
C- ff- mf- f- p- mp- pp SP74- What does MEZZO PIANO (mp) mean?
A. very so
B. medium so
C. medium loud SP75- Which ARE NOT legi mate roles or careers in Music?
A. conductor, composer, musician, or singer B. dancer, painter, or gymnast C. studio musician, accompanist, sound technician, or sound engineer SP76- What is the safe, legal way to download songs and other media from the internet? A. Use free music sites and download everything you can without paying for it. B. Download songs and games without checking to make sure they are virus-free. C. Ask an adult if purchasing or downloading anything, and never provide personal or financiarma on online. SP77- Which is true about African tribal music?
A. Drums, shakers, dancing, singing, and xylophones are used in community life. B. Recorders, sitars, tabla, and didgeridoo are used in tribal life of Africa. C. Tradi onal Western orchestras and bands are found in most African villages. SP78- What is OPERA?
A- a building where people go to watch shows.
B- a musical play where everyone sings instead of talks, and performers wear fancy costumes. SP79- How do people of various ages and cultures experience music? A. People hear music on their phone, TV, internet, radio, worship, celebra ons, ceremonies, live concerts, & YouTube. B. People make music by singing and playing instruments, or using computer programs to compose. C. People dance and exercise to music, and music brings back memories and changes moods. D. All of the above. SP80- Which instrument is likely to have a LOW PITCH?
A. Tuba B. Flute
4th & 5th Self-Paced Ques ons
Read and Select SP81- How is Social Studies incorporated into the study of Music? A. The historical background of a song must be studied in order to perform it correctly. B. A globe or map can be used to show where in the world the music came from. C. Informa on is learned about the composer and his intent for the work. D. All of the above. SP82- How is Mathema cs incorporated into the study of Music? A. Beats, Measures and Sec ons are counted in musical nota on. B. The staff is a graph of how pitch moves through me. C. Note names and values are based on frac ons. D. All of the above, and more. SP83- How are Science concepts related to Music?
A. The bigger the instrument, the lower its pitch: the smaller the instrument, the higher its pitch. B. The so er the material, the longer an instrument will ring when hit, and the harder a material is, the clearer its sound when hit. C. Sound is caused by vibra ons, sounds can me amplified (made louder), and simple instruments can be made from everyday items. D. All of the above. SP84- How are Language Arts incorporated into Music? A. Much music is based on poetry or contains words in various languages which must be read and interpreted ar s cally. B. Students can compose simple songs by beginning with short poems which are organized in simple forms. C. Music can be used to express the meaning of a poem through singing, dance, and playing instruments. D. All of the above SP85- How does reading music improve a person's ability to read words fluently?
A. Reading music requires concentra on on a wri en symbol for a long me. B. Reading musical notes requires a person to process and apply knowledge in real me. C. Singing & playing an instrument make both sides of the brain operate at the same me, helping a person think faster. D. All of the above SP86- Which shows notes in order from SHORTEST TO LONGEST?
A. quarter note- eighth note- half note- whole note
B. eighth note- half note- quarter note- whole note
C. eighth note- quarter note- half note- whole note SP87- In 4/4 meter, how many EIGHTH NOTES equal a HALF NOTE?
A- 2
B- 4 X ? = e h C- 8 SP88- Which 4/4 measure has the WRONG number of BEATS? 1 2 3 4
A- measure 1
B- measure 2
C- measure 3 SP89- Which measure does NOT have 3 BEATS? 1 2 3 4
A- measure 1
B- measure 2
C- measure 3 SP90- Which is the correct order of FORM terms? 1st term- 2nd term- 3rd term- go back to the go back to the SIGN & the END BEGINNING & play play un l the END un l the END A. D. C. al Fine Fine D. S. al Fine
B. D. C. al fine D. S. al Fine Fine
C. D. S. al Fine D. C. al Fine Fine SP91- What does HARMONY mean?
A. the tune of a song
B. 2 or more notes sounding together in a pleasing way
C. a musical thought SP92- Which means “go back to the SIGN and play un l the end?”
A- D. S. al fine
B- D. C. al fine
C- D. C. al coda SP93- Which is the correct order of EXPRESSION terms? ? 1st term- 2nd term- 3rd term- how LOUD the how FAST the HOW the notes are music is;) music is; played (technique
A. ar cula on- tempo- dynamics
B. dynamics- ar cula on- tempo
C. dynamics- tempo- ar cula on SP94- Which is the correct order of EXPRESSION terms? 1st term- 2nd term- 3rd term- 4th term- ge ng ge ng ge ng ge ng gradually gradually gradually gradually FASTER SLOWER LOUDER SOFTER A. accelerando- ritardando- decrescendo- crescendo
B. decrescendo- crescendo- ritardando- accelerando
C. accelerando- ritardando- crescendo- decrescendo SP95- WHICH HISTORICAL ERA lasted from 1600-1750, used harpsichord & organ instead of piano, had the first orchestras, and featured music by J. S. Bach and G. F. Handel? A. Renaissance Period
B. Baroque Period
C. Classical Period SP96- WHICH HISTORICAL ERA lasted from 1825-1900 and featured a 4- day opera by Wagner called "The Ring Cycle"? A. Roman c Period
B. Modern/ 20th Century Period
C. Classical Period SP97- Which ar cula on term means "short and bouncy"?
A. legato
B. staccato
C. marcato SP98- What is the difference between BEAT and RHYTHM?
A. BEAT is the steady pulse of music, while RHYTHM is pa erns of long and short sounds. B. RHYTHM is the steady pulse of music, while BEAT is pa erns of long and short sounds. C. BEAT and RHYTHM are the same thing. SP99- How does changing the ARTICULATION of a song (Amazing Grace, for example) from legato to staccato change the MOOD of the song?
A. The mood changes from soothing to bouncy. B. The mood changes from bouncy to soothing. C. The mood changes from soothing to angry. SP100- What word is spelled on this BASS CLEF staff?
A- DAD
B- GAG ======C- BEG SP101- Which saying tells the le er names of the TREBLE STAFF LINES?
A. "Every good boy does fine" rhymes with "line“
B. "F-A-C-E: 'FACE' rhymes with space"
C. "Good Boys Do Fine Always" SP102- Which saying tells the le er names of the BASS STAFF SPACES?
A. "Every good boy does fine" rhymes with "line“
B. "F-A-C-E: 'FACE' rhymes with space"
C. "Good Boys Do Fine Always" SP103- What does a KEY SIGNATURE tell?
A- What le er name is DOH in a song
B- Which white piano keys to play in a song
C- How many black keys in a song SP104- What is the rule for finding DOH in SHARP key signatures? A- the sharp furthest right is TI; go up ½ step to find the le er name of DOH
B- the sharp furthest right is FA; do down 4 to find the le er name of DOH
C- the highest sharp is TI; go up ½ step to find the le er name of DOH SP105- What is the rule for finding DOH in FLAT key signatures? A- the sharp furthest right is TI; go up ½ step to find the le er name of DOH
B- the sharp furthest right is FA; do down 4 to find the le er name of DOH
C- the highest sharp is TI; go up ½ step to find the le er name of DOH SP106- What is the key signature?
A- C Major
Do B- F Major
&=== C- G major SP107- What is the key signature?
A- B Flat Major
B- A Major
C- A Flat Major SP108- DOH is on second line G. What Solfege syllables match these notes?
A. DOH mi-mi RE MI
B. DOH mi-mi RE DOH
C. DOH re-re MI DOH SP109- DOH is on first space F. What Solfege syllables match these notes?
A. DOH mi-mi RE MI
B. DOH mi-mi RE DOH
C. DOH re-re MI DOH SP110- On the piano keyboard, the note C is found to the LEFT of each set of 2 black notes. What le er names the white key to the right of middle C? A- the note is D
B- the note is E
C- the note is B C ? SP111- On the piano keyboard, what is a HALF STEP? A- the distance from one key to the very next key up or down
B- the distance from one white piano key to the next white piano key
C- the distance from one black piano key to the next black piano key SP112- On the piano keyboard, what le er is a WHOLE STEP HIGHER than E? A- F natural (white key)
B- D natural (white key)
C- F sharp (black key)
C D E F G A B C SP113- On the piano keyboard, each black key has 2 names. What are the 2 names of the black key between A and B?
A- A sharp and B flat
B- A flat and B sharp
C A B C- B sharp and A natural
SP114- Which is the correct 6/8 coun ng?
A- 1 2 3 4 5 6 | 1- 2- 3 4- 5- 6 ||
B- 1 2 3 4 5 6 | 1 2 3 4- 5- 6 ||
C- 1- 2- 3 4 5 6 | 1- 2- 3 4- 5- 6 ||
SP115- Which is the correct 4/4 coun ng?
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A- 1 2e&a 3& 4 | 1& 2& 3 - 4 |
B- 1 2e&a 3& (4) | 1& 2& 3 - 4 |
C- 1 2e& 3& 4 | 1& 2& 3 (4) | SP116- Why do you think Ludwig van Beethoven used a choir for "Ode to Joy" in the 4th movement of his 9th symphony? A. He wanted to show off because he was the first person to ever think of doing it.
B. He wanted to include voices to reinforce with words what his instrumental music already said- as if the voices were an exclama on point.
C. He was bored so he used voices to spice things up. SP117- In his Surprise Symphony, why did Franz Joseph Haydn use ff dynamic markings?
A. He wanted to put the royal baby to sleep.
B. He wanted to make his audience angry.
C. He wanted to wake up his audience because they frequently slept at his a er-dinner concerts. SP118- In Peter & the Wolf, what composi onal technique did the composer Prokofiev use to tell the story through music? A. Instrumental personifica on (each instrument represented a certain character)
B. Round (the same song was played in groups star ng at different mes)
C. Opera (the story is told through singing and ac ng) SP119- Why is Music a mandatory subject for all K-5 students? A. Music is both an art in itself and an ar fact of past & present cultures. It helps us express ourselves and understand people of other mes & places. B. Reading music nota on and playing an instrument or singing helps us think faster because it ac vates both the right (ar s c) and le (analy cal) brain hemispheres at once. Music is the only ac vity known to do this. C. Par cipa on in music ensembles teaches life skills including coopera on, physical coordina on, empathy, perseverance, pursuit of excellence, diligence, and problem-solving. D. all of the above and more! SP120- How do students benefit from music educa on instruc on? A. Music educa on develops literacy in all subjects. Music study weaves strands of knowledge in math, science, language arts, and social studies together. B. Students who par cipate in music educa on have been proven to have higher test scores, grades, and high school gradua on rates than students who don't par cipate in Music. C. Businesses prize skills learned in music educa on environments, and music programs provide self- expression, peer acceptance, & opportunity to succeed to students of all backgrounds. D. all of the above and more! SP121- What criteria would you use to cri que your own singing performance of "Go Down, Moses?"
A. Posture, breathing, intona on, tone quality, and dic on
B. Tempo, expression, ar cula on, & watching the conductor
C. all of these in A and B SP122- What criteria would you NOT use to cri que your own recorder performance of "Ode to Joy?" A. Posture, breathing, & playing the right notes
B. beauty of performance ou it and alterna ng mallets
C. Tempo, expression, ar cula on, & watching the conductor SP123- Think of an unfamiliar song you learned to sing or play this year over several weeks of me. Which best describes how your performance SHOULD HAVE CHANGED over several weeks of prac ce? A. In the beginning I didn't know the song. Then I had to learn the notes and prac ce un l I could sing/play them correctly. I worked and worked un l I mastered the task. By the end I performed much be er. B. In the beginning I didn't know the song. Then I had to learn the notes and prac ce, but I didn't prac ce enough to be able to play the song up to speed, although I did improve some. C. In the beginning I didn't know the song. When it was me to prac ce I wasted me instead of wri ng in my notes & prac cing with my group, so by the end I s ll couldn't play it at all a er ample prac ce me was given. SP124- What criteria would be used to evaluate a famous musical work like "Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel's oratorio, MESSIAH? A. How is the music organized (what is the form)? What melodies, rhythms, harmonies, & dynamics are used? B. What instruments are used in the piece? What types of voices are heard? C. Who wrote the piece, when was it wri en, and why? D. all of the above SP125- Which does NOT list ways music is used in various cultures around the world?
A. Communica on, celebra on, & ceremony
B. Exercise, worship, & well-being
C. Adver sement, educa on, & self-expression
D. none of the above SP126- How are the songs "Kalinka" and "Go Down, Moses" DIFFERENT?
A. "Kalinka" is a love song while "Go Down, Moses" is a lullaby.
B. "Kalinka" is from Russia while "Go Down, Moses" is an American Slave spiritual.
C. "Kalinka" is verse-refrain form, while "Go Down, Moses" call-and-response form.
D. both a and c are correct SP127- How are the songs "Kalinka" and "Go Down, Moses" THE SAME?
A. Both have a minor tonality, repe ve rhythm, and verse-refrain form. Both are also folk songs.
B. Both are performed a cappella.
C. Both came from American slaves. SP128- What did composers of the Roman c Era (1825-1900) contribute to the music of their day? A. Strauss wrote waltzes, Wagner wrote huge 4-day operas, Schumann wrote lieder (art songs), Tchaikovsky wrote ballets, and many others wrote operas and symphonies. B. Liszt wrote piano works, Debussy wrote program music, and Russian & other na onalists wrote works for and about their countries. C. There was a fascina on with nature seen in many Roman c ar s c and musical works. D. all of the above SP129- In Music, what is ARTICULATION?
A- how fast the music is
B- how loud the music is
C- how the notes are played (smooth, bouncy, short, held full value, etc.) SP130- Which lists the 5 periods of music history in the correct order?
A. Renaissance, Baroque, Roman c, Classical, 20th Century
B. Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Roman c, 20th Century
C. Renaissance, Classical, Baroque, Roman c, 20th Century SP131- Which is NOT a famous American musician?
A- Woodie Guthrie
B- Jerry Springer
C- Ella Fitzgerald SP132- Why is Stephen Foster famous?
A- He wrote the state songs of Florida and several other states
B- He invented the co on gin
C- He invented air condi oning. SP133- In Jazz music, who is known as the First Lady of Scat Singing?
A- Ella Fitzgerald
B- E a James
C- Marian Anderson SP134- Who wrote the famous ballet, The Nutcracker?
A- Tchaikovsky
B- Stravinsky
C- Schumann Congratula ons!
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