240 Music

Which song below cannot be sung in a round? A ""Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" B "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" C "Frère Jacques" D "Three Blind Mice"

A ""Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" cannot be sung in a round.

If a music teacher wanted to teach the official state song of Texas, what song would they teach? A "Texas, Our Texas" B "Farmer in the Dell" C "Roses in Texas" D "Old Chisholm Trail"

A "Texas, Our Texas" "Texas, Our Texas" is the official state song of Texas.

The genres present in American music today primarily have roots in: A European and African music. B African and East-European music. C Asian and African music. D European and Asian music.

A European and African music. The genres present in American music today primarily have roots in European and African music.

Use the image to respond to the following question. Which of the following families would the instrument above belong to? A String B Woodwind C Brass D Percussion

A String The picture is a violin and is a part of the "String" family of instruments. The "String" family of instruments includes most instruments that use tensioned strings to make sounds.

Which musical genre originated in the late 1800s from African folk music? A The Blues B Country C Rock n Roll D Gospel

A The Blues The Blues originated at the end of the 1800s from African Americans performing agricultural work. The Blues arise out of spiritual hymns, work songs, shouts and chants and have a simple rhythmic nature.

A kindergarten teacher wants to reinforce fluid reading and syllabic understanding while integrating music concepts. Which lesson will help reinforce fluid reading and syllabic understanding while also integrating elementary music concepts? A The students will say a nursery rhyme and clap the beat, then clap the rhythm. B The students will say a nursery rhyme and then circle the words that show the rhythm. C The students will say a nursery rhyme and then circle the words that show the beats. D The students will say a nursery rhyme, then circle the words that can show the big beats, then clap the rhythm.

A The students will say a nursery rhyme and clap the beat, then clap the rhythm. This is a way to build fluid readers and practice syllables while integrating musical concepts.

When students sing two different songs at the same time and the harmonic structure is similar, the song is considered: A a partner song. B a rote song. C a non-pitched melody. D beamed.

A a partner song. A partner song features two or more people singing two different songs at the same time to create harmony and counterpoint (in which two or more melodies are played in conjunction with one another).

Saying that a dance has locomotor movement means that: A all or part of the dance instructions require dancers to move their body through the room in a determined or undetermined direction, depending on the instructions of the dance. B the dance is slow at first and then gradually gains speed. C all movement is completed without moving to a new location in the room. D all movement is in the same direction at all times.

A all or part of the dance instructions require dancers to move their body through the room in a determined or undetermined direction, depending on the instructions of the dance. A dance with locomotor movement requires dancers to move their body through the room at some point in a determined or undetermined direction, depending on the instructions of the dance.

The genre of music that was developed in the Appalachia and uses acoustic stringed instruments, including the fiddle, the banjo, the guitar, the mandolin, and the string bass is: A bluegrass. B opera. C gospel. D work songs.

A bluegrass. Bluegrass uses acoustic stringed instruments, including the fiddle, banjo, the guitar, the mandolin, and the string bass. This is the only genre of music that was developed in Appalachia.

The person who leads a choir is a: A conductor. B teacher. C musician. D concertmaster.

A conductor. A conductor directs the performance of an orchestra, band, or choir.

If a student plays a recorder with a slow air speed, the pitch will most likely be: A flat. B inaudible. C sharp. D unchanged.

A flat. A slower air speed leads to pitches that are flat, or under the targeted pitch.

There are four strands of learning in elementary music. These strands are creative expression, historical and cultural relevance, critical evaluation and response, and: A foundations: music literacy. B critical judgment. C relationships to other academic disciplines. D critical thinking.

A foundations: music literacy. This is one of the four strands of learning in elementary music.

The genre of music that expresses Christian themes, varies widely across different denominations and cultures, and also typically consists of hymns and spirituals is: A gospel. B opera. C work songs. D spirituals.

A gospel. Gospel music expresses Christian themes and varies widely across different denominations and cultures. Gospel songs typically consist of hymns and spirituals that feature keyboard instruments (piano and/or organ) and harmonized vocals.

The third-grade class at Dahlia Elementary is performing an annual musical presentation about the 50 state capitals. The students ask to add an interactive twist to the song that is normally sung at the beginning of the performance. Which of the following would be an appropriate way to improve the song by using the students' musical abilities? A having students create a percussion part using stomping and clapping in rhythm B having each student create a dance that they perform with the song C creating a guitar solo to play while the students sing D assigning harmony parts to two different groups in the class

A having students create a percussion part using stomping and clapping in rhythm This is the simplest exercise and the one most appropriate for a third-grade class.

Use the music to answer the question that follows: The first time the singer sings "Up and down," their voice will: A melodically ascend B melodically descend C decrescendo D accelerando

A melodically ascend A. The first time the singer sings "up and down" is at the beginning of the song, and the pitches get higher with each word which means the melody ascends.

Which music career below is a non-performance career? A music publisher B conductor C cellist D flautist

A music publisher A music publisher ensures that composers and songwriters are paid for their work. These organizations help artists get paid when their music is on a commercial or tv show, for example.

A music teacher is assigned the task of finding a presenter from the career area of fine arts for career day. The teacher finds a guest presenter who helps people improve their health or functional processes through creative means. What is the career that will be presented by this person? A music therapist B bassist C composer D sound engineer

A music therapist A music therapist helps people improve their health or functional processes through creative means.

Which of the following is the first thing elementary students should be introduced to when taught to improvise their own songs? A rhythmic improvisation B rote learning C melodic improvisation D to read music

A rhythmic improvisation Learning to keep a steady beat and to create rhythmic patterns is an excellent way to reinforce lessons about note values and begin improvising.

Songs that combine Christian hymns with the patterns of traditional African folk songs and were developed by enslaved people of African descent who were brought to America are known as: A spirituals. B work songs. C gospel music. D jazz.

A spirituals. Spirituals are songs that combine Christian hymns with the patterns of traditional African folk songs and were developed by enslaved people of African descent who were brought to America.

A music teacher is planning a lesson in which students will listen to part of a classical music piece for the first time. An important piece of information for the teacher to convey about the music during the lesson is: A the historical context of the piece. B the length of time students will listen to the music in class. C how many people were in the audience when the recording was created. D where the music was recorded.

A the historical context of the piece. The teacher should always convey the historical context of the piece, such as information about the composer and the time period in which the piece was composed.

In managing the school's music instrumental resources, which of the following is the most important duty for the teacher to fulfill? A to keep accurate and current inventory records B to assign each student a folder C to repair any damage to equipment D to purchase new equipment for the students

A to keep accurate and current inventory records The question refers to managing the school's instrumental resources. Adequate inventory is essential in managing resources.

An elementary music teacher wants to ensure that they are leading their students through the correct steps for music analysis. The steps are: A understand musical vocabulary; use critical thinking skills to apply value to analysis B use critical thinking skills to apply value to analysis; understand musical vocabulary C assessment; reflection D determine relevance; assessment

A understand musical vocabulary; use critical thinking skills to apply value to analysis Students must understand musical vocabulary before they are able to use critical thinking skills to apply value to analysis.

The genre of hip hop grew out of: A urban communities. B gospel music. C local gyms. D protest movements.

A urban communities. The genre of hip hop grew out of urban communities.

Use the music to answer the question that follows: The highest pitch in this song is: A C. B A. C G. D F.

A C. C is the name of the note in the third space in the treble clef and is the highest pitch in this song.

What is the importance of learning solfège according to the Kodály concept? A It is used to teach rhythm and meter. B It helps students understand how notes relate to one another. C It establishes the importance of learning to play an instrument before formal singing instruction. D It connects culture to music.

B It helps students understand how notes relate to one another. Kodály believed that learning solfège would allow students to understand how notes relate to one another, which would in turn help them develop the ability to sight sing, or sing a piece of music without having heard it before.

A geography teacher is showing students a video of traditional musicians from a given country to help reinforce cultural characteristics of that particular country. The teacher shows a video of a band featuring a vihuela, violin, and two trumpets playing upbeat, quick music. Which country is the teacher most likely teaching about? A Australia B Mexico C Ethiopia D China

B Mexico The vihuela (a type of Spanish guitar), violin, and two trumpets playing at an upbeat, quick music would be typical of a traditional Mexican band, such as a Mariachi band.

Which of the following is an accurate expectation for dance teachers to include in any dance curriculum? A Students must have a complete knowledge of dance history beginning with ancient religious origins through all cultures to modern dance traditions. B Students should be exposed to a wide variety of styles of dance and diverse traditions and practices. Teachers should instill in students a curiosity and interest in folk and classical forms. C Students should understand the western tradition of classical dance and the history of ballet including French and Russian influences. D Students should be allowed to study the styles of dance that pique their interest.

B Students should be exposed to a wide variety of styles of dance and diverse traditions and practices. Teachers should instill in students a curiosity and interest in folk and classical forms. This is the best answer. Teachers should strive to expose students to a broad range of styles and traditions in dance and to explain their social or cultural relevance when possible.

Which of the following musical genres did NOT have an impact on Rock n' Roll music? A African B Tejano C The Blues D Country

B Tejano Tejano music was influenced by Rock n' Roll, but did not directly impact or develop this genre.

Work songs most contributed to which of the following music types? A Rock n' Roll B The Blues C Hip Hop D Opera

B The Blues Work songs sung by African Americans created a musical heritage that significantly influenced The Blues music genre.

The song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" is most closely associated with which of the following? A The Civil War B The NAACP and the Civil Rights Movement C Morale songs sung during World War I D The Hip Hop movement of the early 1990s

B The NAACP and the Civil Rights Movement "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was written in 1899, was adopted soon after by the NAACP as their official song, and is referred to as the "Black American National Anthem".

Use the following image to answer the question that follows. Which of the following families would the instrument above belong to? A Percussion B Woodwind C String D Brass

B Woodwind All woodwind instruments were originally made of wood. Woodwind instruments make noise when wind passes through the instrument, including holes along the body. The saxophone is considered a woodwind instrument.

The design of a musical piece is also known as the: A pitch. B composition. C dynamics. D timbre.

B composition. How a musical piece is designed is known as the "composition". It is the composition of music that gives it a distinct sound. Genres of music are pieces that share similar characteristics.

A music teacher is working through a unit on intervals, music notation, and music forms with upper elementary students. Which of the following methods provide the most effective instruction and make the most efficient use of time while providing immediate feedback? A individual instruction led by the teacher B computers with music programs for students C general instruction with audio tapes while the teacher pulls individual students out for private instruction D small-group instruction led by the teacher

B computers with music programs for students A computer program will allow the teacher to survey the room and identify which students might need individual help. The computer program allows all students to be engaged simultaneously and receive immediate feedback on their performance.

Look at the music below: The notes belonging to the words "eideledum, eidledum": A ascend. B descend. C crescendo.

B descend. The notes belonging to the words "eideledum, eidledum" descend because when the notes change, they change to a lower space or line on the staff.

A music staff has: A two vertical lines with two vertical dots in front of the first line. B five horizontal lines and four spaces. C two vertical lines, one of which is thicker than the other. D four horizontal lines and three spaces.

B five horizontal lines and four spaces. A music staff has five horizontal lines and four spaces.

What is the type of song that is classified as a soft, gentle song sung by parents to children? A motif B lullaby C jingle D game song

B lullaby A lullaby is a soft, gentle song usually sung by parents to children.

Use the music to answer the question that follows: The music dynamic marked in this song is: A forte-piano. B missing. C piano. D forte.

B missing. There is no dynamic marking in this song. If the composer has indicated a dynamic, it would most likely be located below the music in the first measure.

How would students say the following rhythm? A one one-and one-and one B one two-and three-and four C one two-three four-five six D one two three four

B one two-and three-and four Students would say one two-and three-and four because a quarter note gets one beat and the eighth notes split one beat. Based on the time signature provided, there are four beats in the measure.

A music teacher asks two students to sing two different songs simultaneously. These two songs create a harmony when sung together. What type of song are the two students demonstrating? A arrangement B partner song C round D ballad

B partner song A partner song features two or more people singing two different songs at the same time to create harmony.

The marking below in music tells the musician to: A play or sing with an average of loud and soft. B play or sing loudly, then immediately get softer. C play the piece loudly the first time, then softly the second time. D play or sing softly, then immediately get louder.

B play or sing loudly, then immediately get softer. The marking is called "forte-piano," which means to play or sing loudly then immediately get softer.

Look at the music below: What are the first three notes called? A sixteenth notes B quarter notes C whole notes D eighth notes

B quarter notes The first three notes are quarter notes.

The teaching concept that is named after a Hungarian music teacher and composer who believed singing is the best way to develop a feel for music is: A the Singing Student concept. B the Kodály concept. C First Tones concept. D the singing approach.

B the Kodály concept. The Kodály Concept is named after Zoltán Kodály, a Hungarian music teacher and composer, who believed that singing is the best way to develop a feel for music and that it should precede instrumental instruction.

When a singer is described as singing sharp, it means that: A the tempo is too fast. B the pitch is too high. C the tempo is too slow. D the pitch is too low.

B the pitch is too high. Singing a pitch too high is "singing sharp".

Look at the music below: The arrow is pointing at: A a time signature. B the treble clef. C the double bar line. D the bass clef.

B the treble clef. The arrow is pointing at the treble clef.

Which of the following describes what "dynamics" refers to when referring to a piece of music? A the beat of the music B the volume of the music (dynamics) C the intonation of the music D the tempo of the music (speed)

B the volume of the music Dynamics refers to how loud or quiet the music is.

The quality of a musical note or tone is the: A meter B timbre C form D rhythm

B timbre Timbre is the quality of a musical note or tone.

A song can be considered a round when: A four or more people sing the same melody from a song but can start singing the melody at different times throughout the song. B two or more people sing the same melody from a song but can start singing the melody at different times throughout the song. C all singers sing the same melody at the same time. D the end of the song uses the same lyrics as the beginning of the song.

B two or more people sing the same melody from a song but can start singing the melody at different times throughout the song. A round is a song that can allow for two or more people to sing the same melody from a song, but can start singing the melody at different times throughout the song while still maintaining the harmonic structure of the song.

Use the music to answer the question that follows: How many different notes, if any, are written using a ledger line? A 5 B 1 C none D 2

B 1 One note in this song is written using a ledger line, and the note is the note B. B is the first pitch in this song.

A campfire song that is known across the nation for detailing the steps of a trip and the act of preparing for a visitor is: A "Wheels on the Bus" B "I Bought Me A Cat" C "She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain" D "Texas, Our Texas"

C "She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain" "She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain" depicts the steps of a trip and the act of preparing for a visitor.

Look at the music below: Using the rote learning technique, which measure or measures would be the easiest measures to start with? A 2 and 4 B 4 C 1, 3, 5, and 7 D 1, 2, 4, and 8

C 1, 3, 5, and 7 The measures listed are the best measures to start the rote learning technique with because the melody in these measures is an exact repetition of the other measures with the same melodic material.

Which of the responses below complete the blank lines in this table? Note or Rest Name Value in 4/4 Time Quarter note 1 beat _______ note 3 beats Eighth rest ½ beat Sixteenth rest _______ beat(s) A Quarter note; 2 beats B Eighth note; 4 beats C Dotted half note; ¼ beat D Sixteenth note; 1 beat

C Dotted half note; ¼ beat A dotted half note has 3 beats and a sixteenth rest has ¼ beat.

A first-grade teacher wants to teach the difference between half notes and quarter notes. Which of the following would be the most effective instructional strategy? A The teacher claps whole notes while the students clap four times for every whole note. B The teacher claps whole notes while the students clap twice for every whole note. C One half of the class claps half notes while the other class claps twice for every half note. D The students clap at the beat they think best follows a half note, half note, quarter note, and quarter note beat.

C One half of the class claps half notes while the other class claps twice for every half note. Two quarter notes make one half note. "One half of the class claps half notes while the other half claps twice for every half note" allows the students to learn that two quarter notes make a half note.

Which of these is not a well-known opera? A Carmen B The Barber of Seville C The Phantom of the Opera D The Magic Flute

C The Phantom of the Opera The Phantom of the Opera is a musical from the genre of musical theater, not an opera.

A music teacher is struggling with behavior in a certain class. Which of the following lesson components is a positive classroom management strategy that could be used in the music room? A The teacher can repeat the lesson the students missed due to behavior. B The teacher can use a pitched percussion instrument. C The students can use unpitched percussion instruments. D The students can take notes using a note-taking frame.

C The students can use unpitched percussion instruments. Using unpitched percussion instruments gives the students an opportunity for hands-on learning that will reinforce concepts they are learning. This hands-on learning will not only reinforce concepts they are learning but will also help contribute to effective classroom management.

Which answer below is not a genre of music? A spiritual B gospel C common D blues

C common "Common" is not a genre of music.

A musician who helps other musicians interpret compositions, uses a baton, and leads orchestras, bands, and/or choirs is a: A music arranger. B copyist. C conductor. D composer.

C conductor. A conductor leads music ensembles and interprets music while making musical decisions on behalf of the ensemble.

Folk songs that have serious or comical lyrics about experiences on the trail and calls to cattle herds are considered: A generational songs. B Texas Indian songs. C cowboy songs. D lost songs.

C cowboy songs. The elements in the question describe cowboy songs.

The lyrics from the song "Follow the Drinking Gourd" were sung to help: A remember directions to the Rio Grande River. B early settlers remember to use all the resources around them while settling Texas. C enslaved people escape in the Underground Railroad. D locate escaped slaves.

C enslaved people escape in the Underground Railroad. "Follow the Drinking Gourd" was sung by enslaved people to help them know the route of the Underground Railroad.

Which best describes the intended role of the curriculum standards outlined and referenced by the state's education department in a music class? A a resource to provide ideas for what skills to cover in class B a reference for key content-specific terms and skills C to be the primary resource that guides music instruction D provide grading requirements for music classes

C to be the primary resource that guides music instruction The state issues curriculum standards to provide a framework and accountability measure for teachers. These state standards are the basis for state standardized tests and a number of other educational activities. They should be the primary reference for teachers.

The phrases "Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge" or "Every Good Boy Does Fine" help students remember that the lines on a certain music clef are pitched at E, G, B, D, and F. Similarly, students often find it easy to remember that the spaces in the same music clef spell FACE. These memory aids help students remember the names of the notes of the: A alto clef. B bass clef. C treble clef. D tenor clef.

C treble clef. These phrases help students remember the names of the notes in the treble clef.

A music teacher wants to encourage their students to attend musical performances around the community. What would be an effective way for the teacher to accomplish this goal? A attending a parent-teacher association meeting and being available to parents to talk about concert opportunities B displaying a poster in the music classroom instructing students to contact the teacher for information about concerts they could attend C using a bulletin board to advertise different concerts around the community by a variety of band, orchestra, and choral groups D finding students who have expressed interest in attending concerts and visiting with them personally about concert opportunities

C using a bulletin board to advertise different concerts around the community by a variety of band, orchestra, and choral groups A bulletin board in the classroom will be the most effective way to get the information in front of as many students as possible.

Mrs. Tune is creating a unit about meter in music for her elementary students. Before Mrs. Tune introduces meter, which concept should she introduce? A singing in tune B tempo C weak and strong beats D syncopation

C weak and strong beats Meter, the grouping of beats into repeated sets, depends on a weak and strong beat. Students must first learn about weak and strong beats before grouping beats into sets.

What mnemonic device helps kids remember the lines of the treble clef? A FACE B Good Boys Do Fine Always C All Cows Eat Grass D Every Good Boy Does Fine

D Every Good Boy Does Fine E-G-B-D-F are the lines of the table clef. Therefore, Every Good Boy Does Fine is an appropriate mnemonic device for remembering the lines of the treble clef.

A fourth-grade music teacher wants to connect folk songs from different regions of Texas with the history of how the state was populated. What is a feature of the folk songs that the teacher can point out to their students in order to accomplish this goal? A Folk songs are the same no matter the background of the settlers who populated the region. B Folk songs use the same words today that they used when they were composed. C The dates printed on the sheet music for folk songs match the dates when specific regions of Texas were populated. D Folk songs were influenced by the culture and music of the settlers who populated the region.

D Folk songs were influenced by the culture and music of the settlers who populated the region. Folk songs were influenced by the culture and music of the settlers who populated the region. By pointing this out to students, the teacher can demonstrate the connection between the folk songs and the music of the settlers who populated the region.

How does the song "The Old Chisholm Trail" promote the heritage of Texas? A The Chisholm Trail references the site of a significant battle in the fight for Texas independence. B The Chisholm Trail was a particularly dangerous route through the Native American Territory that led to California. C The Chisholm Trail describes the route taken by settlers from the east into Texas. D The Chisholm Trail was traversed by ranchers driving cattle from Texas to Kansas.

D The Chisholm Trail was traversed by ranchers driving cattle from Texas to Kansas. Ranchers moving cattle from Texas to Kansas would follow the Chisholm Trail.

A language arts class has been studying character traits. As part of their study, students have been revising and editing fiction stories to add more character traits. The teacher sees that students are focused only on character traits that interest them and they want to ensure that students are familiar with a variety of character traits. What is one way the teacher could use music to help students gain confidence in using a variety of character traits in their writing? A The teacher can ask students to bring in examples of songs that show character traits of their choice. B Students can find wordless classical music selections that represent different character traits. C Students can revise the fiction pieces in groups to discuss different character traits that might not be present in their own writing. D The teacher can play selections of wordless classical music and have students write character traits that match what they are hearing, such as "grumpy" when an instrument with a low sound plays the melody.

D The teacher can play selections of wordless classical music and have students write character traits that match what they are hearing, such as "grumpy" when an instrument with a low sound plays the melody. This is the best approach because the teacher can choose the music based on the character traits that students are using less frequently in their writing.

The difference between a symphony orchestra and a symphonic band is that: A a symphony orchestra only uses the string family to perform music; a symphonic band only uses instruments from the woodwind and brass families to perform music. B a symphonic band only uses the string family to perform music; a symphony orchestra only uses instruments from the woodwind and brass families to perform music. C a symphonic band always uses the string family — as well as other instrument families — to perform music; a symphony orchestra sometimes uses instruments from the string family to perform music. D a symphony orchestra always uses the string family — as well as other instrument families — to perform music; a symphonic band sometimes uses instruments from the string family to perform music.

D a symphony orchestra always uses the string family — as well as other instrument families — to perform music; a symphonic band sometimes uses instruments from the string family to perform music. A symphony orchestra always uses the string family — as well as other instrument families — to perform music; a symphonic band sometimes uses instruments from the string family (such as the double bass) to perform music.

"Patty Cake" and "Who Stole the Cookie from the Cookie Jar?" would both be described as: A jingles B partner songs C round songs D game songs

D game songs Game songs are fun and playful songs that elicit engagement and participation from the class.

When choosing a genre of music for students to listen to, it is most important for the teacher to select music that: A is currently popular among students. B is clearly understandable by the students. C students like to listen to. D has clear stylistic representations of the genre.

D has clear stylistic representations of the genre. When a teacher is introducing a genre of music to students, it is important that the music clearly represents the characteristics of the genre so that students can clearly discern the characteristics of the music and the genre.

A third-grade class wants to create an accompaniment to their history song about the 50 state capitals. Which of the following would be an appropriate accompaniment to the song? A having students each sing a line of the song and improvise a rhyming verse B dividing the song into the harmonies to be sung by two different groups in the class C writing a guitar part to play along with the song D having students create a percussion part using hand claps and knee slaps

D having students create a percussion part using hand claps and knee slaps This is the simplest exercise and the one most appropriate for a third-grade class.

A first-grade teacher has planned a shared reading lesson and wants to make the lesson more memorable by integrating instruments for the students to use. What would be a successful strategy to use? A taking the class to the school piano and asking students to play a melody each time the teacher turns a page B providing every student with a recorder to compose their own melody to represent a character C giving each student maracas to use as they listen to the story D having students use instruments to represent sounds when they are mentioned in the story, such as tilting a rain stick when there is a rainstorm

D having students use instruments to represent sounds when they are mentioned in the story, such as tilting a rain stick when there is a rainstorm Using sounds from musical instruments to reinforce elements of the story is a way to integrate music into a shared reading lesson.

A music teacher is planning a lesson in which students will adapt a song by changing the lyrics to represent information from a specific content objective they've been studying. What is the best type of song for the students to use? A ballad B aria C movement D jingle

D jingle A jingle is catchy, short, well known, and would be an appropriate type of song to use for this lesson.

When a teacher is using rote learning to teach a song, they use the following steps: Introduce the song by telling students about its cultural context, genre, etc. Perform the song energetically without accompaniment for the students. Lead learners through the song, having them repeat each phrase after you. Master one part of the song before moving on to new material, taking care to address mistakes as they happen. What is the final step in the rote learning process? A choreography B performance C formal assessment D practicing the song multiple times

D practicing the song multiple times The final step in rote learning is to practice the song multiple times.

Ms. Hansel is considering a song for her elementary music students. Which of the following is most important for her to consider? A tempo B melody C lyrics D range

D range This is the most important consideration as young singers often have limited vocal ranges.

The element of jazz singing that Ella Fitzgerald demonstrates in the song "A-Tisket, A-Tasket" is: A hemiola. B rhapsody. C ritardando. D scat.

D scat. Scat is the only element included in the choices that is specific to jazz singing. Scat singing is improvised jazz singing in which the voice is used in imitation of an instrument and is usually sung with syllables instead of actual words.

When teaching any folk dance, the best first step in a lesson is to: A tell the students the next step as it should occur. B allow students to choose their own partners. C demonstrate the entire song with music. D teach small parts of the dance without music.

D teach small parts of the dance without music. The first step in a lesson teaching a folk dance is to teach small parts of the dance without music.

A second-grade teacher gives her students handbells and instructs them to sing Itsy Bitsy Spider and shake the bells to the beat of the music. The main purpose of this activity is to promote students' knowledge of: A intonation of voice during singing. B timbre of the bells. C pitch of the bells. D the meter of the music.

D the meter of the music. At a second-grade level, it is most appropriate for a general instructional activity to focus on the basics of music. Having the students shake the bells to the beat of the song teaches them most about the meter of music.

If a musician sees "dim." in a piece of music, how should it impact their performance in that section? A play more quickly compared with the previous section B play more slowly compared with the previous section C gradually increase their volume until they are playing quite loudly D gradually decrease their volume until they are playing quietly

D gradually decrease their volume until they are playing quietly Dim. represents diminuendo and instructs the musician to play with less volume.