Figurative Language: Music and Performance

in the sentence, "The whole world had heard their big hit." what does the phrase 'big hit' mean?

• a punch in the face

• a home run in baseball

• a popular song

• a popular movie

If someone says, "Take it from the top!" what do they want you to do?

• climb back to the top of the mountain

• take the top cookie from the pile

• cut the top of the hair off

• start over at the beginning

What does "beat like a drum" mean?

• to easily defeat someone

• to win a game, but only by a few points

• to play music well

• to win a difficult game

(Choose 2) If you are "amped" how do you feel?

• worn out

• super-excited

• ready to go

• like making a lot of noise

(True or False) If you buy something "for a song" that means that it was inexpensive or cost very little money.

• true

• false

Which of these could make a "blaring" sound?

• a horn

• a siren

• a speaker

• a voice

• all of the above

What does "screech" mean?

• a loud blaring noise

• a high pitched sound

• a deep, base sound

• a soft sound

What does it mean to "sing a different tune?"

• to change your mind

• to sing a different song

• to change the station or song on your playlist

• to forget the words to a song

"The blues" can mean two different things. Choose both here.

• a type of music

• a bunch of different colors

• a sad feeling

• the way the sky looks in the evening.

What an audience does when they really really like a performance.

• clap

• sit down quietly

• thunderous applause

• take a picture