grade 4 Kenyan folk music

What is a folk song?

• These are songs that children sing.

• These are songs that were sang only on the radio

• These are songs from specific people or communities that were passed on by word of mouth.

• These are songs that we sing that have a message.

Which one is not a part of a folk song performance?

• Dance

• Costumes

• Instruments

• Speakers

What is the importance of folk songs in our lives today?

• They help us keep our culture alive.

• They pass on important life lessons that guide us.

• They have no importance.

• They are used to destroy communities.

Which one of these answers is not a traditional costume used in folk song performance?

• Sisal skirts

• Leotards

• Feathered hat

• Traditional masks

Which on is less likely to be a traditional body movement used in accompanying folk songs?

• Fist bumping

• Shaking the shoulders

• Jumping up and down

• Moving the head from side to side

Which of the following instruments can be used to accompany a traditional folk song?

• Drum set

• Shakers

• Leg rattles

• Violin

Which picture shows a folk song accompanied by traditional instruments?

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Which one is not a safety precaution during performance of folk songs?

• Giving way to performers who are moving around the stage.

• Throwing your arms around without checking if someone is close by.

• Following the teacher's instructions on how to change movements.

• Pushing performers out of the way.

Which values can be taught through folk songs?

• Love

• Hate

• Peace

• Unity

How can we help people to know about folk songs?

• By discouraging our friends from singing them.

• By recording and posting performances of folk songs for people to access.

• By performing them during school creative arts shows.

• By learning folk songs from our family members and teaching our friends.