2nd grade pre-test

Which of the following is a type of body percussion?

• Singing

• Clapping

• Playing piano

• Listening to music

Which of these describes a high pitch?

• A low sound

• A fast sound

• A short sound

• A high sound

What does it mean to improvise in music?

• To read music from a sheet

• To play music exactly as written

• To create music on the spot

• To listen to music

What is a quarter note?

• A silent beat

• A note that lasts for one beat

• A note that lasts for two beats

• A fast beat

Which instrument is typically played with a bow?

• Drum

• Violin

• Trumpet

• Flute

What is a call-and-response song?

• A song sung by one person only

• A song where one person sings a phrase and another person or group responds

• A song with no lyrics

• A song that is played only with instruments

How do you show a steady beat with your body?

• By standing still

• By clapping or tapping

• By singing loudly

• By closing your eyes

Which of these instruments is a percussion instrument?

• Flute

• Guitar

• Drum

• Violin

What does tempo mean in music?

• The loudness of music

• The speed of music

• The pitch of music

• The length of a song

What is an example of a dynamic in music?

• Fast

• Loud

• High

• Short