Creative Choices in Music

What does it mean to "organize" musical ideas?

• To put musical ideas in order

• To draw a picture

• To play outside

• To read a book

Which of these is a way to record your musical ideas?

• Using a recording device

• Eating lunch

• Jumping rope

• Coloring a picture

What is "notation" in music?

• Writing down music using symbols

• Telling a story

• Drawing animals

• Making a sandwich

Who makes creative choices in music?

• Musicians

• Bakers

• Doctors

• Drivers

What does "expressive intent" mean in music?

• The feeling or idea a musician wants to share

• The color of the instrument

• The size of the room

• The number of chairs

Why might a musician choose a certain musical idea?

• To show how they feel

• To win a race

• To build a house

• To eat a snack

How can you show your musical ideas to others?

• By singing or playing them

• By hiding them

• By whispering quietly

• By closing your eyes

If you want to remember a song you made up, what could you do?

• Record it or write it down

• Forget about it

• Throw it away

• Hide it under your bed

What is one way musicians can organize their ideas?

• By using music notes or symbols

• By jumping up and down

• By clapping their hands

• By running in circles

Why do musicians sometimes use recording technology?

• To save and listen to their music later

• To make cookies

• To draw pictures

• To water plants