Music Basics for Grade 1

What is the name of the high sound made by a flute?

• melody

• harmony

• chord

• note

Which instrument has black and white keys?

• Drums

• Guitar

• Piano

• Flute

What do we call a group of musicians playing together?

• ensemble

• choir

• band

• orchestra

What is the term for a song sung without instruments?

• solo performance

• a cappella

• instrumental

• karaoke

Which of these is a percussion instrument?

• Flute

• Trumpet

• Violin

• Drum

What do we call the speed of a piece of music?

• Tempo

• Rhythm

• Harmony

• Melody

What is the name of the person who leads an orchestra?

• maestro

• conductor

• director

• composer

Which musical note is the longest?

• Half note

• Whole note

• Quarter note

• Double whole note (breve)

What do we call the symbols that represent music notes?

• note representation

• musical symbols

• melodic signs

• musical notation

What is the name of the music genre that is often played at parties?

• Dance music

• Jazz

• Classical music

• Rock music