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SOUNDSCAPE

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a NATURAL/AMBIENT sound?

a)

Dog Barking

b)

Sipping Coffee

c)

Yelling

d)

Laughing

2.

Which of the following is a HUMAN MADE SOUND?

a)

Dog Barking

b)

Laughing

c)

Thunderstorm

d)

Car Horn

3.

Which of the following is a HUMAN ACTION sound?

a)

Crying

b)

A windy day

c)

Turning on a car

d)

Coughing

4.

Which of the following is NOT a human made sound?

a)

Sniffling

b)

Crying

c)

Turning on a coffee pot

d)

Laughing

5.

Kids laughing at recess is an example of what type of sound?

a)

Ambient Sound

b)

Human Made Sound

c)

Human Action Sound

6.

A cat meowing

a)

Natural/Ambient Sound

b)

Human made Sounds

c)

Human Action

7.

A 'soundscape' is ....

a)

A noisy room

b)

A style of painting

c)

A collection of sounds to create an environment

d)

Musical Instruments

8.

Turning on a kitchen fan

a)

Natural/Ambient Sound

b)

Human Made Sound

c)

Human Action

9.

A soundscape can 'establish a location' - what does this mean ?

a)

It can tell us WHO we are

b)

It can tell us WHY we are

c)

It can tell us HOW we are

d)

It can tell us WHERE we are

10.

IF the scene was a PIRATE SHIP. What sounds might we use in our soundscape ?

a)

People talking, soft music in background, doors being opened, kitchen sound effects

b)

Ocean waves, parrot squawk, creaking of sails, a clash of swords

c)

Footsteps over rocks, wind, heavy breathing, sticks tapping the ground, faint music

d)

Crowd chant, sound of football being kicked, footsteps moving quickly on grass, whistles

11.

What FIVE ways can we make soundscapes ?

a)

Everyday items, body percussion, musical instruments, recording sounds outside and internet sound effects

b)

Clapping, scraping, tapping, twisting, popping

c)

Whisking, baking, rolling, toasting, grating

d)

Shooting, defending, passing, running, tackling

12.

What is the soundscape of your school?

a)

Tractors, cars and trucks...

b)

Plates, coffee machine, people talking...

c)

Pens, pencils, dragging chairs, people talking, silence...

d)

Boiling water, cupboard doors, forks and plates...

13.

What is the difference between noise and sound?

a)

Sound is softer than noise.

b)

Noise is awful.

c)

There is no difference.

d)

Both, sound and noise are a type of vibration. Noise is considered an unpleasant sound.

14.

What problems can noise pollution produce in human beings?

a)

High blood presure, sleep disturbance, lack of focus and others...

b)

Happiness

c)

Cough

d)

You cannot breathe

15.

What is the main difference between sound and noise?

a)

Sound is always pleasant, while noise is unpleasant.

b)

Sound is produced by humans, while noise is natural.

c)

Sound is a type of vibration, while noise is a type of light.

d)

Sound travels faster than noise.

16.

Which of the following is an example of a human-made sound?

a)

Birds chirping

b)

Car engine revving

c)

Wind blowing through trees

d)

Rain falling

17.

How can soundscapes impact our emotions?

a)

They have no effect on emotions

b)

They can evoke memories and create specific moods

c)

They only affect physical health

d)

They can make people deaf

18.

How do soundscapes contribute to creating a sense of place?

a)

By providing a background noise

b)

By evoking memories and emotions associated with a specific location

c)

By making people feel lost and disoriented

d)

By causing confusion and chaos

19.

What role can soundscapes play in storytelling?

a)

They have no impact on storytelling

b)

They can enhance the mood and atmosphere of a story

c)

They distract the audience from the narrative

d)

They confuse the listeners with irrelevant sounds

20.

How can soundscapes influence our perception of time?

a)

They have no effect on time perception

b)

They can make time feel slower or faster depending on the sounds present

c)

They only affect the duration of a day

d)

They distort the concept of time completely