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WorksheetsKhalid: Life and Career Quiz
Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 34mins
Which city did Khalid move to in his senior year of high school?
New York
El Paso
Kentucky
Fort Stewart
What was Khalid’s first plan for his career before he started recording his own songs?
Become a music producer
Become a music teacher
Become an actor
Become a dancer
Why did Khalid find it hard to make friends during his childhood?
He was shy and lonely because he moved many times
He was focused on sports
He did not like music
He was homeschooled
Which of the following contributed to Khalid’s confidence as a child?
Playing sports
Singing in school choirs and joining musical theater
Traveling to different countries
Learning to play guitar
What was the impact of Khalid’s song “Location” after it was shared on social media?
It was ignored by most people
It became very popular and helped him gain a large fan base
It was only popular in his hometown
It was criticized and removed from social media
Which album did Khalid release in 2017?
Free Spirit
American Teen
Location
Young Dumb & Broke
What major award did Khalid win after releasing his first album?
Best New Artist at the MTV Video Music Awards
Best Pop Album at the Grammy Awards
Best Songwriter at the Billboard Awards
Best Male Artist at the American Music Awards
How did Khalid’s mother influence his music career?
She discouraged him from singing
She wanted to be a singer and supported his music
She taught him to play piano
She managed his music tours
Analyze how moving to El Paso affected Khalid’s personal and artistic growth. (DoK Level 3)
It made him more nervous and less confident
It helped him feel accepted, grow as a person, and develop as an artist
It caused him to stop making music
It led him to focus only on academics
Evaluate the role of social media in Khalid’s rise to fame. (DoK Level 3)
Social media had no impact on his career
Social media helped his song “Location” become popular and grow his fan base
Social media made it harder for him to succeed
Social media only helped him connect with friends
Which of the following genres is NOT mentioned as a main genre in the song "Location"?
Funk
Electropop
Country
Contemporary R&B
According to the text, what is a characteristic of Electropop?
It evolved from jazz and blues.
It combines the catchy bounce of pop and the dancefloor grit of electronic music.
It originated in the 1940s among Black Americans.
It is mainly instrumental with no vocals.
What does the song "Location" by Khalid mainly focus on, according to the artist?
The importance of dance rhythms
Wanting a real intimate love with another person instead of talking through emojis and texts
The history of R&B music
The use of synthesizers in modern music
Which element helps make the song "Location" easy to recognize for listeners?
Fast-paced guitar solos
Minimal opening beat and finger-snap rhythm
Complex jazz improvisations
Heavy use of synthesizers
If you were to create a version of "Location" without synthesizers, which instrument would carry the main melody according to the text?
Guitar
Vocals
Keyboard
Bass
Analyze how the combination of genres in "Location" might contribute to its popularity. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
The combination of genres makes the song confusing and hard to follow.
The blend of funk, electropop, and R&B appeals to a broad audience and contributes to the song's unique sound, making it popular.
The song only appeals to fans of R&B.
The use of multiple genres makes the song less memorable.
Which texture is primarily present in the song discussed in the material?
Polyphonic
Homophonic
Monophonic
Heterophonic
What role does the bass play in the song according to Emily?
Leads the melody
Supports the harmony
Drives the rhythm
Adds percussion
According to the material, how does the song "Location" maintain unity while introducing variety in its texture?
By switching to a monophonic texture
By keeping the melody consistent and introducing a polyphonic switch in the outro
By changing the genre of the song
By removing harmonic support
What is the primary role of the piano in the song "Location" as described by Dahannie?
Leading the melody
Providing strong rhythmic drive
Supporting vocals and bass with harmony
Acting as percussion
How do the drums contribute to the song according to Yeison?
They lead the melody
They provide a steady beat and backbone for the rhythm
They add harmonic support
They create atmospheric effects
Why does Stephanie believe the guitar, though not prominent, is still important in the song?
It leads the melody
It provides strong rhythm
It enhances the groove and supports the song’s feeling
It acts as percussion
(Tanasia) What is the main function of vocals in the song?
Creating harmony
Delivering the lead and vibe of the song
Providing rhythm
Acting as percussion
Which aspect of the song "Location" does Carla emphasize as important for delivering lyrics?
The drums
The voice
The bass guitar
The piano
According to Emily, what did she rely on to see if her part in the song would fit or needed change?
Guitar and bass
Drums and keyboard
Piano and vocals
Lyrics and melody
What did Tanasia learn while practicing the song "Location"?
How to play the piano
How to make her voice go deeper to fit the song
How to write lyrics
How to play the drums
How did Dahannie use the piano in "Location" to support the song’s emotional tone?
By playing fast and loud chords
By aligning soft chord progressions with subtle drum patterns
By focusing only on melody
By ignoring the rhythm
What challenge did Stephanie face while learning the song?
Learning the lyrics
Getting hands on the electric guitar and learning all the notes
Singing in harmony
Playing the piano
Yeison found the learning process interesting because it taught him:
How to play faster
How to get better cognitive movement in his left side and whole body
How to sing higher notes
How to write music
What was Carla’s main focus during her learning process for the song?
Playing the drums
Controlling her breathing and keeping her voice smooth
Writing new lyrics
Playing the bass guitar
How did Emily overcome the difficulty of hearing her part in the song during her learning process?
By asking someone else to play her part
By looking up tutorials for basics on the bass guitar and listening to the song until she could recognize it
By ignoring her part
By changing the song
Based on the learning processes described, what strategy would you recommend to a student struggling to fit their part in a band performance?
Ignore the other instruments and focus only on their part
Listen to the whole song, pay attention to timing and harmony, and make small changes to fit their part
Play louder than everyone else
Only practice alone without the band
What technique did Yeison use to learn how to play the drums for the song "Location" by Khalid?
Memorizing the lyrics
Breaking the song into its core groove and focusing on tempo
Practicing only the snare drum
Ignoring the rhythm section
Which student mentioned using sticky notes on the keys to help transition their hands quicker while learning a song?
Yeison
Carla
Dahannie
Tanasia
According to Carla, what was the main focus while learning her part of the song?
Playing the drums
Focusing on the vocal tone and emotion
Learning the guitar chords
Practicing the tempo
Why did Stephanie ask for assistance with her notes when learning her song part?
She wanted to play faster
The original notes were too hard for her to play
She was unfamiliar with the lyrics
She needed help with the tempo
What was the only difficult part for Tanasia when learning her song?
Memorizing the lyrics
Learning the fast parts and adapting to everyone playing at the same time
Understanding the rhythm
Singing the chorus
What strategic approach did Stephanie use when learning her song part for the first time?
She memorized the lyrics
She listened to the song and made sure to hear all instruments and elements
She focused only on the rhythm
She played along without listening
Which member mentioned that they had to take out the ending of the song because the vocals were too high?
Carla
Tanasia
Yeison
Emily
What did Carla focus on to make the song fit better for her singing part?
Adding extra runs and parts
The level of her voice going high or slow
Highlighting the harmony of guitar and keyboard
Simplifying the drum set
Yeison mentioned that he simplified the song to keep a steady rhythm. What did he say would be highlighted in the other version?
The vocals only
The two voices of singers or harmony of the guitar and keyboard
The bass part
The drum set only
Emily simplified the bass part to make it easier for herself. How did she change the strumming pattern?
She added more notes
She followed the beat of the song
She removed the strumming pattern
She played only one note
According to Dahannie, what aspect of the song adds much more depth to the lyrics?
The use of the guitar
The use of the piano
The use of the drum set
The use of the bass
Why did Dahannie find it challenging to learn the song, despite knowing it for a long time?
She was unfamiliar with the lyrics
She had never considered the instrumentation other than the vocals
She did not like the song
She could not play any instrument
Strategic Thinking: If you were a member of the band, what would be an effective way to adapt a song to fit your band’s strengths?
Ignore the strengths of the band members
Focus only on the original version
Consider each member’s abilities and adjust parts to highlight their strengths
Play the song exactly as recorded
Skill/Concept: How can understanding the instrumentation of a song help a band perform better?
It makes the song longer
It helps each member know their role and how to blend with others
It makes the song more difficult
It removes the need for vocals
Which instrument was used to replace the snaps at the beginning of the song?
Piano
Guitar
Drums
Violin
According to Tanasia, what made it easy for her to learn the words and melody of the song?
She grew up listening to the song
She practiced with a band
She watched a music video
She read the lyrics online
How did Tanasia adapt her singing to fit the song "Location"?
She learned to sing lower because the song is low ranged
She sang higher than usual
She added more instruments
She changed the lyrics
What strategy did Carla use to learn the lyrics and emotion of the song?
She listened to the song on repeat and practiced as a group
She memorized the lyrics in one day
She watched a live performance
She read reviews about the song
How does Carla ensure she does not overpower the person she is singing with?
By paying close attention to her breathing and how she transitions between lines
By singing louder than others
By changing the melody
By ignoring the lyrics
Compare the approaches of Tanasia and Carla in learning the song. What is a key difference in their process?
Tanasia was already familiar with the song, while Carla had to spend time learning the lyrics and emotion
Both learned the song by reading the lyrics only
Carla was already familiar with the song, while Tanasia had to spend time learning the lyrics and emotion
Both learned the song by watching a video
What did the first student focus on adapting from the original version of the song to fit their band?
The melody and lyrics while matching up with the song
The tempo and key signature
The instrumentation and harmony
The genre and style
According to Yeison, what was a challenge in learning the song collectively with the band?
Getting adjusted to using the other side of his body to keep a steady rhythm
Memorizing the lyrics
Choosing the right instrument
Writing new music for the band
How did Yeison use his performance advantage in the song?
By maintaining a consistent rhythm with the drums
By singing louder than the rest of the band
By playing a solo on the guitar
By changing the lyrics
What did Emily do to help herself learn the song for the first time?
She listened to the song repeatedly to recognize certain parts
She wrote new lyrics for the song
She played the song on the piano only
She ignored the rhythm and tempo
Which strategy did Emily use to avoid losing the tempo while learning the song?
She followed along with keyboard and drums
She stopped playing when confused
She played faster than the rest of the band
She changed the song’s key
Why might it be important for a band member to keep an open mind and receive feedback from others during the collective process of learning a song?
It helps improve the overall performance and allows for personal growth
It makes the song shorter
It allows the band to play louder
It helps avoid playing any instruments
If you were learning a new song with a band, what steps would you take to ensure you do not lose the tempo, based on Emily’s experience?
Listen to the song repeatedly, follow along with other instruments, and use body movement to remember the rhythm
Ignore the tempo and play at your own speed
Only play your instrument without listening to others
Change the song’s structure completely
Which musical texture did the student initially perceive in the song before the outro?
Polyphonic
Homophonic
Monophonic
Heterophonic
What was added to the band instead of a synthesizer to fit the song?
Extra drum
Extra guitar
Extra keyboard
Extra vocalist
Why did the student focus on support and accuracy during the performance?
To impress the audience with technical skills
To avoid throwing the song off if someone got confused
To play louder than the rest of the band
To add more instruments to the song
What strategy did Stephanie use to overcome difficulty in learning the melody on guitar?
She played only the beat
She sought help to learn simplified notes
She switched to another instrument
She ignored the melody and focused on lyrics
How did Stephanie use her performance advantage with her band?
By ignoring other band members’ parts
By gathering information about rhythm, melody, and tempo
By playing solo
By focusing only on her own part
Explain how adapting the song for the band contributed to the overall performance. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
It made the song less enjoyable for the audience.
It allowed the band to avoid crowding and added a new layer to the melody.
It removed important elements from the original version.
It made the song more difficult to perform.
DoK Level 1: What did the author do to fit their band when playing the guitar?
Changed the way they played the notes
Played only original notes
Ignored the flow of the music
Refused to simplify the notes
DoK Level 2: Why did the author simplify the notes when playing the song on the guitar?
To fit the way they played and to match their band
To make the song more complex
To avoid learning new songs
To impress the audience with difficult notes
DoK Level 3: How did the author's approach to learning and adapting the song contribute to their overall performance improvement?
By trying hard, simplifying notes, and fitting the vibe of the song, the author improved their performance
By ignoring the original notes and playing randomly, the author improved their performance
By refusing to change their playing style, the author improved their performance
By only playing the song as it was originally written, the author improved their performance
