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The first and second endings indicate the same music to be played the first and second time only.
The first and second endings indicate the same music to be played the first and second time only.
False
The repeated measure is used only for drums and piano.
The repeated measure is used only for drums and piano.
False
Four measure repeats use two slashes and the number four.
Four measure repeats use two slashes and the number four.
False
The repeated beat symbol is used only in printed music.
The repeated beat symbol is used only in printed music.
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Pianissimo is a medium soft dynamic.
Pianissimo is a medium soft dynamic.
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The top number in a time signature usually denotes the type of note that will receive one beat.
The top number in a time signature usually denotes the type of note that will receive one beat.
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The 2/4 time signature is a slow tempo.
The 2/4 time signature is a slow tempo.
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Time signatures are found at the end of a musical piece.
Time signatures are found at the end of a musical piece.
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The brain is not responsible for bringing out the tunes, beats, words, and movements inside you.
The brain is not responsible for bringing out the tunes, beats, words, and movements inside you.
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The eyes are responsible for picking up sounds to play along with.
The eyes are responsible for picking up sounds to play along with.
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The voice box vibrates the sound you hum or sing.
The voice box vibrates the sound you hum or sing.
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The heart is not responsible for keeping the beat.
The heart is not responsible for keeping the beat.
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The ultimate music-making machine is a instrument.
The ultimate music-making machine is a instrument.
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Cheek popping is a modern art form.
Cheek popping is a modern art form.
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Lip bibbling involves tapping your lips with your fingers.
Lip bibbling involves tapping your lips with your fingers.
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Face drumming is a type of sound effect that can be made after popping your cheeks.
Face drumming is a type of sound effect that can be made after popping your cheeks.
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In the game of passing the potato, the player holding the potato when the music stops gets to stay in the circle.
In the game of passing the potato, the player holding the potato when the music stops gets to stay in the circle.
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The game Guided by Instruments requires at least 10 players.
The game Guided by Instruments requires at least 10 players.
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In the game Guided by Instruments, the musicians can make multiple sounds at once to direct the blindfolded player.
In the game Guided by Instruments, the musicians can make multiple sounds at once to direct the blindfolded player.
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In the game Playing by Ear, the leader plays only one instrument throughout the game.
In the game Playing by Ear, the leader plays only one instrument throughout the game.
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In the game Guessing Games, the song is played with slight changes in both the tune and lyrics.
In the game Guessing Games, the song is played with slight changes in both the tune and lyrics.
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The game of passing the potato is played with a bean bag or a hard ball.
The game of passing the potato is played with a bean bag or a hard ball.
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In the game Guided by Instruments, the blindfolded player is led towards an object in the room.
In the game Guided by Instruments, the blindfolded player is led towards an object in the room.
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In the game Playing by Ear, the children are told to play their instruments whenever the leader plays either instrument.
In the game Playing by Ear, the children are told to play their instruments whenever the leader plays either instrument.
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Children at this life stage tend to practice different skills during playing music, like jumping and sitting.
Children at this life stage tend to practice different skills during playing music, like jumping and sitting.
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The child develops the sense of comparing and discrimination between different music instruments at the age of 5.
The child develops the sense of comparing and discrimination between different music instruments at the age of 5.
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Children at this life stage can only repeat the favorite phrases of singing.
Children at this life stage can only repeat the favorite phrases of singing.
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The synchronization between kinetic rhythm and music is being improved at the age of 3.
The synchronization between kinetic rhythm and music is being improved at the age of 3.
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Children at this life stage can differentiate between sharp and soft sounds.
Children at this life stage can differentiate between sharp and soft sounds.
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The child creates new movements associated with music and singing at the age of 5.
The child creates new movements associated with music and singing at the age of 5.
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Children at this life stage can only play on the piano.
Children at this life stage can only play on the piano.
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The child's singing at this life stage is in a narrower zone than before.
The child's singing at this life stage is in a narrower zone than before.
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Children can learn about the changing seasons and their effects on nature through music.
Children can learn about the changing seasons and their effects on nature through music.
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Music is not essential for emotional development in young children.
Music is not essential for emotional development in young children.
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Early music training can help develop higher cognitive functions in children.
Early music training can help develop higher cognitive functions in children.
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Playing music in the classroom is not recommended for young children.
Playing music in the classroom is not recommended for young children.
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Shadows can be used to encourage children to move and explore their surroundings.
Shadows can be used to encourage children to move and explore their surroundings.
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Improvisation and composition are not essential for developing creativity in children.
Improvisation and composition are not essential for developing creativity in children.
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Music can only be taught in a structured setting.
Music can only be taught in a structured setting.
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Music is not important for developing social skills in young children.
Music is not important for developing social skills in young children.
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Study Notes
Music Notations and Symbols
- 1st and 2nd endings indicate different music to be played the first and second time only
- Repeated measure: used only for drums, piano, or guitar to indicate a section of music to be repeated
- Repeated beat: used only in hand-written music and parts for rhythm instruments such as guitar, drums, or piano
- Dynamics: refer to the varying intensity or loudness of musical tones
- Five general degrees of musical intensity:
- Pianissimo (Pp): very soft
- Piano (P): soft
- Mezzo piano (mp): medium soft
- Mezzo forte (mf): medium loud
- Forte (f): very loud
Time Signatures
- Look like fractions and help organize rhythm in Western music
- Found after the clef symbol
- Top number: number of beats in each measure
- Bottom number: type of note that receives one beat
- Example: 2/4 time signature indicates 2 beats per measure, with a quarter note receiving one beat
Music Making Machine
- The human body is capable of creating music through various means:
- Eyes: imagine and pick up cues
- Ears: pick up sounds to play along with
- Mouth, lips, and tongue: sing, click, whistle, squeak, and whoop
- Voice box: vibrates to produce sound
- Fingers: snap and pop
- Arms: wave or sway to the beat
- Neck: pulse point
- Hands: clap, slap, rap, and jive
- Lungs: give power to sound
- Heart: best beat keeper and place where feelings live
- Thighs: clap like a big bass fiddle
- Legs: dance and leap
- Knees: knockers
- Feet: stomp, pound, and drum
Face Music
- Cheek popping: an ancient art that involves puffing out cheeks and popping them with the palms of the hand
- Lip bibbling: holding lips together loosely and flicking the pointer finger up and down from nose to chin
- Face drumming: tapping cheeks with palms to produce a drum-like sound
Music Games and Activities
- Guided by Instruments: a game where a blindfolded person is led by four instruments to reach another person in the room
- Playing by Ear: a game where players join in and play their instruments when they hear a specific instrument being played
- Guessing Games: a game where a well-known song is sung with changes made to the tune or lyrics and players have to identify the changes
- Musical Expression: activities that relate to musical expression, such as running, stopping, circling, and walking to music
- Singing: children develop their singing skills and learn to discriminate between different phrases and rhythms
Music in Kindergartens
- Music can create a channel for children to express emotions and develop listening and social skills
- Improvisation and composition allow unlimited creativity and encourage problem-solving through play
- Music may be considered a "pre-language" and early music training may be useful in exercising the brain for higher cognitive functions
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Understanding repeat signs and endings in music notation, including first and second endings, repeated measures, and two-measure repeats.
