Music Context Clues Skill Builder

Context Clues Skill Builder

Grade 8 Music Context Clues Skill Builder Easy 15 Questions 13 Views

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Music Context Clues Skill Builder

Context Clues Skill Builder

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Grade: Grade 8

Subject: Music

Topic: Context Clues

Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Questions: 15

Instructions:
Read each sentence about music. Use the context clues around the underlined word to figure out its meaning. Write the best answer for each question.

Skills Practiced:

Context Clues
Music
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

1Question

The choir sang in perfect harmony, so all the voices sounded pleasant together. What does "harmony" mean?

2Question

The drummer kept a steady tempo during the song, which helped everyone stay together. What does "tempo" mean?

3Question

The teacher asked the class to listen to the melody, or the main tune, of the song. What does "melody" mean?

4Question

The pianist played a soft, slow section called a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep. What does "lullaby" mean?

5Question

The singer used a microphone so the audience could hear her voice more clearly. What does "microphone" mean?

6Question

The band performed at the concert in the gym, and many students came to watch the show. What does "concert" mean?

7Question

The violinist practiced the difficult passage many times until it sounded smooth. What does "passage" mean in this sentence?

8Question

Before the song began, the conductor gave a signal to start the players at the same time. What does "conductor" mean?

9Question

The guitarist adjusted the pitch of the string so the note would sound correct. What does "pitch" mean?

10Question

The class learned that rhythm helps music have a repeated pattern of beats. What does "rhythm" mean?

11Question

The drum section was very loud, while the flute part was much softer. What does "section" mean in this sentence?

12Question

The singer added vibrato, a slight wobble in the voice, to make the note sound richer. What does "vibrato" mean?

13Question

The song’s lyrics told a story about friendship and teamwork. What does "lyrics" mean?

14Question

The orchestra used dynamic changes, making some parts quiet and others strong and loud. What does "dynamic" mean here?

15Question

After listening to the recording, the student noticed the harmony, tempo, melody, and rhythm all worked together to create the song’s mood. What does "mood" mean in this sentence?

Answer Key

#	Answer
1	voices sounding well together
2	the speed of the music
3	the main tune
4	a gentle song for sleeping
5	a device that makes a voice louder
6	a live music performance
7	a short section of music
8	a person who leads the musicians
9	how high or low a sound is
10	the pattern of beats in music
11	a part of the music group or piece
12	a small, repeated change in pitch
13	the words of a song
14	changes in loudness
15	the feeling the music creates