Question 1

Music provides a wonderful tool for making transitions from one activity to another.This can be accomplished by:

Accepted Answer

A) Providing a familiar song that everyone can sing as they make changes. 
B) Playing a specific song to give a predictable signal for the change. 
C) Using a variety of songs for each occasion. 
D) Both A and B. 
A) Providing a familiar song that everyone can sing as they make changes. 
B) Playing a specific song to give a predictable signal for the change. 
C) Using a variety of songs for each occasion. 
D) Both A and B. D

Question 2

Young children can learn about many cultures through the exploration of the people and their music.Explain how young children can learn about music and instruments for another region or county.

Accepted Answer

Provide opportunity for children to experience recordings or CDs of music from a specific culture.Listening to the music, playing the instruments, and participating in the singing and movement will provide another way to learn about people of the world.Inviting a guest artist (parent, relative, or sibling) who can provide a live performance will make the experience more personally meaningful.Add some of this "new" music and instruments to the Music Center where the children can experiment with the sound possibilities and work together to compose music.

Question 3

Music has a long history of inclusion in quality early childhood programs because:

Accepted Answer

A) Helps children begin to recognize similarities and differences in words and sounds. 
B) It invites active participation. 
C) It is enjoyable for the children. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above. 
A) Helps children begin to recognize similarities and differences in words and sounds. 
B) It invites active participation. 
C) It is enjoyable for the children. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above. D

Question 4

When can background music be most effectively used in an early childhood classroom?

Accepted Answer

A) When used throughout the day. 
B) When included on specific days and time. 
C) If used for a limited amount of time. 
D) When requested by the children. 
E) All of the above. 
A) When used throughout the day. 
B) When included on specific days and time. 
C) If used for a limited amount of time. 
D) When requested by the children. 
E) All of the above.

Question 5

Live performances are:

Accepted Answer

A) Not appropriate for young children. 
B) Interesting and motivating for young children. 
C) Only effective if the performer is a professional. 
D) Too costly to include in programs for young children. 
E) All of the above. 
A) Not appropriate for young children. 
B) Interesting and motivating for young children. 
C) Only effective if the performer is a professional. 
D) Too costly to include in programs for young children. 
E) All of the above.

Question 6

New research indicates that listening to or playing music can have:

Accepted Answer

A) Enhances the intellectual development of young children. 
B) Stimulates brain function in older children. 
C) A negative effect on young children. 
D) Both A and B. 
A) Enhances the intellectual development of young children. 
B) Stimulates brain function in older children. 
C) A negative effect on young children. 
D) Both A and B.

Question 7

Preschoolers enjoy singing and often use music to:

Accepted Answer

A) Discriminate sounds and refine melodies. 
B) Accompany their activity. 
C) Identify the rhythm of the piece. 
D) Limit their preferences. 
E) All of the above. 
A) Discriminate sounds and refine melodies. 
B) Accompany their activity. 
C) Identify the rhythm of the piece. 
D) Limit their preferences. 
E) All of the above.

Question 8

When selecting songs to sing with young children, a variety of types should be included.Name four kinds of songs typically used with young children and explain why they are important in early childhood programs.An example for each would be helpful to clarify your explanation.

Accepted Answer

Any four of the following are acceptable

Question 9

Young children should be exposed to a variety of musical genre including:

Accepted Answer

A) Children's classics. 
B) Classical music. 
C) Marching band. 
D) Native American. 
E) All of the above. 
A) Children's classics. 
B) Classical music. 
C) Marching band. 
D) Native American. 
E) All of the above.

Question 10

Books that are based on a song that children know provide:

Accepted Answer

A) High interest content that encourages them to "sing" the text. 
B) Have little benefit for literacy development. 
C) Discourage them from "reading" the words on the page. 
D) Present a confused message of what to focus on. 
E) All of the above. 
A) High interest content that encourages them to "sing" the text. 
B) Have little benefit for literacy development. 
C) Discourage them from "reading" the words on the page. 
D) Present a confused message of what to focus on. 
E) All of the above.

Question 11

An effective way to encourage composing music is to:

Accepted Answer

A) Work in large groups on musical skills. 
B) Focus on teaching the names of the notes. 
C) Record children when they are improvising in the Music Center. 
D) Compare the songs played by several children. 
E) All of the above. 
A) Work in large groups on musical skills. 
B) Focus on teaching the names of the notes. 
C) Record children when they are improvising in the Music Center. 
D) Compare the songs played by several children. 
E) All of the above.

Question 12

Name the four major components of music that should be included in a quality program for young children.Describe each of these elements as they relate to planning the music curriculum.

Accepted Answer

Singing: Using the voice to create or re

Question 13

Finger plays can be used during the first year of an infant's life to encourage:

Accepted Answer

A) Repeating words and gestures again and again. 
B) Anticipation and enjoyment of the activity. 
C) Interactions with an adult. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above. 
A) Repeating words and gestures again and again. 
B) Anticipation and enjoyment of the activity. 
C) Interactions with an adult. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above.

Question 14

A Music Center is a place where the young child can:

Accepted Answer

A) Practice for a performance to the class. 
B) Follow his or her interest and musical preferences. 
C) Explore and experiment with sounds and instruments. 
D) Both B and C. 
A) Practice for a performance to the class. 
B) Follow his or her interest and musical preferences. 
C) Explore and experiment with sounds and instruments. 
D) Both B and C.

Question 15

Gardner explains that Musical intelligence is:

Accepted Answer

A) An area where all children should be involved. 
B) A way to help children function at their fullest. 
C) A major mode of learning for some children. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above. 
A) An area where all children should be involved. 
B) A way to help children function at their fullest. 
C) A major mode of learning for some children. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above.

Question 16

All of the following items can be added to a Music Center except:

Accepted Answer

A) Musical workbooks. 
B) Sheet music and song books. 
C) A raised stage area. 
D) Listening station with earphones. 
E) All of the above. 
A) Musical workbooks. 
B) Sheet music and song books. 
C) A raised stage area. 
D) Listening station with earphones. 
E) All of the above.

Question 17

Name five instruments that can be played by preschool-K children.

Accepted Answer

Any five like the following are acceptab

Question 18

What does active listening refer to?

Accepted Answer

A) Music that invites participation of the children in the process. 
B) Using the entire body in response to music. 
C) Making sure children are focused on specific aspects of the music. 
D) Giving directions during the activity. 
E) All of the above. 
A) Music that invites participation of the children in the process. 
B) Using the entire body in response to music. 
C) Making sure children are focused on specific aspects of the music. 
D) Giving directions during the activity. 
E) All of the above.

Question 19

In the primary grades, children are:

Accepted Answer

A) Only participating in music experiences with a specialist. 
B) Able to write words to a song or represent a rhythm patterns on paper. 
C) Unable to discuss how they feel about the music they hear. 
D) At a stage of development where there are few new challenges. 
E) All of the above. 
A) Only participating in music experiences with a specialist. 
B) Able to write words to a song or represent a rhythm patterns on paper. 
C) Unable to discuss how they feel about the music they hear. 
D) At a stage of development where there are few new challenges. 
E) All of the above.

Music provides a wonderful tool for making transitions from one activity to another.This can be accomplished by:

Young children can learn about many cultures through the exploration of the people and their music.Explain how young children can learn about music and instruments for another region or county.

Music has a long history of inclusion in quality early childhood programs because:

When can background music be most effectively used in an early childhood classroom?

Live performances are:

New research indicates that listening to or playing music can have:

Preschoolers enjoy singing and often use music to:

When selecting songs to sing with young children, a variety of types should be included.Name four kinds of songs typically used with young children and explain why they are important in early childhood programs.An example for each would be helpful to clarify your explanation.

Young children should be exposed to a variety of musical genre including:

Books that are based on a song that children know provide:

An effective way to encourage composing music is to:

Name the four major components of music that should be included in a quality program for young children.Describe each of these elements as they relate to planning the music curriculum.

Finger plays can be used during the first year of an infant's life to encourage:

A Music Center is a place where the young child can:

Gardner explains that Musical intelligence is:

All of the following items can be added to a Music Center except:

Name five instruments that can be played by preschool-K children.

What does active listening refer to?

In the primary grades, children are:

Creativity

The Creative Teacher

The Role of Play

Understanding the Visual Arts

Creating Art

Children in Motion: Creative Movement

Creative Drama

Creativity Across the Curriculum

Integrating the Arts

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Exam 6: Music, Music, Music

Music provides a wonderful tool for making transitions from one activity to another.This can be accomplished by:

Young children can learn about many cultures through the exploration of the people and their music.Explain how young children can learn about music and instruments for another region or county.

Music has a long history of inclusion in quality early childhood programs because:

When can background music be most effectively used in an early childhood classroom?

Live performances are:

New research indicates that listening to or playing music can have:

Preschoolers enjoy singing and often use music to:

When selecting songs to sing with young children, a variety of types should be included.Name four kinds of songs typically used with young children and explain why they are important in early childhood programs.An example for each would be helpful to clarify your explanation.

Young children should be exposed to a variety of musical genre including:

Books that are based on a song that children know provide:

An effective way to encourage composing music is to:

Name the four major components of music that should be included in a quality program for young children.Describe each of these elements as they relate to planning the music curriculum.

Finger plays can be used during the first year of an infant's life to encourage:

A Music Center is a place where the young child can:

Gardner explains that Musical intelligence is:

All of the following items can be added to a Music Center except:

Name five instruments that can be played by preschool-K children.

What does active listening refer to?

In the primary grades, children are:

Creativity

The Creative Teacher

The Role of Play

Understanding the Visual Arts

Creating Art

Children in Motion: Creative Movement

Creative Drama

Creativity Across the Curriculum

Integrating the Arts

Filters