Jss1 second Term music Past Questions and Answers

Jss1 second Term music Past Questions and Answers

Here are 20 music questions for a JSS1 (Junior Secondary School 1) level, along with multiple-choice options and answers:

Which of the following is a wind instrument?

a) Violin

b) Flute

c) Drums

d) Piano

Answer: b) Flute

What is the main purpose of a metronome in music?

a) Tuning instruments

b) Measuring tempo

c) Recording music

d) Amplifying sound

Answer: b) Measuring tempo

What does "forte" mean in musical notation?

a) Fast

b) Soft

c) Loud

d) Slow

Answer: c) Loud

Which of the following is a percussion instrument?

a) Guitar

b) Trumpet

c) Xylophone

d) Saxophone

Answer: c) Xylophone

What is the most common time signature in music?

a) 2/4

b) 3/4

c) 4/4

d) 6/8

Answer: c) 4/4

Who is known as the "King of Pop"?

a) Michael Jackson

b) Elvis Presley

c) Bob Marley

d) Prince

Answer: a) Michael Jackson

Which family of instruments includes the trumpet and trombone?

a) String

b) Woodwind

c) Brass

d) Percussion

Answer: c) Brass

Which musical term means to gradually get louder?

a) Crescendo

b) Decrescendo

c) Staccato

d) Legato

Answer: a) Crescendo

Who composed the famous symphony "Ode to Joy"?

a) Beethoven

b) Mozart

c) Bach

d) Vivaldi

Answer: a) Beethoven

What is the highest female singing voice?

a) Soprano

b) Alto

c) Tenor

d) Baritone

Answer: a) Soprano

Which instrument is often referred to as the "king of instruments"?

a) Violin

b) Flute

c) Piano

d) Harmonica

Answer: c) Piano

In music, what does "Allegro" indicate?

a) Slow tempo

b) Fast tempo

c) Quiet dynamics

d) High pitch

Answer: b) Fast tempo

Who was a famous American jazz trumpeter and vocalist known for his unique style?

a) Louis Armstrong

b) Jimi Hendrix

c) Miles Davis

d) John Coltrane

Answer: a) Louis Armstrong

Which genre of music is known for its roots in Jamaica and features offbeat rhythms?

a) Blues

b) Reggae

c) Country

d) Hip-hop

Answer: b) Reggae

What is the primary function of the conductor in an orchestra?

a) Play a solo instrument

b) Conduct the audience

c) Lead and direct the musicians

d) Sell tickets

Answer: c) Lead and direct the musicians

Which term describes the simultaneous sounding of two or more notes to create harmony?

a) Melody

b) Chord

c) Rhythm

d) Tempo

Answer: b) Chord

What is the smallest unit of music that has its own identity and is a complete musical thought?

a) Note

b) Rest

c) Bar

d) Scale

Answer: a) Note

Who is known for his iconic song "Imagine" and his contributions to peace and social activism?

a) John Lennon

b) Bob Dylan

c) Elton John

d) Paul McCartney

Answer: a) John Lennon

Which famous composer is known for his "Fur Elise" composition?

a) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

b) Ludwig van Beethoven

c) Johann Sebastian Bach

d) Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Answer: b) Ludwig van Beethoven

What is the primary role of the bassoon in an orchestra?

a) Lead the orchestra

b) Play high-pitched melodies

c) Provide a deep and resonant bass sound

d) Conduct the orchestra

Answer: c) Provide a deep and resonant bass sound