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Here are 50 music-related questions suitable for grade 4 pupils:

1. What is the name of the person who conducts an orchestra?

2. Which musical instrument is known as the "king of instruments"?

3. How many strings does a violin have?

4. Name three different types of woodwind instruments.

5. What is the largest family of instruments in an orchestra?

6. Which famous composer wrote the "Moonlight Sonata"?

7. In music, what do the letters "MP" stand for?

8. How many beats are there in a whole note?

9. What is the main difference between a melody and a harmony?

10. What do you call the combination of notes played together in music?

11. Which musical term means to play loudly?

12. What is the highest singing voice range for a human?

13. Which brass instrument is often associated with jazz music?

14. What is a musical scale?

15. What is the name for a musical piece for a solo instrument, usually with orchestral accompaniment?

16. Who is known as the "King of Rock and Roll"?

17. Which genre of music is known for its use of turntables and mixing?

18. What is the name of the small, handheld percussion instrument often used in Latin music?

19. How many keys are on a standard piano?

20. Which Beatles album is famous for its cover art featuring a zebra crossing?

21. What is the term for a sudden, loud musical accent?

22. What do you call a group of musicians who play together?

23. Who is the famous pop singer known for hits like "Thriller" and "Billie Jean"?

24. Which musical symbol tells you to play a note more softly?

25. What is the official term for the "singing voice" in music?

26. Which instrument is known for its long, coiled tubing and deep, rich sound?

27. In a musical staff, what do the lines and spaces represent?


28. What is the name of the large drum often played in marching bands?

29. What is a musical composition with a fast tempo and lively rhythm called?

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

31. What is the name of the traditional Scottish instrument that resembles a bagpipe?

32. Which famous band is known for songs like "Hotel California" and "Take It Easy"?

33. What does the term "encore" mean in a musical performance?

34. In music, what does "pizzicato" mean?

35. Who is the legendary guitarist known for his rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Woodstock?

36. What are the three primary colors of light in stage lighting?

37. What is the name of the person who writes the words for songs?

38. What do you call the line at the end of a musical section that looks like a sideways "S"?

39. What are the three main elements of music?

40. Which famous singer is known for her album "21" and songs like "Rolling in the Deep"?

41. What is the term for a musical piece that tells a story without using words?

42. What type of music is characterized by its use of a syncopated rhythm and improvisation?

43. What is the name for a group of people who sing together?

44. Who is the famous composer of "The Nutcracker" and "Swan Lake"?

45. What is the name of the electronic instrument that generates a wide range of sounds and is often
used in modern music?

46. What is the term for a musical piece written for a single instrument?

47. Which note has the longest duration in music?

48. Who is known as the "Queen of Pop"?

49. What is the term for the changing of key within a piece of music?

50. What is the purpose of a conductor in an orchestra?

Feel free to use these questions to quiz grade 4 pupils on their music knowledge!

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