Conducting Music

What action is performed when conducting an orchestra?

• Cook a recipe

• Drive a train

• Direct the musical interpretation of the musicians.

• Play soccer

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the primary role of a conductor in an orchestra?

• To play the violin

• To compose music

• To direct the performance

• To sing

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which of the following is a synonym for 'conducting' in the context of music?

• Playing

• Directing

• Listening

• Composing

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Identify the correct sentence:

• The conductor waves his baton to guide the musicians.

• The conductor plays the piano during the performance.

• The conductor sings along with the choir.

• The conductor writes the lyrics for the song.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does a conductor use to lead an orchestra?

• A microphone

• A baton

• A guitar

• A piano

In a musical context, what does the term 'tempo' refer to?

• The loudness of the music

• The speed of the music

• The type of instruments used

• The length of the performance

Which of the following best describes the conductor's role in a choir?

• To play the organ

• To lead the singers

• To write the music

• To perform solos

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the meaning of 'orchestra'?

• A group of singers

• A group of dancers

• A group of musicians

• A group of actors

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The conductor _______ the orchestra with precision.

• plays

• conducts

• sings

• dances

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a conductor?

• Setting the tempo

• Cueing musicians

• Playing the trumpet

• Interpreting the score