1) What is the main goal of expressive performance? a) To play every note perfectly b) To make the audience feel something c) To play louder than others d) To play the song as fast as possible 2) What are dynamics in music? a) The tempo of a piece b) The key signature c) The variation of loudness and softness d) The number of notes per measure 3) What is legato? a) Playing each note sharply b) Playing notes smoothly and connected c) Playing with a pause between notes d) Playing as fast as possible 4) What does staccato mean? a) Long and connected notes b) Very loud c) Short and separated notes d) Very slow 5) Which dynamic symbol means “gradually getting louder”? a) > b) < c) P d) MP 6) Why is body movement helpful in music performance? a) It helps express emotion and connect with the audience b) It makes your hands tired c) It’s only for dancers d) It helps you memorize faster 7) What emotion did the “dark and mysterious” version of Twinkle Twinkle create? a) Joyful and happy b) Bright and silly c) Tense and eerie d) Fast and silly 8) What did Lauren’s video performance demonstrate? a) Playing fast without feeling b) Emotion through phrasing and dynamics c) Using only the right hand d) Memorizing a piece 9) Why should you connect music to a story in your mind? a) It helps you write lyrics b) It helps guide your expression and dynamics c) It makes the music louder d) It’s required for every recital 10) What could a fast and loud section represent in a musical story? a) A lullaby b) A dream c) A thunderstorm or a chase d) A dance recital 11) Why do students often struggle with the end of pieces? a) It’s the easiest part b) They usually start at the beginning and never get there c) It’s written in a different key d) Teachers skip it 12) What is “Spot Practice”? a) Playing random notes b) Focusing on a small section that needs improvement c) Only practicing on the weekends d) Skipping difficult sections 13) What is “Smart Repetition”? a) Practicing one piece for two hours straight b) Repeating small sections with breaks in between c) Always starting at the beginning d) Playing songs with a friend 14) What does “Effort of Retrieval” mean? a) Playing only what you remember b) Struggling to recall something, which strengthens memory c) Getting music from your folder d) Asking for help quickly 15) What does “Practice Backwards” help with? a) It sounds cool b) It strengthens weaker sections at the end c) It’s easier than starting at the top d) It tricks the audience 16) What should you do when practicing transitions between two sections? a) Stop right at the line b) Play the first note of the next section as well c) Skip the next part d) Hum instead of playing 17) Why is mental practice helpful? a) It replaces real practice b) It works only before a recital c) You can do it anywhere and it builds memory d) It’s required for competitions 18) What should you do when a mistake frustrates you during practice? a) Slam your instrument b) Quit practicing c) Pause, breathe, and reset with a smile d) Ask your teacher immediately 19) What is the benefit of marking your music? a) It looks more colorful b) It helps you memorize faster c) It helps you remember what you worked on and plan next steps d) It fills up space 20) Why is it helpful to perform regularly, even for family? a) They give you free snacks b) It builds confidence and reduces nerves c) It’s more fun than practicing d) It guarantees a good grade

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