Fine Arts Elementary Education Content Area Exam 305

Songs that combine Christian hymns with the patterns of traditional African folk songs and were developed by enslaved people of African descent who were brought to America are known as:

a

gospel music.

b

spirituals.

c

work songs.

d

jazz.

b. spirituals

A teacher is designing an end-of-year cumulative project where students will design their own individual production along with an explanation of how the final production will come together. Students will outline the tasks of the stage manager, director, actor, and lighting designer.

Which role will include making decisions about the most appropriate dramatic medium for presenting the playwright's version of the story?

a

actor

b

director

c

lighting designer

d

stage manager

b. director

An elementary music teacher wants to ensure that they are leading their students through the correct steps for music analysis. The steps are:

a

use critical thinking skills to apply value to analysis; understand musical vocabulary

b

determine relevance; assessment

c

assessment; reflection

d

understand musical vocabulary; use critical thinking skills to apply value to analysis

d. understand musical vocabulary; use critical thinking skills to apply value to analysis

The quality of a musical note or tone is the:

a

timbre

b

rhythm

c

form

d

meter

a. timbre

If a music teacher wants their choir to get louder as they sing, the teacher should teach the concept of:

a

crescendo.

b

diminuendo.

c

rallentando.

d

ritardando.

a. crescendo

A song can be considered a round when:

a

all singers sing the same melody at the same time.

b

two or more people sing the same melody from a song but can start singing the melody at different times throughout the song.

c

four or more people sing the same melody from a song but can start singing the melody at different times throughout the song.

d

the end of the song uses the same lyrics as the beginning of the song.

b. two or more people sing the same melody from a song but can start singing the melody at different times throughout the song.

Which of the following is the first thing elementary students should be introduced to when taught to improvise their own songs?

a

rhythmic improvisation

b

melodic improvisation

c

to read music

d

rote learning

a. rhythmic improvisation

When students sing two different songs at the same time and the harmonic structure is similar, the song is considered:

a

a non-pitched melody.

b

a partner song.

c

a rote song.

d

beamed.

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b. a partner song.

Instrumental ensemble pieces for elementary students often utilize a repeating motif, called a/an:

a

eighth rest.

b

ostinato.

c

dynamic.

d

melody.

b. ostinato

The ability to transfer energy explosively into force is known as:

a

strength.

b

speed.

c

power.

d

coordination.

c. power

What are analogous colors?

a

colors that are used to create a grayscale palette

b

colors that include all primary colors mixed together

c

colors that are directly opposite each other on the color wheel

d

colors that are neighbors on the color wheel and share a common hue

d. colors that are neighbors on the color wheel and share a common hue

Which of the following best explains why red and green are considered complementary colors?

a

They are similar in hue, creating a harmonious and calming effect.

b

They are positioned opposite each other on the color wheel, creating a strong visual contrast.

c

They are positioned next to each other on the color wheel, blending smoothly.

d

They are both made by mixing primary colors together.

b. They are positioned opposite each other on the color wheel, creating a strong visual contrast.

Which of the following describes colors that when placed next to each other provide a vivid contrast and when combined create a gray color?

a

monochromatic

b

complementary

c

analogous

d

triad

b. complementary

A student who can compare cultural themes and artwork from several national periods is in line with

a

5^th grade art

b

3^rd - 4^th grade art

c

1^st – 2^nd grade art

d

Kindergarten art

a. 5^th grade art

Which of the following cultures performed plays honoring Athena, the goddess of war, in hopes of conquering their enemy?

a

Indian

b

Greek

c

Egyptian

d

Peruvian

b. Greek

A type of song that is catchy, known by many, easy to remember, and advertise a product is a:

a

jingle.

b

motif.

c

lullaby.

d

game song.

a. jingle

A lesson serving as a first-expose to primary colors is most appropriate to deliver to students in which grade(s)?

a

fourth and fifth grades

b

fifth grade

c

early childhood

d

second grade

c. early childhood

"Strip construction," diamond shapes symbolizing the cycles of life, pattern breaks to keep away evil spirits, and a design that tells a story are all elements of which cultural art products?

a

vases from China

b

Danish quilts

c

African-American quilts

d

masks of the Dubon

c. African-American quilts

Which artistic developmental stage would be appropriate for a kindergarten class?

a

scribbling

b

realism

c

pre-schematic

d

schematic

c. pre-schematic