Songs

22 Grade 4 Creative Arts & Sports questions on Songs, with worked marking schemes. 22 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   2 marks

   What does it mean to sing 'in tune', and why is singing in tune important when a group sings together?

   (2 marks)

   Marking scheme

   1 mark: to sing at the correct pitch, matching the melody and the other singers. 1 mark: so the song sounds pleasant and blends/harmonises well instead of sounding wrong.

2. Question 2

   4 marks

   You have been asked to teach your class a new folk song. Describe four steps you would follow.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any four (1 mark each): introduce the song and explain its meaning; sing/demonstrate the whole song first; teach it line by line and let pupils repeat; add the actions or rhythm; put the parts together and practise the whole song as a class.

3. Question 3

   1 mark

   When we sing a song softly and gently, we are using dynamics that are:

   A. Loud

   B. Fast

   C. Soft

   D. High

   (1 mark)

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4. Question 4

   2 marks

   State two ways you should behave when the Kenya National Anthem is being sung.

   (2 marks)

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5. Question 5

   4 marks

   Name four types of songs and give one occasion when each type is sung.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any four, type + suitable occasion (1 mark each): patriotic song – national day/celebration; lullaby – putting a baby to sleep; religious/sacred song – worship/church; folk song – cultural ceremony; wedding song – a wedding; work song – while working.

6. Question 6

   1 mark

   The speed at which a song is sung, whether fast or slow, is called its:

   A. Title

   B. Pitch

   C. Volume

   D. Tempo

   (1 mark)

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Traditional songs passed down from our grandparents within a community are called:

   A. Pop songs

   B. National anthems

   C. Radio jingles

   D. Folk songs

   (1 mark)

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Songs that praise and show love and pride for one's country are called:

   A. Lullabies

   B. Work songs

   C. Patriotic songs

   D. Play songs

   (1 mark)

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   How many stanzas (verses) does the Kenya National Anthem have?

   A. Four

   B. Five

   C. Two

   D. Three

   (1 mark)

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    The Kenya National Anthem begins with the Kiswahili words:

    A. Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu

    B. Baba Yetu

    C. Malaika

    D. Jambo Bwana

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11. Question 11

    3 marks

    Describe three things that make a person a good singer.

    (3 marks)

    Marking scheme

    Any three (1 mark each): sings in tune/at the correct pitch; clear pronunciation of words; correct breathing; keeps the rhythm and tempo; good posture; sings with confidence.

12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Farmers in a Kenyan village sing together while weeding their maize farm, using the song to keep a steady work pace and encourage one another as they dig. What type of song are they singing?

    A. Wedding song

    B. Work song

    C. Lullaby

    D. National anthem

    (1 mark)

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    A gentle, slow song sung to make a baby fall asleep is called a:

    A. Lullaby

    B. Anthem

    C. March

    D. Dirge

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14. Question 14

    4 marks

    (a) What are patriotic songs?

    (b) Give two occasions when patriotic songs are sung in Kenya.

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    (a) 2 marks: songs that express love, loyalty and pride for one's country. (b) 2 marks (1 each): any two of Madaraka Day, Jamhuri Day, Mashujaa Day, school assemblies/parades, national celebrations.

15. Question 15

    1 mark

    Songs that are sung together with body movements or actions are called:

    A. Action songs

    B. Sad songs

    C. Written songs

    D. Silent songs

    (1 mark)

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16. Question 16

    3 marks

    Explain the difference between a verse and a chorus in a song.

    (3 marks)

    Marking scheme

    3 marks for a clear distinction: a verse tells part of the story and its words change each time it is sung; a chorus is the part that is repeated after each verse using the same words each time.

17. Question 17

    1 mark

    During a funeral in the community, people sing slow, sad songs. These are examples of:

    A. Mourning songs (dirges)

    B. Marching songs

    C. Celebration songs

    D. Play songs

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18. Question 18

    1 mark

    Singing at the correct pitch so that your voice matches the melody means singing:

    A. Out of tune

    B. Too loudly

    C. In tune

    D. Off the beat

    (1 mark)

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19. Question 19

    1 mark

    The part of a song that is repeated with the same words after every verse is the:

    A. Solo

    B. Title

    C. Chorus

    D. Verse

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20. Question 20

    1 mark

    Which song would you sing during a national celebration at school?

    A. A skipping-rope song

    B. The National Anthem

    C. A birthday song

    D. A lullaby

    (1 mark)

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21. Question 21

    1 mark

    Standing upright and still while singing the National Anthem shows:

    A. Boredom

    B. Anger

    C. Fear

    D. Respect

    (1 mark)

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22. Question 22

    2 marks

    Give two reasons why we sing songs in school.

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