Wind Musical Instruments

16 Grade 5 Creative Arts & Sports questions on Wind Musical Instruments, with worked marking schemes. 16 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   A flute is an example of a wind instrument. It is best described as a tube that is:

   A. Scraped with a stick

   B. Rubbed with rosin

   C. Beaten with the palm

   D. Blown across a hole to make sound

   (1 mark)

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   The part of the recorder that the player blows into is called the:

   A. Mouthpiece

   B. Bell

   C. Membrane

   D. Bridge

   (1 mark)

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3. Question 3

   3 marks

   During a performance, learners are to play recorders together as a group. State three things the players should do so that the group performs well.

   (3 marks)

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   1 mark each (any 3): keep the same tempo/follow the conductor or beat; start and stop together; play at a balanced volume so no one is too loud; watch/listen to one another; play the correct notes. Accept sensible ensemble practices.

4. Question 4

   4 marks

   Name two wind instruments (one traditional Kenyan and one Western) and state the material each is commonly made from.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   1 mark per correct instrument + 1 mark per correct material (4 total). Traditional Kenyan e.g. horn/coro made from cow or antelope horn; flute/nyamulere made from reed/bamboo. Western e.g. recorder made from plastic/wood; trumpet made from brass/metal. Accept any valid pairing.

5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Which material is traditionally used to make a Kenyan horn wind instrument?

   A. Cotton thread

   B. Cow or antelope horn

   C. Woven sisal

   D. Clay pot

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Wanjiku wants to play a traditional Kenyan wind instrument at the school assembly. Which of these should she choose?

   A. Drum

   B. Kayamba

   C. Coro (horn)

   D. Nyatiti

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   During a music lesson the pupils notice that a long wind pipe gives a lower sound than a short one. This shows that pitch is affected by the pipe's:

   A. Length

   B. Weight of the player

   C. Colour

   D. Time of day

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8. Question 8

   2 marks

   State two ways a player can change the pitch (highness or lowness of sound) when playing a wind instrument such as a recorder or flute.

   (2 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any 2 (1 mark each): covering/uncovering finger holes; changing the length of the vibrating air column; blowing harder or softer to overblow to a higher note; changing the size/tube used. Accept any two correct methods.

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Which group of instruments does the trumpet belong to?

   A. Percussion

   B. String

   C. Wind

   D. Keyboard

   (1 mark)

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10. Question 10

    2 marks

    Give two reasons why wind instruments should not be shared without cleaning during a class music lesson.

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    When learners perform a wind-instrument piece, the person who guides the tempo and cues the start is the:

    A. Audience

    B. Conductor

    C. Instrument maker

    D. Composer

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Before playing a shared recorder in class, the best hygiene practice is to:

    A. Wet the holes with water

    B. Warm it near a fire

    C. Blow into it very hard first

    D. Wipe the mouthpiece clean

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Which of these actions would make a recorder produce NO sound at all?

    A. Covering all the finger holes correctly

    B. Blowing gently across the mouthpiece

    C. Lifting one finger off a hole

    D. Blocking the mouthpiece opening completely

    (1 mark)

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    The recorder used in many Kenyan schools makes different notes when the player does what?

    A. Blows only very softly

    B. Turns it upside down

    C. Covers and uncovers the finger holes

    D. Presses harder on the mouthpiece

    (1 mark)

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15. Question 15

    4 marks

    A pupil made a simple wind instrument from a hollow reed.

    (a) Explain how sound is produced when it is played.

    (b) Give one care and maintenance practice for the instrument.

    (4 marks)

    Marking scheme

    (a) 2 marks: when the player blows air into/across the reed, the air (column) inside vibrates and produces sound. (b) 2 marks: any one care practice explained e.g. clean/wipe after use to remove saliva, store in a dry place to prevent cracking/rotting, handle gently to avoid breakage. Accept reasonable answers.

16. Question 16

    1 mark

    A wind instrument produces sound when the player does which of the following?

    A. Shakes it up and down

    B. Blows air into or across it

    C. Strikes it with a stick

    D. Plucks tight strings

    (1 mark)

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