Rhythm

17 Grade 7 Creative Arts & Sports questions on Rhythm, with worked marking schemes. 17 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   A learner claps once and lets the sound last for two beats. Which note value has a duration of two crotchet beats in simple time?

   A. Quaver

   B. Minim

   C. Semibreve

   D. Crotchet

   (1 mark)

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   A learner is told to stay silent for one beat while the song continues. The symbol showing a period of silence in music is a:

   A. Sharp

   B. Rest

   C. Clef

   D. Note

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   A music teacher claps a steady, repeating pulse and asks the learners to march to it. In the elements of music, the regular underlying pulse that you can tap your foot to is known as the:

   A. Beat

   B. Harmony

   C. Texture

   D. Timbre

   (1 mark)

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4. Question 4

   5 marks

   A Grade 7 class is learning to create rhythm using body percussion.

   (a) State two ways learners can make rhythmic sounds using their bodies.

   (b) Explain why using a steady beat is important when performing a rhythmic pattern in a group.

   (5 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) 2 marks: any two of clapping hands, stamping/tapping feet, clicking fingers, patting thighs/chest, tapping. (b) 3 marks: a steady beat keeps everyone together/in time so the group stays coordinated; it acts as a common reference so patterns fit correctly; it prevents rushing or dragging and keeps the performance neat. Accept well-explained equivalents.

5. Question 5

   1 mark

   In a 4/4 time signature, how many crotchet (quarter-note) beats are there in each bar?

   A. Three

   B. Two

   C. Six

   D. Four

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   A semibreve (whole note) lasts for four crotchet beats. If a bar in 4/4 time contains only one note filling the whole bar, that note is a:

   A. Minim

   B. Quaver

   C. Crotchet

   D. Semibreve

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Learners tap a pattern where two equal sounds fit into the time of one crotchet beat. Each of these faster sounds is a:

   A. Quaver

   B. Minim

   C. Semibreve

   D. Crotchet

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   A music teacher claps a steady, repeating pulse and asks learners to march to it. The regular underlying pulse you can tap your foot to is called the:

   A. Timbre

   B. Texture

   C. Beat

   D. Harmony

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9. Question 9

   4 marks

   A Grade 7 music club is learning to read and clap simple rhythms before a school assembly performance.

   (a) Define the term 'rhythm' as used in music. (2 marks)

   (b) State the time value (number of beats) of a crotchet and of a minim in simple time. (2 marks)

   (4 marks)

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10. Question 10

    4 marks

    Explain the meaning of a time signature such as 4/4 in music, referring to what the top and bottom numbers indicate.

    (4 marks)

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    Time signature meaning (1 mark): shows how beats are grouped/organised in each bar. Top number (2 marks) in 4/4 = number of beats in each bar, i.e. four beats per bar. Bottom number (1 mark) = the type of beat/note that gets one beat, i.e. 4 means the crotchet (quarter note) is the beat. Award marks for correct explanation of each part.

11. Question 11

    4 marks

    A Grade 7 music class is learning how to clap and count note values. Their teacher writes the names of common notes on the board and asks the learners to work out how long each one lasts.

    (a) State the number of beats given to each of the following notes in simple time:

    (i) A crotchet. (1 mark)

    (ii) A minim. (1 mark)

    (b) Define the term 'rhythm' as used in music. (2 marks)

    (4 marks)

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    (a)(i) A crotchet is given ONE beat. (ii) A minim is given TWO beats. (b) Rhythm is the organised pattern of long and short sounds (and silences) arranged in time; it is the arrangement of notes of different lengths and the way they move steadily to a beat in music.

12. Question 12

    1 mark

    In a music lesson, learners clap a steady, repeated beat while singing. The teacher explains this regular pulse that you can tap your foot to is an element of rhythm. What is this steady pulse called?

    A. Melody

    B. Beat

    C. Harmony

    D. Timbre

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    During a music lesson, learners clap long and short sounds arranged over a steady beat. This pattern of long and short sounds is known as:

    A. Rhythm

    B. Dynamics

    C. Tempo

    D. Pitch

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    During a drumming session, the teacher marks the strong pulse at the start of each group of beats. This regularly recurring stress is called the:

    A. Rest

    B. Slur

    C. Accent

    D. Tie

    (1 mark)

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15. Question 15

    3 marks

    State the number of crotchet beats represented by each of the following notes: (a) crotchet (b) minim (c) semibreve.

    (3 marks)

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16. Question 16

    4 marks

    Using appropriate examples, distinguish between beat and rhythm in music.

    (4 marks)

    Marking scheme

    Beat (2 marks): the steady, regular, underlying pulse of the music that is even and unchanging, e.g. tapping the foot to a steady count 1-2-3-4. Rhythm (2 marks): the pattern of long and short sounds (and silences) organised over the beat, e.g. clapping a mixture of long and short claps. Award marks for a clear distinction with example.

17. Question 17

    1 mark

    A conductor speeds up a song so the learners sing faster. The speed at which the music is performed is called the:

    A. Harmony

    B. Tempo

    C. Melody

    D. Timbre

    (1 mark)

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