Performing Arts Questions and Answers - Grade 7 Opener Exams Term 1 2023 Set 1

QUESTIONS

1. Define the following terms in relation to music performance.
   1. tempo
   2. pitch
   3. dynamics
2. A three part song is sung––––———— indifferent voices. Such a song is said to be in —————. A good example of such a combination of voices is—————
3. Give 3 moral values that are learnt from the East African community anthem.
4. The Kenyan national anthem is performed an different occassions. Outline three such occassions.
5. The gradual increase in volume of music is known as—————— while the gradual decrease is known as ——————
6. Outline 3 social importance of drama and music (3mks)
7. Outline three features of a Kenyan folk song (3mks)
8. Which is the community of origin of each of the following string instruments (3mks)
   1. Shirir
   2. Uta
   3. Wandindi
9. Give three examples of fiddles found among Kenyan communities (3mks)
10. John wanted to tune his fiddle, outline 3 steps which he should follow in order to perform the task.
11. Grade 6 learners wanted to make a fidde. List five materials necessary to work out the project. (5mks)
12. Draw each of the following note symbol (4mks)
    1. quaver
    2. crotch
    3. minim
    4. semibreve
13. What is the French rhythm name for, 
    1. crotchet
    2. minim
    3. semibreeve
14. A ——————————has 3 beats.
15. Draw and label parts of a drum (6mks)
    
16.  Outline two ways in which you can tune a drum.

MARKING SCHEME 

1. tempo-speed of a song
   pitch-highness or lowness of a song
   dynamics-how load or soft sound is!"lagiat
2. three, harmony
   soprano 1, soprano 2 Alto
   Soprano, alto base
3. Patriotism, hardwork, reponsibility
4. During the flag raising assembly
   At the beginning and end of daily sessions during Kenya Music festivals
   At the beginning and end of daily sessons of Kenya dramafestivals
   During national celebrations and events
5. Cresendo, deminuendo
6. Teaches good morals
   entertains
7. Gives and carries certain messages Vocal ornamentation, mood, climax, structure
8. Shirir
   Lubya
   Uta
   mijikenda
   Wandindi-kikuyuembu/ment
9. Wandindi, oruta, shiriri, mbeve etc
10.  
    1. Identify the string to tune
    2. Identify the desired sound to be produced
    3. Loosen or sound being produced until you achieve the desired sound.
11.  
    1. an empty cylindrical tin
    2. stick
    3. another flexible stick iv) knife
    4.  tape measure vi) hammer
    5. nnil
    6. cristal threads
12. 
13. Gochet-taa
    Minim-taa-aa
    Semibreeve taa-aa
14. Afdoted minim
15. A well drawn drum indicating membrane, resonator, sling, turning pegs, laces.