MUSIC ASSESSMENT END-TERM 2 2023
GRADE 6
NAME………………………………….
DATE…………………..
1.A performance made by three people singing different voices
in a three-part song is called________
A) Trio B) Duet C) Quartet D) Solo
2.The gradual increase in loudness in a piece of music is called
_________________
A) Diminuendo B) Pitch C) Loud D) Crescendo
3.In singing, the clarity in pronunciation of the words correctly
and accurately is called __________
A) Tempo B) Dynamics C) Diction D) Phrasing
4.The speed or pace at which a music performance is moved is
called ____________
A) Mood B) Blending C) Tempo D) Rhythm
5.Songs that promote peace, love and unity of a country also
brings a feeling of ___________
A) Hatred B) Tribalism C) Patriotism D) Corruption
6.Keeping to one’s voice part when two or three performers
sing in different voices creates ______________________
A) Harmony B) Mood C) Expressions D) Theme
7.Which of the following is NOT a value that can be obtained
from songs?
A) Patriotism B) Love C) Integrity D) Dis-respect
8.The following are importance of songs except _____
A) Entertainment B) Soothing babies C) Console the
bereaved D) Discourage initiates
9.Grade 6 learners of Mutungoni Academy were singing the
song below with their music teacher;
Kenya,Kenya Kenya Taifa Letu,
Kenya, Kenya,Kenya Nchi yangu
What was the mood of the song?
A) Jovial B) Sad C) Depressed D) Angry
10.A type of a folk song that is sung to praise the bride and the
bridegroom is called ____________Folk song.
A) Child Naming B) Work C) Initiation D) Marriage
11. The feature in a folk song performance that is usually
marked with louder singing, vigorous dancing and louder
playing of instruments is called _________
A) Mood B) Climax C) Structure D) Ornamentation
12.The Kenyan indigenous musical instrument shown below
can be called the following names except? __________
A) Nyatiti B) Wandindi C) Orutu D) Kimengeng
13.String instruments that have one or two strings are known
as _____________________
A) Percussion B) Wind C) Western D) Fiddle
14.String instruments are played to produce sound by
________________
A) Blowing B) Bowing C) Drumming D) Shaking
15. Which of the following materials cannot be used to make a
wind instrument?
A) Bamboo stem B) Guard C) Skin D) Horn
16.A drum is an African percussion instrument draw and label
the drum correctly
17. East African Community is an organization formed by 7
countries. Name any 4 countries under this organization.
a. ………………………………………………………
b. ……………………………………………………….
c. ……………………………………………………….
d. ……………………………………………………….
18. A folk song is a song sang by one community. State 4 aspects
or elements of a folk song.
A………………………………………………
B. ….………………………………………..
C. ….…………………………………………
D. ….……………………………………….
19. we can accompany a folk song using any Kenyan wind
instruments. Name them.
a. ……………………………
b. …………………………….
