Vocabulary
I turned the volume down on the radio.
What is volume?
How loud something is
The math test was a piece of cake! What does the idiom mean?
easy
Which heading tells you where you can find information about the author?
"Meet the Author and Illustrator"
How a composer writes music
My costume for the party was very creative!
What does creative mean?
artistic
George was feeling under the weather so he didn't go to school. What does the idiom mean?
not feeling well, sick
Which heading could you find information about beats in music?
"Music is Rhythm"
"The notations describe the rhythm, tone, pitch, feeling, and even the silences of the piece" How do you know this is a fact?
It can be proven true
Sally's performance on stage was stunning.
What does performance mean?
a show
My moms car is on its last legs, and we need to get another one. What does the idiom mean?
at the end of life, worn out
Look at the pictures in "Music is Rhythm" What information do you get from them?
They tell about different patterns
Is the following sentence a fact or opinion?
Making music is hard fun.
Opinion
It is important to concentrate when you do your homework. What does concentrate mean?
to think hard and focus
My coach told me to steal third and run like the wind. What does the idiom mean?
Go as fast as you can
Why did the author say that everyone can understand music?
Everyone has feelings
Which heading will tell you about learning to play an instrument?
I was relieved when I found my lost dog.
What does relieved mean?
thankful, glad
The teacher told me she would keep an eye on my backpack. What does the idiom mean?
watch over it
How are writers, composers, and artists alike?
They create something to provoke feeling
The author said "You learn new pieces to play!" Does he think that is boring, difficult, or fun?
FUN