ANATOMY OF HEARING
This visible part of the ear collects sound waves.
What is the outer ear
This device allows you to listen to music privately
What are headphones
This artist sang the hit song “Billie Jean.”
Who is Michael Jackson
This short expression signals you didn’t hear something.
What is “Huh?”
This listening skill involves giving the speaker your full attention without distractions.
What is focused listening?
This tube carries sound waves to the eardrum
What is the ear canal
This musical role is responsible for keeping the beat
What is a drummer
This 1980s band is known for the song “Don’t Stop Believin’.”
What is Journey?
This phrase means “I’m paying close attention.”
What is “I’m all ears”?
This listening behavior involves repeating key information back to the speaker.
What is paraphrasing?
This thin membrane vibrates when sound hits it
What is the eardrum
What is the title of the person who leads and directs an orchestra or musical
What is Conductor
This artist performed the 2015 hit “Hello.”
Who is Adele?
This expression means to listen secretly.
What is “Eavesdrop”?
This listening skill involves asking questions that require more than a yes or no answer.
What is asking open‑ended questions?
Name one of the three tiny bones in the middle ear
What is the hammer (malleus)?
(accept anvil/incus or stirrup/stapes)
This unit is used to measure sound intensity
What are decibels
This song by Queen begins with the lyrics, “Is this the real life?”
What is “Bohemian Rhapsody”?
This phrase means someone is ignoring what’s being said.
What is “Falling on deaf ears”
This advanced listening skill involves identifying the main point of a message and expressing it clearly in fewer words.
What is summarizing?
This snail‑shaped organ converts vibrations into nerve signals.
What is the cochlea
This term means a gradual increase in volume.
What is crescendo
This artist broke the record for most Grammy wins in a single night by winning 9 awards in 2010.
Who is Beyoncé?
This phrase means to tell someone a secret.
What is “Bend your ear”
This listening technique helps ensure accuracy by verifying information before taking action.
What is confirmation?