Readiness Test Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 4 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 1
CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS PRIMARY 4 – REVIEW EXERCISE
Part A: Review and Revision
1. What are foreign musical instruments?
- Foreign musical instruments are instruments that come from other countries, different from those used in your own culture.
2. Name two foreign musical instruments.
- Sitar and violin are examples of foreign musical instruments.
3. What sound does a violin produce?
- The violin produces a smooth, string sound when played with a bow.
4. Where is the sitar mostly played?
- The sitar is mainly played in India.
5. What is unique about a xylophone?
- The xylophone is made of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce sound.
6. What is the main difference between local and foreign musical instruments?
- Local instruments are specific to one culture or country, while foreign instruments come from other cultures.
7. What does the flute sound like?
- The flute produces a light, airy sound when air is blown across its holes.
8. How is a drum played?
- A drum is played by striking it with hands or sticks.
9. What are the features of Nigerian traditional dance?
- Nigerian traditional dance involves rhythmic body movements, footwork, and use of traditional costumes.
10. What role does music play in Nigerian traditional dances?
- Music accompanies the dance to guide the dancers’ movements and create rhythm.
11. What are the important steps in caring for the environment?
- Planting trees, recycling, and reducing waste are important steps in caring for the environment.
12. Why is it important to care for the environment?
- Caring for the environment helps keep our surroundings clean and healthy.
13. What is a principle of design in arts?
- A principle of design is a basic rule used to arrange elements in a piece of art, like balance or contrast.
14. How do Nigerian musical instruments differ from foreign ones?
- Nigerian instruments like the drum and talking drum are mostly percussion, while foreign instruments like the violin are string or wind.
15. What is the importance of sound in music?
- Sound helps create the melody, rhythm, and mood in music.
16. What are basic dance movements?
- Basic dance movements include steps like walking, hopping, turning, and clapping.
17. What is texture in art?
- Texture refers to how a surface feels or appears to feel, like rough or smooth.
18. What are the types of colors in art?
- Primary colors are red, blue, and yellow, and secondary colors are made by mixing primary colors.
19. What is the role of principles of design in creating art?
- The principles of design help organize elements of art in a way that makes the artwork look balanced and appealing.
20. Why is the care of the environment important for the future?
- Taking care of the environment ensures clean air, water, and resources for future generations.
Part B: Objective Questions
- A violin is a ____________ instrument.
(a) wind
(b) string
(c) percussion
(d) electronic - The sitar is mostly played in ____________.
(a) Africa
(b) Europe
(c) India
(d) USA - A xylophone is a ____________ instrument.
(a) string
(b) wind
(c) percussion
(d) electronic - The flute belongs to the ____________ family.
(a) percussion
(b) string
(c) wind
(d) electronic - The drum is a ____________ instrument.
(a) percussion
(b) string
(c) wind
(d) electronic - Nigerian traditional dance includes _____________.
(a) fast steps only
(b) rhythmic body movements
(c) only arm movements
(d) no music - The main purpose of music in traditional Nigerian dance is to ____________.
(a) guide the dancers’ movements
(b) create noise
(c) distract the dancers
(d) stop the dancers - To care for the environment, we should ____________.
(a) waste water
(b) plant trees
(c) cut down trees
(d) pollute rivers - Which is a principle of design in art?
(a) Only red colors
(b) Balance
(c) Using only shapes
(d) No patterns - The sound produced by the drum is ____________.
(a) smooth and soft
(b) loud and deep
(c) quiet and fast
(d) high-pitched and light - A type of texture in art is ____________.
(a) sticky
(b) rough
(c) sharp
(d) soft - The primary colors are ____________.
(a) red, blue, yellow
(b) green, orange, purple
(c) pink, brown, black
(d) purple, black, yellow - To make the secondary color green, you mix ____________.
(a) blue and red
(b) yellow and red
(c) yellow and blue
(d) red and orange - One of the features of Nigerian traditional dance is ____________.
(a) slow movement
(b) rhythm and energy
(c) no music
(d) no foot movement - A principle of design used to create different effects in art is ____________.
(a) color contrast
(b) ignoring shapes
(c) using only one color
(d) no texture - A type of musical instrument used in Nigerian music is ____________.
(a) Sitar
(b) Violin
(c) Talking drum
(d) Flute - Which of these is a basic movement in dance?
(a) Turning
(b) Jumping in place only
(c) Only waving hands
(d) None of the above - The role of music in traditional Nigerian dance is to ____________.
(a) guide the steps
(b) distract the dancers
(c) limit movement
(d) stop dancing - The care of the environment helps us to ____________.
(a) pollute
(b) have clean air and water
(c) destroy nature
(d) use more resources - In art, texture refers to how a surface ____________.
(a) looks
(b) feels
(c) smells
(d) sounds
Part C: Theory Questions
- What is a sitar and where is it mainly played?
- Describe the main difference between a violin and a flute.
- Why are drums used in both Western and Nigerian music?
- How is the xylophone different from other percussion instruments?
- What makes a violin a string instrument?
- How can traditional Nigerian dance be different from other types of dance?
- How do music and dance work together in Nigerian traditional dance?
- What are the effects of caring for the environment?
- Explain the importance of recycling in caring for the environment.
- What is one principle of design and why is it important?
- How is texture used in art?
- Why is it important to know about the different types of colors?
- Explain the role of rhythm in dance.
- How does the use of sound enhance the experience of music in dance?
- Why is it important to teach students about the care of the environment?
- What is the relationship between art and the principles of design?
- How can students incorporate texture in their art projects?
- What is the role of color in designing a piece of art?
- How can Nigerian traditional dance help students learn about cultural diversity?
- Why should we learn about musical instruments from different cultures?
Part D: True or False Questions
- The violin is a wind instrument. (True / False)
- The sitar is played by blowing air into it. (True / False)
- A xylophone is a percussion instrument. (True / False)
- The drum is a string instrument. (True / False)
- Music is not important in traditional Nigerian dance. (True / False)
- Recycling helps reduce waste. (True / False)
- A principle of design helps organize the elements in art. (True / False)
- Texture in art refers to how an object looks but not how it feels. (True / False)
- Color plays a role in making art visually interesting. (True / False)
- The care of the environment only involves planting trees. (True / False)
- Dance movements can vary based on the type of music. (True / False)
- The flute is a string instrument. (True / False)
- Nigerian musical instruments include the guitar. (True / False)
- Music is only for entertainment, not for learning. (True / False)
- The principle of balance in art makes the artwork look even. (True / False)
- Drums are used in both African and Western cultures. (True / False)
- The xylophone is played by blowing air into it. (True / False)
- Primary colors are red, yellow, and blue. (True / False)
- A talking drum is a type of Nigerian musical instrument. (True / False)
- Caring for the environment helps maintain the planet’s health. (True / False)
Part E: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions
- The ___________ is a string instrument mostly played in India.
- The ___________ produces sound by striking wooden bars with mallets.
- The ___________ is a percussion instrument that produces a deep sound when struck.
- The ___________ is a woodwind instrument that makes a smooth, airy sound.
- ___________ dance involves rhythmic foot movements and body actions.
- The principles of design include ___________ and contrast.
- ___________ is the process of reducing waste by using items again.
- ___________ are the primary colors in art.
- The ___________ helps keep our environment clean and safe.
- ___________ is a type of Nigerian drum.
- A ___________ is an instrument that uses a bow to create sound.
- ___________ is the practice of using textures in art for better visuals.
- ___________ is an example of a secondary color made by mixing blue and yellow.
- ___________ instruments create sound by blowing air into them.
- The ___________ is a Nigerian musical instrument used to communicate.
- The principle of ___________ helps create harmony in a design.
- The ___________ is used to produce sound by plucking strings.
- The ___________ produces different pitches when blown.
- ___________ is an essential step in caring for the environment.
- ___________ in art makes the piece look more interesting and diverse.
This revision exercise covers key topics from the term and is designed to be engaging, clear, and easy to understand. It supports students’ review of the topics while reinforcing the main concepts learned.