JSS 1 Second Term Music Examination

General Instructions for Teachers and Students

To the Teacher:

• Ensure all students receive their answer booklets before the exam begins.
• Read the instructions to the students before they start.
• Ensure a fair and quiet exam environment.
• Discourage malpractice by monitoring students closely.

To the Students:

• Read all instructions before you begin.
• Write your name, class, and date clearly on your answer booklet.
• Answer all questions carefully.
• Do not copy from others or talk during the exam.
• Stay calm and do your best.

Part A: Objective Questions (Multiple Choice)

(Choose the correct option a, b, c, or d for each question.)

1. The musical symbol that indicates silence is called ____.
   a) Treble clef
   b) Note
   c) Rest
   d) Key signature

2. Which family of instruments does the violin belong to?
   a) Brass
   b) Percussion
   c) String
   d) Woodwind

3. Ayo Bankole was a famous ____.
   a) Scientist
   b) Composer
   c) Doctor
   d) Engineer

4. The G clef is also known as the ____.
   a) Bass clef
   b) Treble clef
   c) Alto clef
   d) Tenor clef

5. G.F. Handel’s most famous oratorio is called ____.
   a) Messiah
   b) The Magic Flute
   c) Symphony No. 9
   d) Beethoven’s 5th

6. The piano belongs to which category of instruments?
   a) Percussion
   b) String
   c) Woodwind
   d) Brass

7. A sharp (♯) sign ____.
   a) Lowers a note
   b) Raises a note
   c) Makes a note silent
   d) Extends a note

8. Which instrument is NOT a woodwind instrument?
   a) Flute
   b) Oboe
   c) Violin
   d) Clarinet

9. A semibreve lasts for how many beats?
   a) Two
   b) Four
   c) Three
   d) One

10. A drum belongs to which instrument family?
    a) String
    b) Brass
    c) Percussion
    d) Woodwind

(20 more objective questions continue in the lesson material.)

Part B: Theory Questions (Short Answer)

11. Define an oratorio in music.
12. Mention three examples of string instruments.
13. What is the function of the bass clef in music?
14. Explain the difference between a minim and a crotchet.
15. Name two instruments in the brass family.
16. What does the term “tempo” mean in music?
17. How does a sharp sign affect a note?
18. Name one of George Frideric Handel’s famous compositions.
19. What is a time signature?
20. Mention two Nigerian composers apart from Ayo Bankole.

(20 more theory questions continue in the lesson material.)

Part C: True or False Questions

21. The clarinet is a brass instrument. (False)
22. A minim lasts for two beats. (True)
23. G.F. Handel was born in France. (False)
24. The snare drum is a percussion instrument. (True)
25. Ayo Bankole studied music in the United States. (True)
26. The violin is a percussion instrument. (False)
27. A flat sign (♭) raises a note. (False)
28. The piano is played by plucking its strings. (False)
29. The French horn is a woodwind instrument. (False)
30. An oratorio is a musical work for orchestra, choir, and soloists. (True)

(20 more True/False questions continue in the lesson material.)

Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions (No Options)

31. The ____ is a musical symbol used to indicate silence.
32. Ayo Bankole was born in the year ____.
33. The piano is classified as both a string and a ____ instrument.
34. G.F. Handel’s famous oratorio is called ____.
35. The symbol for a sharp is ____.
36. The __ clef is also called the G clef.
37. The violin is played using a ____.
38. The tuba belongs to the ____ family.
39. A ____ is a sign that lowers a note by a semitone.
40. The time signature 4/4 means there are ____ beats in each bar.

(20 more fill-in-the-blank questions continue in the lesson material.)

Part A: Objective Questions (Multiple Choice – 50 Questions)

(Choose the correct option a, b, c, or d for each question.)

11. Ayo Bankole studied at which university?
    a) Oxford
    b) Cambridge
    c) Harvard
    d) Yale

12. The flute produces sound by ____.
    a) Blowing air
    b) Plucking strings
    c) Hitting a surface
    d) Pressing keys

13. The musical term “forte” means ____.
    a) Softly
    b) Loudly
    c) Slowly
    d) Quickly

14. A time signature of 3/4 means there are __ beats in each bar.
    a) Two
    b) Three
    c) Four
    d) One

15. The instrument with the highest pitch in the string family is the ____.
    a) Viola
    b) Cello
    c) Violin
    d) Double bass

16. An oratorio is similar to an opera but without ____.
    a) Singing
    b) Acting
    c) Instruments
    d) Conductors

17. G.F. Handel was born in which country?
    a) England
    b) Germany
    c) France
    d) Italy

18. Which of these instruments belongs to the brass family?
    a) Trumpet
    b) Guitar
    c) Violin
    d) Piano

19. Which of these is a percussion instrument?
    a) Trumpet
    b) Violin
    c) Xylophone
    d) Flute

20. The function of a conductor in an orchestra is to ____.
    a) Play the main instrument
    b) Write the music
    c) Direct the musicians
    d) Build the stage

(30 more objective questions included in the lesson material.)

Part B: Theory Questions (Short Answer – 50 Questions)

21. What is the difference between an opera and an oratorio?
22. Name three instruments in the percussion family.
23. What are the four main families of musical instruments?
24. What is the full meaning of G.F. Handel’s name?
25. Mention two works composed by Ayo Bankole.
26. Explain the difference between a sharp and a flat in music.
27. What is a melody?
28. Name one woodwind instrument.
29. What is the purpose of a time signature in music?
30. What is the meaning of the term “dynamics” in music?

(20 more short-answer questions included in the lesson material.)

Part C: True or False Questions (50 Questions)

31. Ayo Bankole was a Nigerian composer. (True)
32. The tuba is the smallest brass instrument. (False)
33. A minim lasts for four beats. (False)
34. A music conductor is responsible for directing a performance. (True)
35. The drum set is a brass instrument. (False)
36. The violin is played with a bow. (True)
37. The organ is a type of string instrument. (False)
38. A symphony is a type of vocal music. (False)
39. Ayo Bankole was an organist. (True)
40. A music note represents sound duration. (True)

(20 more True/False questions included in the lesson material.)

Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions (50 Questions)

41. The ____ is used to indicate the pitch of musical notes.
42. Ayo Bankole was born in the year ____.
43. A symphony is a large musical composition for an ____.
44. The bass clef is also called the ____ clef.
45. The __ family includes instruments like the trumpet and trombone.
46. A musical piece for a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra is called a ____.
47. The symbol for a flat note is ____.
48. The ____ is the lowest-sounding brass instrument.
49. The violin has ____ strings.
50. The conductor uses a ____ to lead an orchestra.

(20 more fill-in-the-blank questions included in the lesson material.)

Conclusion

This Music JSS 1 Second Term Examination comprehensively tests students’ knowledge, recall, and understanding of music concepts. It also fosters integrity, fairness, and confidence in answering questions independently.