Question bank: Musical Expression

In music class, teacher Ana brought several types of songs for us to listen and dance to. Some songs were cheerful and fast, while others were slower and calmer. Thinking about this, what is the type of music you like the most? Describe how it sounds and what makes you think it belongs to that type.

In the Arts class, teacher Ana presented to the students various musical styles, such as samba, rock, classical music, and rap. She explained that each type of music has unique characteristics that distinguish it from others, such as rhythm, melody, and lyrics. After listening to excerpts of each genre, the teacher proposed an activity where the students should identify the musical style based on the predominant rhythm and melody. Which musical style did the students likely identify when they heard a marked rhythm, a simple melody, and lyrics that tell everyday stories, often with social and political criticisms, and that is frequently accompanied by a strong background beat?

When we listen to music, it's like taking a trip without leaving the place. Each song has a special touch, some are cheerful and lively, others are calm and relaxing, and there are those that make us want to dance. Think about the music you enjoy listening to the most. Now, tell me: What is this music like? Is it cheerful, sad, lively, calm? Describe how you feel when you listen to this music and why it is special to you.

During the Arts class, teacher Carla explained that music is composed of elements that allow its identification, such as rhythm, melody, harmony, and timbre. To illustrate the importance of each one, she showed a video where a group of children played the same music in three different ways: once with the music very fast, another time very slow, and finally at a normal speed. After the presentation, the teacher asked the students to identify the musical element that stood out the most in each version of the music. Considering the importance of recognizing the elements of music, what would be the correct way for students to identify the predominant musical element in each of the versions presented? And why is the correct identification of these elements essential for the understanding and appreciation of music? (Adapted from a similar situation in ENEM)

When we listen to music, we can perceive that there are several different types, such as samba, rock, classical music, among others. Each type of music has its own characteristics and instruments that make it special. Imagine you are at a music fair, where each stall has a different type for you to get to know. Describe how you would identify the country music stall, including the characteristics of this music and the instruments you would expect to find in it.