Deck 8: Music

Question 1

Ideally, you should select music that is:

A)Current and cutting edge, preferably in the top 10.
B)Your favorite music. It is important that you feel comfortable.
C)Classical. Participants should feel relaxed and focused.
D)Suited to the type of workouts involved.

Answer 1

Suited to the type of workouts involved.

Question 2

In planning a spinning class, your music choice:

A)Should be appropriate for the tempo of any given part of the workout.
B)Is not very important as it is just background.
C)Can be done during the class from your iPod or other device.
D)Should be appropriate for the age group of your class.

Answer 2

Should be appropriate for the tempo of any given part of the workout.

Question 3

The ideal music for the beginning of a spin class is:

A)Fast and furious. The class should start at a high pace.
B)It depends on the tastes of your participants.
C)Suitable for a warm up routine prior to the main set, with gradual buildup of intensity.
D)Whatever is at the top of the music charts at the time.

Answer 3

Suitable for a warm up routine prior to the main set, with gradual buildup of intensity.

Question 4

When planning a spin class, the following is an important factor when choosing music:

A)The length of the songs you choose.
B)The position of the songs you choose in the music charts.
C)The demographic the music appeals to.
D)The genre.

Question 5

When choosing music for a spin class, the beat and pace of the music should be:

A)The same throughout the workout.
B)Fast to motivate the class to go hard throughout the class.
C)Slow so that the class can work at high resistance.
D)Variable according to the section of the workout.

Question 6

A love song might be a good choice of music in a spin class:

A)During a fast cadence section. The emotion will bring out a greater effort.
B)During the cooldown.
C)A love song will always be a bad choice in a spin class.
D)Only if it is performed by a rock band.

Question 7

For the warm down and stretching sections of the class, choose music that is:

A)Slow paced and relaxing, to help participants slow pedaling, breathing, and heart rate.
B)Fast paced and motivational, so participants finish excited about the class.
C)Upbeat and loud, you want participants to finish feeling energized.
D)A current chart-topping hit - it's important to always use popular music.

Question 8

Music selection is important because:

A)It will set the tempo and motivational overtone for the class.
B)It will attract the correct demographic for your class.
C)A spin class should also be musically educational.
D)Music selection is not an important function of the spin instructor.

Question 9

When choosing music for a spin class:

A)Choose a genre and stick to it throughout.
B)Choose a genre that suits the most common demographic in your class.
C)Try to have a mixture of music that will appeal to all tastes.
D)Choose your own personal favorite genre.

Question 10

When choosing music for a high cadence section, the best selection from the following would be:

A)Any rock ballad.
B)Any love song.
C)Any classical music.
D)Any high tempo music.

Question 11

High tempo music such as techno dance music might be suitable:

A)For a high cadence section of the workout.
B)For a high resistance section of the workout.
C)For a younger class only.
D)For the warm down.

Question 12

Lower tempo music would be suitable:

A)For a class that prefers rock ballads.
B)For a high resistance section of the workout.
C)For a high cadence section of the workout.
D)For a sprinting section.

Question 13

The content of the music you select for your class:

A)Can be almost anything - spin classes are only attended by adults.
B)Should be appropriate for a family facility.
C)Should contain at worst only minor swear words.
D)Music should be instrumental only.

Question 14

Your music selection is popular among your participants, and you are asked for a copy of one of your play lists on a CD. You should:

A)Make several copies and offer them for sale.
B)Make several copies and give them out for no charge.
C)Politely decline for reasons of copyright.
D)Make a copy of music only if it is instrumental.

Question 15

You are asked about your music selection. The following would not be in breach of copyright:

A)Providing a list of the songs you use in your class.
B)Making a CD of your playlist and giving it to a participant.
C)Making a CD of your playlist and selling it to a participant.
D)Making a CD of your playlist and selling it to a participant, but giving the proceeds to charity.

Question 16

The following music selection might be an appropriate overall plan for a spin class:

A)Ambient music for the warm up and stretching; slow tempo music for a climbing section; fast techno music for a sprint interval section; a ballad/love song for warm down and stretching at the end of class.
B)A selection of love songs.
C)A compilation of techno/upbeat tunes.
D)Up tempo music to get the class started; slow tempo music for a low resistance/high cadence section; fast tempo music for a high resistance section; a familiar TV theme tune for the warm down.

Question 17

You have decided that the following stretching and a warm up, your class will consist of a period of high resistance, out of the saddle work, followed by a period of high cadence intervals. An appropriate music choice would be:

A)Some high tempo music for the high resistance section and a rock ballad for the high cadence intervals.
B)The same music would be appropriate for high resistance and high cadence sections.
C)Low tempo music for the high resistance section followed by a faster beat/tempo for the high cadence intervals.
D)High tempo music for both high resistance and high cadence sections.

Question 18

The main factor in selecting a playlist for your class is to choose music:

A)That is played regularly on the radio.
B)That is in keeping with the decorative scheme of the room in which your spin class takes place.
C)That will motivate your participants to buy that music.
D)That is suitable for the structure of your spin class.

Question 19

Music selection is important for spin class preparation because:

A)The tempo of the various sections of the workout should be reflected in the music.
B)If you have a good taste in music, you will attract more participants.
C)Music selection in a spin class is merely background and, therefore, not important.
D)Music should be selected carefully to reflect your chosen demographic.

Question 20

Hip Hop, Rap, and contemporary R & B as musical choices for spin class:

A)Would be an excellent choice for a high resistance section.
B)Would be a good choice for a climbing section.
C)Should be used with caution as they may contain offensive language.
D)Is appropriate for warm up/stretching only.

Question 21

Music selection should be suited to which of the following?

A)The most popular songs at the time.
B)The level of effort and the desired cadence of a session.
C)The time of day of the class.
D)The taste of the instructor.

Question 22

Music is a useful tool to direct cadence because:

A)Students can follow the beat and not have to count rpm or check the bike computer.
B)Music is a natural motivator to pedal quickly.
C)You can manually speed up a track to encourage participants to pedal faster.
D)Familiar tracks help participants anticipate cadence changes.

Question 23

If some students have trouble finding the 'beat' of the music, you can:

A)Suggest they try some dance fitness classes at your facility.
B)Encourage participants to use the music as a guide but also to check the bike cadence meter or count cadence periodically.
C)Count the beats for them out loud until they understand.
D)Choose a piece of music with a slower tempo to help them learn to hear the beats.

Question 24

Music can be used in a spin class:

A)Quietly as background music in between sections as a 'filler' and for recovery and relaxation.
B)As a guide to influence and direct cadence.
C)To motivate and energize participants.
D)All of the above.

Question 25

To use a cadence that is twice as fast as the beat of a piece of music for a fast sprint cadence:

A)One leg pushes down on the beat and the other leg pushes down on the off or back beat.
B)One leg pushes down on the beat and on the off-beat while the other pulls up.
C)One leg pushes down on every other beat.
D)Pick a very energetic track and tell participants to pedal as fast as they can.

Question 26

'Cueing' in the context of using music in your class refers to:

A)Calling out the name of the song and artist for each track you use.
B)Asking participants to identify the song and artist for a track.
C)Cropping or shortening tracks to fit your program.
D)Using changes in beat, rhythm, or emphasis on your music to signify a change in temp or effort.