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Instrumental Sounds WorksheetInstrumental Sounds Worksheet
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Classics for Kids
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4th - 5th
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Instrumental Sounds

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What sound does a piccolo make? What's the difference between a violin and viola? What family does a timpani belong to? Take a tour through the different sections of an orchestra with an interactive reference tool.

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Concepts

brass instruments, instruments, string instruments, orchestras, classical music, composers

Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Assign for homework in a music appreciation class
  • Have a few instruments available for learners to try, or invite members of a local orchestra to play their instruments in front of the class

Classroom Considerations

  • Have class members put the definitions in their own words, rather than copying them from the website
  • Let learners know that they need to click the blue button on each activity to begin
  • Requires Internet access and audio equipment

Pros

  • Provides written definitions and audio examples of each instrument
  • Encourages online navigation skills as well as reference skills

Cons

  • None

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