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Music Listening-What's The Sound

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In this lesson plan, Music Listening-What's The Sound, young scholars practice playing different instrument. Students listen as the instruments are played to determine the sound of each instrument. Young scholars will match the instrument to the sound. This lesson plan increases students listening skills.

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instruments, listening comprehension

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instruments, listening skills, visual and performing arts
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1st - 3rd
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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