Rhythm, Sound, and Song · Music Theory & Performance

Instruments of the World

Identifying different instrument families and the unique materials used to create their sounds.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the material of an instrument change the sound it makes?
  2. 2Why do different cultures use different instruments to celebrate?
  3. 3What choices did this musician make to create a metallic sound?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Music - Grade 1
Grade: Grade 1
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Rhythm, Sound, and Song
Period: Music Theory & Performance

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