Rhythm, Melody, and Soundscapes · Music Theory and Performance

Instruments of the World

Identifying different instrument families and their cultural origins through active listening.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the material an instrument is made of affect the sound it produces?
  2. 2Why do different cultures create unique instruments for their celebrations?
  3. 3What artistic elements create the mood in a piece of orchestral music?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Music - Grade 2
Grade: Grade 2
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Rhythm, Melody, and Soundscapes
Period: Music Theory and Performance

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