Rhythm and Sound: Musical Foundations · Music Theory

Instruments of the World

Identifying different families of instruments and their cultural significance across various regions.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the material an instrument is made of affect its timbre?
  2. 2In what ways do different cultures use music for celebration or mourning?
  3. 3How can we classify instruments based on how they produce sound?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Music - Grade 3
Grade: Grade 3
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Rhythm and Sound: Musical Foundations
Period: Music Theory

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