Exploring Timbre and Tone Color
Students identify and describe the unique 'color' or timbre of different instruments and voices.
Key Questions
- Compare the timbre of a flute to a trumpet.
- Explain how different sounds work together to create harmony.
- Justify why an artist might choose a specific instrument for a particular part of a song.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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