Rhythm and Sound: Musical Exploration · Music Theory

Instrument Families and Timbre

Identifying the unique sounds of string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the material an instrument is made of change its sound?
  2. 2Which instrument family would best represent a storm and why?
  3. 3How do different sounds work together to create a harmony?

Common Core State Standards

NCAS: Responding MU.Re7.1.2NCAS: Connecting MU.Cn11.0.2
Grade: 2nd Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Rhythm and Sound: Musical Exploration
Period: Music Theory

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