Grade 1 study

What is a music genre?

A music genre is a kind of music, like lullabies, marching music, or dance songs. Different kinds use different instruments and feelings.

What is a musical instrument?

Instruments are grouped into families: strings (guitar, violin), woodwinds (flute, clarinet), brass (trumpet, tuba), percussion (drums, xylophone), and keyboards (piano).. Hit, strum, or blow. Each instrument makes sound in its own way.

Is this true? An orchestra is not a large group of musicians who play together.

No. An orchestra is a large group of musicians who play together. A conductor helps them start, stay together, and play louder or softer.

What is active listening in music?

Active listening means paying close attention to music. Notice if it is fast or slow, loud or soft, and which instruments you hear.

What are lyrics?

Lyrics give songs their meaning and message.. The words you sing are lyrics. Twinkle Twinkle has lyrics. A drum solo does not.

Is this true? A composer is a person who makes up music.

Yes. If you make up a tune, you are composing. Hum a new melody.

Match each prompt to its fact.

What is a music genre? → A music genre is a kind of music, like lullabies, marching music, or dance songs.; What is a musical instrument? → Instruments are grouped into families: strings (guitar, violin), woodwinds (flute, clarinet), brass (trumpet, tuba), percussion (drums, xylophone), and keyboards (piano).; What is an orchestra? → An orchestra is a large group of musicians who play together.; What is active listening in music? → Active listening means paying close attention to music.

Put these ideas in lesson order.

music genre → musical instrument → orchestra → active listening