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Music of Spain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7C8MdtnIHg
Music of Japan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OA8HFUNfIk
Music of Africa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g19eRur0v0
Music of Italy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3FOjDnNPHw
Music of India: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ2Yr14Y2e0
Music of Russia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEiujug_Zcs
Music of France: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge46oJju-JE
Music of Brazil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQLvGghaDbE
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Overview of Musical Instrument Categories…………………6 Music of Japan – Read and Learn……………………………………7 Music of Japan – What I learned – Recall.……………………..8 Explore Music of Japan Homework…………………………….....…9 Music of Africa – Read and Learn…………….…………………….10 Music of Africa – What I learned – Recall……………….…….11 Explore Music of Africa Homework…………………………………12 Music of Italy – Read and Learn……………………………………..13 Music of Italy – What I Learned – Recall……………………….14 Explore Italian Music Homework……………………………………..15 Music of India – Read and Learn…………………………………….16 Music of India – What I Learned - Recall…….…………………17 Explore Music of India Homework…………………………………….18 Music of Russia – Read and Learn……………………………………19 Music of Russia – What I learned – Recall………………………20 Explore Russian Music Homework……………………………………..21 Music of France – Read and Learn…………………………………..22 Music of France – What I learned – Recall……………………..23 Explore French Music Homework……………………………………….24 Music of Spain – Read and Learn……………………………………..25 Music of Spain – What I learned – Recall………………………..26 Explore Spanish Music Homework…………………………………….27 Music of Brazil – Read and Learn……………………………………..28 Music of Brazil – What I Learned – Recall…………………...... 29 Explore Brazilian Music Homework………………………………...... 30 Turn the Music Up! – Exercise……………………………………………31 Test Your Knowledge – Instruments……………………………….32 Test Your Knowledge Writing Page……………………………………33 Test Your Knowledge Answer Key……………………………………..34 Classroom Cards………………………………………………………..….35-42 Thank You Page………………………………………….…………………………43 OVERVIEW musical Instrument Families Directions: Learn about the four types of musical instruments! The instruments you are about to study will fall into one of these four categories.
String String instruments produce sound when you pluck their strings. The vibration from plucking the string is transmitted to the body of the instrument.
Woodwind Woodwind instruments are blown into in order to produce sounds. The length of the air column affects the pitch of the sound note produced. The longer the air column, the lower the pitch is produced. The shorter the air column, the higher the pitch is.
Brass Similar to woodwinds, brass instruments you blow into in order to produce sound. They create a much different type of sound than woodwind (more of a buzzing sound you hear in jazz and blues music). These instruments are made of brass or other types of metal material.
Percussion Percussion instruments produce sound when someone beats or strikes the surface. They can also be shaken. Some instruments are beaten with hands or sticks.
©studentsavvy Music of Japan read and learn!
There are two forms of traditional Japanese music. There are Shomyo, which is Buddhist chanting, and Gagaku, which is performance music. The word for music in Japanese is ongaku, which translates to “sound-joy”.
The dadaiko is a large, festive drum that scan for Dadaiko is used for outdoor Gagaku video clip! performances. A Gagaku orchestra performance consists of wind, string, and percussion instruments. In the orchestra they place the two large drums on both sides of the stage.
Kakko A kakko is a double-headed drum that was developed in Japan. The drum sits sideways on a stand so it can be played by bachi sticks on both drum heads. Kakko is another instrument used in Gagaku performances.
Chindon Taiko The Chindon Taiko is an instrument used in street performances and marching bands in Japan. “Chin” is the sound of the gong and the “don” is the sound of the drum.
©studentsavvy Music of Japan What I learned!
My FAVORITE Japanese instrument was (and why): Drawing:
One FUN FACT I learned about the music in Japan:
A QUESTION I have about the music of Japan would be…
©studentsavvy Music of Japan Explore Japanese music!
Directions: For homework, research the history of Japanese music. Choose to either write about an instrument, a song, or an artist. Fill out the questions below.
What did you research?: Drawing:
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©studentsavvy Music of Africa read and learn!
Early African music had a large influence on Caribbean and Latin America genres of today. Similar to Japan, African music incorporates drums and other types of percussion instruments. They use their hands and feet to make music!
Djembe The djembe was developed in scan for 1200AD. The name “djembe” video clip! comes from the African saying "Anke djé, anke bé" which translates to "everyone gather together in peace“. This instrument is played with your hands.
Ngoma Ngoma is a type of drum that was used by the Bantu speaking people of Africa. The ngoma drum is used for celebration and communication. The ngoma drums are made of wood and cow skin.
Balafon The balafon was developed in South Africa and is now called the “marimba”. Similar instruments are also played in Africa. There are up to 21 wooden keys on the balafon. ©studentsavvy Music of Africa What I learned!
My FAVORITE African instrument was (and why): Drawing:
One FUN FACT I learned about the music in Africa:
A QUESTION I have about the music of Africa would be…
©studentsavvy Music of Africa Explore African music!
Directions: For homework, research the history of African music. Choose to either write about an instrument, a song, or an artist. Fill out the questions below.
What did you research?: Drawing:
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©studentsavvy Music of Italy read and learn! The music of Italy has greatly shaped classical and opera genres of today. Italians are often described as “passionate music fans”. 20 years ago, a company published Italian song books with rubberized pages so people could sing in the shower!
Cello The cello and the violin have been scan for described as an instruments that video clip! sounds the closest to the human voice. The cello is part of the violin family. It is the second largest string instrument in an orchestra.
The mandolin is in the lute family of musical Mandolin instruments. The lute family consists of instruments that are plucked or strummed. The mandolin typically has four courses of double strings.
The accordion is a box-shaped instrument Accordion that is in the keyboard instrument family. The accordion is associated with countries all over Europe, such as France, Germany, Russia, and Italy. It is also used in many different genres of music, such as folk and even popular music! ©studentsavvy Music of Italy What I learned!
My FAVORITE Italian instrument was (and why): Drawing:
One FUN FACT I learned about the music in Italy:
A QUESTION I have about the music of Italy would be…
©studentsavvy Music of Italy Explore Italian music!
Directions: For homework, research the history of Italian music. Choose to either write about an instrument, a song, or an artist. Fill out the questions below.
What did you research?: Drawing:
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©studentsavvy Music of India read and learn!
The music of India includes many styles of music such as pop, folk, and Indian classical music. India's classical music, including Hindustani music and Carnatic, has a history spanning over thousands of years.
The pungi is a wind instrument scan for Pungi that is played by a snake charmer video clip! in India. It was used for religious purposes. The snake charmer would play the pungi while the snake would be hypnotized by its music.
The veena is a string instrument that is Veena plucked. It is an instrument from the lute family. Veenas range from having one string or one hundred strings! They were also created from many different materials like bamboo and eagle bone.
Kamaicha A kamaicha is made from a single piece of wood. It is played with a bow and produces a haunting sound. It typically has four strings.
©studentsavvy Music of India What I learned!
My FAVORITE Indian instrument was (and why): Drawing:
One FUN FACT I learned about the music in India:
A QUESTION I have about the music of India would be…
©studentsavvy Music of India Explore Indian music!
Directions: For homework, research the history of Indian music. Choose to either write about an instrument, a song, or an artist. Fill out the questions below.
What did you research?: Drawing:
Three FUN FACTS I learned from my research! 1.
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©studentsavvy Music of Russia read and learn!
The music of Russia started with ritual folk songs and music of the Russian Orthodox Church. Later in the 19th century, Russian classical music became popular! In the 20th century, popular styles emerged such as Russian rock, pop, and hip-hop.
Balalaika The balalaika as a unique shape, with a triangular body and only scan for three strings. There are a family video clip! of balalaika instruments that have different sizes, from the highest-pitched to the lowest: the piccolo balalaika, prima balalaika, secunda balalaika, alto balalaika, bass balalaika, and contrabass balalaika.
Domra Unlike the balalaika, the domra has a round body shape and three to four metal strings. Today, it is the three- stringed instrument that is used only in Russia. It is played with a pick, and is often used to play the lead melody in Russian balalaika ensembles.
©studentsavvy Music of Russia What I learned!
My FAVORITE Russian instrument was (and why): Drawing:
One FUN FACT I learned about the music in Russia:
A QUESTION I have about the music of Russia would be…
©studentsavvy Music of Russia Explore Russian music!
Directions: For homework, research the history of Russian music. Choose to either write about an instrument, a song, or an artist. Fill out the questions below.
What did you research?: Drawing:
Three FUN FACTS I learned from my research! 1.
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©studentsavvy Music of France read and learn!
The music of France has a broad range of different styles and genres such as nouvelle chanson and electronic music. French music went through different classical music periods including medieval, renaissance, baroque, and opera. Folk French music is still popular in the remote areas such as the island of Corsica and the Auvergne mountain villages.
Flutina The earliest version of the flutina was known as the “Clavier Melodique” (Melodious keyboard). It was possibly the first accordion able to play a melody. The first Flutina factory was located in Paris, France.
Bugle The bugle is popular for military uses. It is one of the more simple brass instruments with no altering devices. The first bugles were developed out of animal horns.
The hurdy-gurdy is a European folk hurdy-gurdy instrument that produces sound by scan for cranking a wheel that rubs against video clip! strings. There is a keyboard that changes the pitch of the strings when pressed on. There is an annual festival in Central France that began in 1976, where folk players play the hurdy-gurdy. ©studentsavvy Music of France What I learned!
My FAVORITE French instrument was (and why): Drawing:
One FUN FACT I learned about the music in France:
A QUESTION I have about the music of France would be…
©studentsavvy Music of France Explore French music!
Directions: For homework, research the history of French music. Choose to either write about an instrument, a song, or an artist. Fill out the questions below.
What did you research?: Drawing:
Three FUN FACTS I learned from my research! 1.
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©studentsavvy Music of Spain read and learn!
The music of Spain has heavily influenced western music and the Latin American music of today. Spanish music is often associated with guitar and similar string instruments.
Castanets are a percussion scan for Castanets video clip! instrument. They are a pair of shells joined by a string. You click them together to produce noise! They are traditionally made of hardwood.
Maracas Similar to Castanets, Maracas are percussion musical instruments. They are similar to rattles. You hold them by their handles and shake!
Bandurria The bandurria has a round back and a various number of strings. It is often used in Spanish folk music. It is a plucked chordophone from Spain.
©studentsavvy Music of Spain What I learned!
My FAVORITE Spanish instrument was (and why): Drawing:
One FUN FACT I learned about the music in Spain:
A QUESTION I have about the music of Spain would be…
©studentsavvy Music of Spain Explore Spanish music!
Directions: For homework, research the history of Spanish music. Choose to either write about an instrument, a song, or an artist. Fill out the questions below.
What did you research?: Drawing:
Three FUN FACTS I learned from my research! 1.
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©studentsavvy Music of Brazil read and learn!
The music of Brazil has influenced African, European, and Amerindian forms of music. Brazilian music has also developed its own unique style such as samba, pagoda, and bossa nova!
Timbales Timbales are shallow, metal cased scan for drums with a cowbell. Timbales video clip! allows the player to use a wide range of expression such as rim shots, rolls, and stick strokes to make noise!
A berimbau is a musical bow as well as Berimbau a percussion instrument. It was traditionally designed out of birba wood which grows in Brazil and is around 5 feet long!
Afox An Afoxé is a percussion instrument é that is shaken. It is made of a gourd wrapped inside of a net. There are beads threaded to the netting.
©studentsavvy Music of Brazil What I learned!
My FAVORITE Brazilian instrument was (and why): Drawing:
One FUN FACT I learned about the music in Brazil:
A QUESTION I have about the music of Brazil would be…
©studentsavvy Music of Brazil Explore Brazilian music!
Directions: For homework, research the history of Brazilian music. Choose to either write about an instrument, a song, or an artist. Fill out the questions below.
What did you research?: Drawing:
Three FUN FACTS I learned from my research! 1.
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©studentsavvy Turn the Music Up!
Directions: At home, listen to the radio or to your MP3 player. Write down the name of the song playing and listen carefully. Focus on any instruments and listen to the beat. Write down any cultural influences of the music and why you think it had an impact on the song.
Name of Song:
What culture/region do you think had an influence on the song and why?
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What culture/region do you think had an influence on the song and why?
©studentsavvy Test Your Knowledge! Can you guess the… 1. Instrument? 2. Where is was developed? 3. Instrument type? Directions: After reading about the four different types of instruments (Percussion, String, Woodwind, and Brass) can you guess the name of the instrument and which category each instrument would fall into and why? See if you can guess where the instrument came from! 1 2 3 4
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©studentsavvy Test Your Knowledge! (ANSWER KEY) Can you name the… 1. Instrument? 2. where is was developed? 3. instrument type?
1 Castanets – Spain - percussion
2 Pungi – India – wind instrument
3 Afoxe – Brazil - percussion
4 Domra – Russia - string
5 Kakko – Japan - percussion
6 Accordion – Italy - keyboard
7 Ngoma – Africa - percussion
8 Chindon Taiko – Japan - percussion
9 Veena – India -string
10 Cello – Italy -string
11 Maracas – Spain - percussion
12 Dadaiko – Japan - percussion
©studentsavvy Fun Multicultural Flashcards for the Classroom! Cut them out, glue together, and laminate! OR Cut out, laminate, and shuffle! See if students can match the instrument with the correct description!
A large, Dadaiko festive drum from Japan
A double Kakko headed drum from Japan!
©studentsavvy A drum Chindon used in street performances Taiko in Japan
Drum from Djembe Africa
Bantu Drum Ngoma from
Africa
studentsavvy © Percussion Balafon Instrument from Africa
Large String Cello Instrument from Italy
String Mandolin Instrument
from Italy
studentsavvy © Key Accordion Instrument from Italy
Snake Pungi Charmer Instrument from India
String Veena Instrument
from India
studentsavvy © String Instrument Kamaicha Played with a Bow From India
Triangular Balalaika String Instrument from Russia
Round String Domra Instrument
from Russia
studentsavvy © Brass Bugle Instrument from France
Brass French Instrument Horn from France
Flutina Accordion
from France
studentsavvy © Percussion Castanets Instrument from Spain
Percussion Maracas Instrument from Spain
String Bandurria Instrument
from Spain
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Berimbau Music Bow from Brazil
Beaded Afox Percussion é Instrument from Spain thanks for downloading!
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