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Exploring and Making Sounds

Arts & Music · Music · ages 5-7
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  1. Which sounds best suggest a giant's slow, heavy footsteps in a story?

    • Fast, high sounds
    • Slow, low sounds
    • Quick, quiet sounds

  2. You tap the same drum in the same spot, first gently and then a little more firmly. How does the second tap sound?

    • It makes a louder sound
    • It makes a quieter sound
    • It makes the same sound

  3. A softly played shaker and gentle finger taps can be combined to suggest rain in a story.

    Circle one:   True   False

  4. A story shows a cat resting calmly. Which sounds best match this quiet, sleepy mood?

    • Soft, slow sounds
    • Loud, fast sounds
    • Sharp, sudden bangs

  5. Zara sings a low note, then a high note. Both are quiet. What does the change from low to high describe?

    • How loudly she sings
    • How quickly she repeats notes
    • How high or low she sings

  6. Sam chooses soft finger taps for rain and louder drum taps for thunder. He keeps both gentle. How can he show rain and thunder together?

    • Use only the louder drum taps for thunder
    • Mix drum taps with finger taps
    • Use only the soft finger taps for rain

  7. You choose fast, quiet taps and a shaker for a mouse running in a story. Your friend cannot guess your idea. What would help them understand it?

    • Explain which sounds stand for the mouse
    • Make the taps louder without explaining the story
    • Stop the shaker without explaining the story

  8. Leo plays the same low note again and again. He leaves shorter gaps and says, 'Now the notes are higher.' What has he changed?

    • The pitch from low to high
    • The loudness from quiet to loud
    • The pace from slow to fast
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Answer key

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  1. Slow, low sounds · Slow sounds match the slow steps. Low sounds can help suggest their heaviness.
  2. It makes a louder sound · A slightly firmer tap on the same drum makes a louder sound than a gentle tap. Keep both sounds gentle.
  3. True · The shaker and taps can be played together to suggest the many small sounds of rain.
  4. Soft, slow sounds · Soft, slow sounds can match the calm, sleepy mood described in this story.
  5. How high or low she sings · Low and high describe pitch. Zara changes pitch while keeping both notes quiet.
  6. Mix drum taps with finger taps · The drum taps stand for thunder and the finger taps stand for rain. Playing both together includes both parts of Sam's storm.
  7. Explain which sounds stand for the mouse · Explain that you chose the taps and shaker to suggest the mouse running. Your friend can then understand your sound plan.
  8. The pace from slow to fast · Shorter gaps make the notes follow each other faster. Leo has changed the pace. The notes still have the same low pitch.
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