Exploring and Making Sounds

Arts & Music · Music · ages 5-7

Name ______________________ Date ____________

Which sounds match a giant's slow, heavy footsteps?
- Fast, high sounds
- Slow, low sounds
- No sound at all
If you tap a glass harder, what happens to the sound?
- It gets louder
- It gets quieter
- It stays the same
Combining a shaker and tapping can make a sound like rain.
Circle one: True False
You are making sounds for a sleepy cat scene. Which fits best?
- Soft, slow sounds
- Loud, fast sounds
- Sharp, sudden bangs
Zara wants to make her singing sound higher. What should she do?
- Sing louder
- Sing slower
- Sing in a higher voice
Sam wants to make thunder and rain sounds together. What should he do?
- Only use one loud bang
- Combine loud bangs with soft taps
- Stay silent
You made mouse-scurrying sounds using fast, quiet taps and a shaker. A friend cannot guess what it is. What should you do?
- Say what sound you were trying to make
- Stop and use silence instead
- Make it louder and slower
Leo says tapping softer makes a sound louder. Is he right?
- Yes, softer taps are always louder
- It does not matter how hard you tap
- No, tapping softer makes it quieter

Answer key

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Slow, low sounds · Slow, low sounds feel heavy and match a giant's big steps.
It gets louder · Tapping harder puts more energy into the sound, so it gets louder.
True · Mixing two sounds together can create a new sound, like rain.
Soft, slow sounds · A sleepy cat scene feels calm, so soft, slow sounds match the mood best.
Sing in a higher voice · To change pitch from low to high, she needs a higher voice, not just louder or slower.
Combine loud bangs with soft taps · Combining two different sounds, like bangs and taps, can build a whole storm scene.
Say what sound you were trying to make · Saying what sound you were aiming for helps others understand your choice, just like when you combine sounds.
No, tapping softer makes it quieter · Softer taps put in less energy, so the sound gets quieter, not louder.