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Exploring World Music

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Introduction to World Music

Musical instruments from around the world

Part 1: Listening and Identifying

1. Which instruments did you hear in the African drumming piece? (Check all that apply)

Djembe drums

Talking drums

Shakers/rattles

Flute

2. How did the Indian raga feel?

Peaceful and meditative

Energetic and active

Mysterious and ancient

Sad and lonely

3. Which world music piece had the fastest tempo (speed)?

African drumming

Indian classical raga

Latin American salsa

They were all the same speed

4. Complete this sentence: The main difference between the three pieces was.... 

Part 2: Culture and Music Connection

5. Why do you think music is important in cultures around the world?
6. Draw or describe a piece of music from your own culture or family background.

Part 3: Reflection

7. What was the most surprising thing you learned about world music today?
8. Rate how well you achieved today's learning goals:

I can identify the differences between different pieces of music: 

Very well

Well

Still learning

I can explain how music reflects culture:

Very well

Well

Still learning

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