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Global Rhythms Journey Worksheet

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Global Rhythms Journey Worksheet

World map with musical instruments from different cultures

🎵 Part 1: Musical Listening Journey

1. During our listening session, which instruments could you identify? Tick all that you heard:

Drums

Flute or wind instruments

String instruments (guitar, sitar, etc.)

Voices/singing

Bells or chimes

Other: _______________

2. Which world music excerpt made you feel the most excited or interested?

African drumming

Indian classical raga

Latin American salsa

3. What images or feelings came to mind when listening to your favourite piece?
4. How fast or slow was the rhythm in the African drumming piece?

Very fast and energetic

Medium tempo

Slow and relaxed

The tempo changed throughout

🌍 Part 2: Culture and Music Connection

5. Explain how ONE piece of music we listened to reflects the culture it comes from:
6. What similarities did you notice between the different world music pieces?
7. Why do you think music is important in cultures around the world?
8. Extension Challenge: Compare one of today's world music pieces with a type of Australian music you know. What's similar and what's different?

🎨 Part 3: Creative Reflection

9. If you could take one musical element from today's listening to create your own world music, what would you choose and why?

Musical element I would choose: ________________________

Why I chose this:

10. Drawing Activity: Draw or illustrate what your chosen musical element sounds like to you, or draw the culture/place it reminds you of.
11. Bonus Challenge: Do you have any music from your own family's culture or background that you could share with the class? Write the name or describe it briefly:

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