🎵 Part 1: Musical Instruments Around the World

1. Match each instrument to its cultural origin by drawing a line:

Didgeridoo

Tabla drums

Steel drums

Koto

Djembe

West Africa

Japan

Caribbean

Aboriginal Australia

India

2. Which of these best describes world music? (Circle one)

Only traditional music from Australia

Music from different cultures around the world

Only classical music from Europe

Music played on modern instruments only

3. What can world music tell us about different cultures? (Tick all that apply)

Stories and traditions

Celebrations and ceremonies

Emotions and feelings

Daily life and customs

✏️ Part 2: Listening and Reflection

4. Why do you think different cultures have developed their own unique musical styles?

5. Fill in the blanks:

Music can help us _____________ about other cultures and understand their _____________ and traditions. Learning world music helps us become more _____________ of cultural diversity.

6. Choose one music style you heard today and explain how it made you feel:

Music style: _________________________

7. In the box below, draw or sketch something that represents one of the world music styles you listened to today (instruments, patterns, or what the music made you imagine):

🌍 Part 3: Cultural Connections

8. Why is it important for us to learn about music from different cultures?

9. Extension Challenge: Can you think of a way that music from one culture might influence music from another culture? Give an example or explain your thinking:

🎯 Success Criteria

WALT (We Are Learning To): Explore world music and understand how different cultures express themselves through music.

I can:

Explain what world music is

Identify instruments from different cultures

Describe how music reflects cultural traditions

Share my thoughts about different musical styles

Teacher Notes: Differentiation support available - visual aids, audio repetition, and peer partnerships. Extension activities include research tasks and creative composition challenges.