🎵 Part 1: Musical Elements

1. Match each musical element with its correct definition by drawing lines between them.

Rhythm

Melody

Harmony

Multiple notes sounding together

Pattern of beats

Tune or sequence of notes

2. Which musical element is most like a heartbeat?

Melody

Rhythm

Harmony

3. Fill in the blanks:

When you hum a tune, you are creating a __________. When a choir sings different notes at the same time, they are creating __________.

🎺 Part 2: Instrument Families

4. Write each instrument in the correct family box:

Instruments: guitar, trumpet, flute, drums, piano, violin, saxophone, triangle

Percussion:

String:

Woodwind:

Brass:

Keyboard:

5. Which of these are traditional Māori instruments? (Tick all that apply)

Pūtōrino

Guitar

Kōauau

Trumpet

6. Describe the sound of one instrument from each family using descriptive words:

👂 Part 3: Listening and Reflection

7. Think of your favourite song. Identify the musical elements you can hear:

Song title:

Rhythm (describe the beat):

Melody (describe the tune):

Harmony (are there multiple parts?):

8. Create your own simple rhythm pattern using these symbols:

Use: 👏 for clap, 🦵 for stomp, ✋ for rest (pause)

9. Explain why music from different cultures (like Māori, Pacific, or other traditions) is important to learn about:

Music Elements and Instruments

Music Elements and Instruments

🎵 Part 1: Musical Elements

🎺 Part 2: Instrument Families

👂 Part 3: Listening and Reflection

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