Imagine you are dancing and you see many turtles on the screen. Should you move quickly or slowly? Explain why.

You should move slowly because the turtle represents a slow tempo in the video.

Think of an animal that was not in the video. Would that animal move fast or slow? How would you use that animal to show fast or slow tempo?

Answers will vary. Example: A cheetah could represent a fast tempo because cheetahs are known for running very fast. You could show a picture of a cheetah to signal moving faster.

Fast and Slow Music

Name: Fast and Slow Music
Author: Insta~Lesson

1st Grade · Music · 30 min

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Learning Objective

I can identify fast and slow tempos in music.

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Fast and Slow Music

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