Musical Expression

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Objective

I can use loud and soft sounds to add expression to a song.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

What is one way you can make a sound louder?

2

What is one way you can make a sound softer?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Imagine you are singing a song about a big bear walking quietly through the woods. At what part of the song would you sing loudly, and at what part would you sing softly? Imagine you are singing a song about a rocket taking off. At what part of the song would you sing softly, and at what part would you sing loudly? Imagine you are singing a song about a thunderstorm. At what part of the song would you sing loudly, and at what part would you sing softly?

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