Minds On
Today’s vocabulary
Making musical sounds with the voice. A person who sings is called a singer or vocalist.
In music, taking part in making musical sounds (e.g., playing a musical instrument).
Paying attention to sound or action.
Create a piece of music (a composition) using the elements of music to share musical thoughts and ideas.
Let’s get started!
There are sounds that people make like talking, laughing, singing, and knocking on a door.
They can be loud and soft.
There are sounds in nature like the wind, animal noises, and water.
These sounds can swoosh or whirl around.
There are also sounds that are made by machines. The machines might be big or small.
These sounds can make things rattle and shake.
Connections
Making connections
Take a moment to think about the sounds and vibrations around you. Consider the following questions:
- What are the sounds like? Are they loud or soft sounds? High or low? Short or long?
- How long do the sounds last? Do they vibrate? Swoosh or whirl around?
Music
We use the word music to describe sounds, vibrations, and even silent moments. These are put together to share a message.
Let’s explore some ways people make music.
In the following videos, you will meet Disansa, Suzy, and Loghan.
How do they make sounds?
How do they use those sounds to make music?
Disansa
Suzy
Loghan
Action
Get ready, get set…
Let’s think about the three people we met in the Minds On section: Disansa, Suzy, and Loghan.
How did Disansa, Suzy, and Loghan make sounds?
How did they use those sounds to make music?
Explore the images to learn more!
Disansa used their voice to sing. Singing is important to them.
Suzy uses their voice and their guitar. They create and share music with other people. Creating and sharing music with other people is important to them.
Loghan’s family use their voices and instruments (flute and guitar). They sing and play music together. Making music together is important to Loghan’s family.
Pause and Reflect
Let’s reflect
Reflect on the following questions. You can record your ideas using a method of your choice.
- How can you make sounds? How can you use those sounds to make music?
Up next, let’s explore how music is part of your daily life.
Go!
How is music part of your life?
Think about how you experience music by yourself and music with others.
Consider the following questions.
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Music by yourself |
Music with others |
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Disansa likes to sing. Singing is important to them.
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Both Suzy and Loghan like to make and share music with other people. Making and sharing music with other people is important to them.
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Explore audio versions of these questions:
Music by Yourself
Music with Others
Now it’s your turn!
Record your ideas about music by yourself and music with others in the following fillable and printable Music in My Life document. You can write or draw your ideas or use another method to record your ideas.
Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Music in My Life
Activity(Open PDF in a new window)
Portfolio
Portfolio
Consider your ideas from the Music in My Life exercise to your portfolio.
Consolidation
Tell me about it
Choose one of the ways you experience music in your life (by yourself or with others) and describe it.
Consider these questions as you think about music in your life:
Share your ideas about music in your life using the words sing, play, listen to, and create.
You can choose to:
- draw pictures and label the important parts using the words sing, play, listen to, and create
- tell someone using the words sing, play, listen to, and create
- write about it using the words sing, play, listen to, and create
- make a recording using the words sing, play, listen to, and create
Reflection
How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel…
Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.