Smithsonian Institution
American Sabor Crossword
How much do you know about Latin American music? A crossword puzzle challenges learners to answer 24 questions about the history, genres, performers, and instruments of Latin American music.
PBS
Broadway and The American Dream
Considering a unit study of American Musical Theatre? What better way to start than at the very beginning. Eight pairs of cards provide class members with background information about the genre from 1893 through 2004. The cards are...
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For American Hi-Fi Fans
High school students can sharpen their research skills by employing the Internet to find the answers to the trivia questions presented in this worksheet. This particular worksheet focuses on questions that have to do with the band,...
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Giants of American Music
In this music learning exercise, students match a description with the following composers: George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, John Philip Sousa, Leonard Bernstein. Students also reflect on why they are called Giants of American Music.
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Giants of American Music
In this music worksheet, students answer questions about composers George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, John Philip Sousa, and Leonard Bernstein. Students also reflect on why they are called the Giants of American Music.
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Key Points about English Folk Music Worksheet
In this music worksheet, students read key points about English folk music including what it is, what instruments are played, its history, and two of its important styles. They answer 10 questions using full sentences before writing a...
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World Music Day
In this World Music Day activity, students complete activities such as reading a passage, phrase matching, fill in the blanks, correct words, multiple choice, spelling, sequencing, scrambled sentences, writing questions, survey, and...
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Development of Popular Music
The history and marketing of pop music is the subject of this lesson. Students first read an article detailing definitions and historical shifts of pop music in society. The activity then provides students with a few comprehension-level...
Fun Music Company
Note Values
Note values are the focus of a short worksheet that asks young musicians to respond to short-answer questions and to complete a measure with notes of the appropriate value.
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Gospel Music
In this music worksheet, students read about the origin of gospel music. Students answer ten essay questions related to their reading.
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Gospel Music
In this gospel music worksheet, students read a brief introduction to gospel music and respond to 10 short answer questions regarding it.
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As I Lay Dying
As I Lay Dying is an American heavy metal band. During your music unit about heavy metal, you can use this 10-question quiz. It includes 10 multiple-choice questions to test your class on the popular band.
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All About Kris Allen
High school pupils can challenge their research skills by employing the Internet to find the answers to the questions in this on-line worksheet. These questions all have to do with the American Idol contestant, Kris Allen.
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Japanese and American Types of Music
In this Japanese and American music worksheet, students name different types of music with a friend. They list popular types of music found in Japan, and then list types of music found in America. They write down their favorite music,...
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Caribbean Music
In this music worksheet, students identify and describe various famous dances and music of the Caribbean. They respond to questions about each of the three types described in the activity.
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Internet Music Worksheet
In this internet music worksheet, learners access internet sites that contain clips of Louisiana music. They listen to the music, record their reflections, record new music sites found, use the information in listening logs, and compare...
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Harvey Andrews - The Man and the Music
High schoolers can hone their research skills by using the Internet to find the answers to the trivia questions presented in this on-line worksheet. This particular worksheet focuses on questions that have to do with the British...
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English Folk Music
In this English folk music activity, 8th graders read about the characteristics, instruments, and purpose of traditional music. They read about the history of folk music and contemporary uses of this type of music. They answer 10 short...
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Boombox Classroom: Native American
In this music worksheet, students circle names of Native American tribes or nations. They answer three true/false questions. Students answer 3 multiple choice question about the history of Native America. They name 8 music notations.
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African American Scavenger Hunt
In this African American music history worksheet, students research the history of African American music. Students then answer the fifteen questions.
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Giants of American Music and Quarter Notes
In this music worksheet, students are asked to "name a Giant among Musical Monsters." Students also draw quarter notes in the space provided.
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Boombox Classroom: American Folk Music
In this music worksheet, students draw a picture of one of Chula's favorite things from a quotation. They answer three multiple choice questions about folk music.
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"West Side Story"
In this music history worksheet, learners discover the musical "West Side Story" by first reading a summary of the plot. Students answer 5 questions about the story line. Learners then read and analyze the lyrics to "America" and discuss...
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Caribbean Music: National Dances
In this Caribbean national dance songs learning exercise, students read information pertaining to the merengue, the calypso, and the mento. Students then respond to 12 short answer questions regarding the dances.