Write short definitions for each of the following terms-

ostinato, canyon, operetta, coda.

the performers in "stomp! " use whatever they can find in their surroundings to make music. identify four objects near you right now that could be used as instruments.

next to the instrument you identified name the instrument family each would be long to- (wind- either woodwind or brass, string or percussion)

then tell whether it is a pitched instrument or unpitched instrument.
example- pen tapping on desk, percussion, unpitched.

what in your opinion are some of the most unusual, interesting, or beautiful sounds from nature? what about from machines or other objects? make a list! next to each item, write whether you think it would sound good as part of a piece of music and briefly explain why

list three common vocal ranges from middle school students

arrange the following words in logical order based on how a song is "mapped out" verse, interlude, refrain, introduction, refrain, coda, refrain, verse.

why do you think music is such an important part of movies, television programs, and advertising? this is a essay question write a full paragraph of at least four complete sentences!

Ostinato is a repeated phrase usually done in the same pitch.
Canon is when a piece of music is sung or played by different voices starting at different times.
Operetta is a opera with acting, not like a musical which is singing and dancing.
Coda is a phrase or passage in music which brings a piece to an end.

a bottle could be used as a wind instrument, a rubber band could be a string instrument, and a bin could be percussion.

Blowing in the bottle could be a pitched or unpitched wind instrument, depending on the amount of liquid in it. plucking a rubber band is a pitched string instrument due to position of plucking that could raise or lower the pitch. banging the bin would be an unpitched percussion instrument.

Water/ rivers flowing is a beautiful sound, it is very natural and smooth to listen to. sticks breaking is an unusually nice sound to listen to. These two things could be elements to more smooth music. It would need to be a very natural sounding song. An instrument could be used to emulate the sounds.

Sopranos, Altos, Cambiatas.

Introduction, verse, refrain, verse, refrain, interlude, refrain, coda

Music is used to set the mood in television and movies, it's a way of revealing emotion without blatantly saying the emotion.

He developed the concept of linear perspective, and he had the ability to solve architectural problems using mathematics.

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