Understanding Music, Sound, and Noise Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 9 years
Topic: Definition of Music, Sound, and Noise
Sub-topic: Meaning of Music, Sources of Music, Distinguishing Noise from Music
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define the meaning of music and sound.
2. Enumerate sources of music.
3. Distinguish between noise sound and music sound.

Keywords: Music, Sound, Noise, Sources, Distinguish

Set Induction: Play a short clip of different sounds (music and noise) and ask pupils to describe what they hear.

Entry Behaviour: Pupils should be familiar with basic sounds they encounter in their environment.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Audio clips of music and noise
• Pictures of musical instruments
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Connect the lesson to what pupils hear daily, such as music played at home or noise in the environment.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening skills
• Critical thinking
• Differentiation

Learning Materials:

• Examples of music and noise sounds
• Visual aids depicting sources of music

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• “Introduction to Music and Sound” by [Author]

Instructional Materials:

• Audio player or computer for sound clips
• Visual aids with pictures of musical instruments

Content:

1. Meaning of Music and Sound
   • Music: Organized sound that is pleasant and has rhythm, melody, and harmony. Examples: A song, a symphony, a guitar performance.
   • Sound: Vibrations that travel through the air and can be heard. Examples: The ringing of a bell, the sound of a dog barking.
2. Sources of Music
   • Instruments: Such as drums, guitars, pianos.
   • Voices: Singing or vocal performances.
   • Electronic Devices: Radios, music players, computers.
3. Distinguishing Noise from Music
   • Noise: Unpleasant or random sounds that lack rhythm and harmony. Examples: Traffic noise, a loud engine, construction sounds.
   • Music Sound: Pleasing sounds with rhythm and melody. Examples: A melody played on a piano, a song sung by a choir.

Evaluation (Fill-in-the-Blank Questions):

1. Music is organized sound that is ________ and has rhythm. (a) annoying (b) pleasant (c) loud (d) random
2. Sound is vibrations that ________ through the air. (a) stay (b) disappear (c) travel (d) block
3. A guitar is an example of a ________ of music. (a) noise (b) source (c) distraction (d) silence
4. Noise is usually ________ and lacks harmony. (a) pleasing (b) noisy (c) pleasant (d) rhythmic
5. Music can be made using ________ like drums and pianos. (a) food (b) animals (c) instruments (d) toys
6. Voices used in singing are a source of ________. (a) noise (b) music (c) confusion (d) interruption
7. Electronic devices such as radios are used to play ________. (a) noise (b) music (c) silence (d) distractions
8. A dog barking is an example of ________. (a) music (b) noise (c) melody (d) harmony
9. A symphony is an example of ________. (a) noise (b) music (c) sound (d) disturbance
10. Traffic noise is usually considered ________. (a) music (b) noise (c) pleasant (d) rhythmic
11. Construction sounds are examples of ________. (a) music (b) noise (c) melody (d) harmony
12. A song is an example of ________ sound. (a) noise (b) random (c) pleasant (d) disturbing
13. Music can be created with ________ and harmony. (a) chaos (b) melody (c) disturbance (d) noise
14. Sound that we enjoy listening to, like a guitar performance, is considered ________. (a) noise (b) music (c) silence (d) distraction
15. Unpleasant sounds that lack rhythm and harmony are called ________. (a) music (b) noise (c) melody (d) rhythm

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs):

1. What is music?
   Music is organized sound that is pleasant and has rhythm and harmony.
2. What is sound?
   Sound is vibrations that travel through the air and can be heard.
3. What are sources of music?
   Sources of music include instruments, voices, and electronic devices.
4. How can we distinguish between noise and music?
   Music is pleasant and has rhythm, while noise is unpleasant and lacks rhythm.
5. Can you give examples of music?
   Examples include a song, a symphony, or a guitar performance.
6. What are some examples of noise?
   Examples include traffic noise, loud engines, or construction sounds.
7. How do musical instruments create sound?
   Instruments produce sound by vibrating strings, pipes, or surfaces.
8. Why is music considered pleasant?
   Music is considered pleasant because it often has a rhythm and harmony that people enjoy.
9. What is an example of a noise sound?
   An example of a noise sound is a loud siren or a car horn.
10. How can voices be a source of music?
    Voices can be used to sing songs or perform vocal melodies.
11. What role do electronic devices play in music?
    Electronic devices play recorded music and can also be used to create new music.
12. What is the difference between a musical sound and noise?
    Musical sound is organized and pleasant, while noise is random and unpleasant.
13. How does rhythm affect our perception of sound?
    Rhythm helps make sounds organized and pleasant, distinguishing them from random noise.
14. What makes a sound pleasant or unpleasant?
    The organization, harmony, and rhythm of a sound make it pleasant or unpleasant.
15. Can noise ever be considered music?
    Sometimes, noise can be arranged in a way that creates music, like in experimental music.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was about the meaning, origin, and uses of art.
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, explaining music, sound, and noise, with examples.
3. Step 3: The teacher allows pupils to discuss their understanding of music and noise and clarifies any questions.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Play audio clips of music and noise.
• Discuss the definitions and sources of music and noise.
• Facilitate the class activity discussion.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen to and describe different sounds.
• Identify sources of music and noise.
• Complete the fill-in-the-blank questions and short answer questions.

Assessment:

• Observe pupils’ responses in discussions.
• Review their answers to evaluation questions.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is the definition of music?
2. Name a source of music.
3. How can you distinguish between noise and music?
4. What are some examples of noise?
5. How does rhythm affect music?
6. What makes a sound pleasant?
7. How can voices be used in music?
8. What is an example of a musical instrument?
9. Describe a sound that is considered noise.
10. Why is music usually considered enjoyable?

Conclusion: The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work, provides feedback, and addresses any misconceptions.

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