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Musical Traditions
Directions: Read or listen to the text and answer the questions. Then ask a
question you have about the text.

Music has been around since the beginning of time. Music has definitely changed
over time, but music still remains a form of expressing human emotion. Hundreds
of year ago, music was made using things found in the forest such as tree
branches, animal hides, and rocks. Today, we usually use musical instruments
such as guitars, drums, and pianos. While sounds may have changed, today’s
musical instruments were inspired by the instruments of our ancestors. Music
also has many different purposes. Some music gets you in the holiday spirit, and
some music gets you dancing. Some music might make you cry and other music
might make you laugh. Music is and always will be a part of history.

How long has music been around?

a. since 100 years ago b. since the beginning of time

c. since 1776 d. since last year

What type of music do you like to listen to and why?


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What are today’s musical instruments inspired by?


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True or False: Music has only one purpose.

What question do you have about music or the history of music?

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