Instrumental

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/instrumental

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary sound source?Musical instruments are the exclusive or predominant sound-producing agents
2. What is the vocal integration?May incorporate non-lyrical vocalizations, but not sung lyrics
3. What is instrumental music?Instrumental music is music that uses only instruments to make sounds. It can sometimes include sounds made by people that aren't words, like claps or shouts, but it doesn't have sung lyrics.
4. Why do people use instrumental music in movies?In movies, instrumental music helps set the mood and makes the story feel more dramatic or exciting. Because there are no words, the music lets viewers imagine what’s happening.

Timbre: The unique quality of a musical sound that distinguishes different instruments or voices.
Programmatic Music: Instrumental music that aims to depict a story, scene, or idea.
Improvisation: The spontaneous creation of music during a performance.