Musician

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/musician

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 core functions?Performance, composition, arrangement, conducting, teaching, and music production
2. What is the contemporary tools?Includes traditional instruments, voice, and digital audio workstations (DAWs)
3. How do musicians learn to play?Musicians practice for many years, training their hands or voice. They also study music theory and develop a sense of musicality.
4. Why are musicians important to our culture?Musicians help shape our culture by creating music that brings people together. Their songs can make us feel emotions and help us understand others.

Arrangement: Adapting a musical composition for a specific ensemble or performance context.
Virtuoso: An individual with outstanding technical ability in a particular art or science, especially music.
Digital Audio Workstation (DAW): A software application used for recording, editing, and producing audio files.