Sergei Prokofiev

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/sergei-prokofiev

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. When was Sergei Prokofiev born?April 27, 1891
2. When did Sergei Prokofiev die?March 5, 1953 (age 61)
3. Where was Sergei Prokofiev born?Sontsovka, Russian Empire (now Ukraine)
4. What kinds of music did Sergei Prokofiev write?He wrote ballets, operas, and even a story about a brave boy and a wolf. His music is known for its bold rhythms and bright melodies.
5. Why is Peter and the Wolf special for children?Each character in Peter and the Wolf has its own instrument, so kids can hear the orchestra and learn what each instrument sounds like.

Composer: An individual who creates original musical works.
Pianist: A musician proficient in playing the piano.
Ballet: A highly technical and artistic form of dance performance, often narrative.
Opera: A dramatic theatrical work in which the text is sung to an orchestral accompaniment.