Cultures Around the World - Music for Kindergarten - Free Printable
Educational worksheet: Cultures Around the World - Music for Kindergarten. Download and print for classroom or home learning activities.
PNG
723×1024
280.8 KB
Free · Personal Use
Quality Assured by Worksheets Library Team
Reviewed for educational accuracy and age-appropriateness
ID: #1429028
⭐
Show Answer Key & Explanations
Step-by-step solution for: Cultures Around the World - Music for Kindergarten
▼
Show Answer Key & Explanations
Step-by-step solution for: Cultures Around the World - Music for Kindergarten
Let's solve this "Music Around the World" worksheet step by step. The goal is to read each sentence and check the matching picture (by placing a checkmark in the box next to the correct image).
---
- What is a balalaika?
A balalaika is a traditional Russian string instrument with a triangular body and three strings.
- Look at the pictures:
- Left image: A man in traditional Russian clothing (blue hat, red boots) playing a triangular-shaped string instrument → This matches the balalaika.
- Right image: A man in a tuxedo singing or playing a violin → Not related.
✔ Correct answer: Check the left image (man in Russian outfit with triangular instrument).
---
- What are maracas?
Maracas are handheld percussion instruments made from hollow gourds filled with seeds or beans, shaken to create sound.
- Look at the pictures:
- Left image: A person playing the drums → Not maracas.
- Right image: A woman in a colorful dress holding two maraca-like instruments → Yes, these are maracas.
✔ Correct answer: Check the right image (woman with maracas).
---
- What is a banjo?
A banjo is a string instrument with a circular body and a long neck, often associated with American folk, country, and bluegrass music.
- Look at the pictures:
- Left image: A person playing the piano → Not a banjo.
- Right image: A man playing a banjo (round body, long neck) → Yes, that’s a banjo.
✔ Correct answer: Check the right image (man playing banjo).
---
- What are bagpipes?
Bagpipes are wind instruments played by blowing air into a bag and squeezing it to produce sound through pipes. They are strongly associated with Scottish culture.
- Look at the pictures:
- Left image: A man in a kilt playing an instrument with a bag and pipes → This is a bagpipe player.
- Right image: A man playing a saxophone → Not a bagpipe.
✔ Correct answer: Check the left image (man in kilt with bagpipes).
---
| Sentence | Matching Picture |
|--------|------------------|
| The balalaika is used to play folk music in Russia. | ✔ Left image (Russian man with triangular instrument) |
| Maracas are musical instruments from Latin American countries such as Mexico. | ✔ Right image (woman with maracas) |
| The banjo came from Africa. It is now played in American music such as country and bluegrass. | ✔ Right image (man playing banjo) |
| Bagpipes are traditional instruments in Scotland. | ✔ Left image (man in kilt with bagpipes) |
---
- Check the left image for sentences about balalaika and bagpipes.
- Check the right image for sentences about maracas and banjo.
This helps children connect cultural instruments with their origins and appearances!
---
1. The balalaika is used to play folk music in Russia.
- What is a balalaika?
A balalaika is a traditional Russian string instrument with a triangular body and three strings.
- Look at the pictures:
- Left image: A man in traditional Russian clothing (blue hat, red boots) playing a triangular-shaped string instrument → This matches the balalaika.
- Right image: A man in a tuxedo singing or playing a violin → Not related.
✔ Correct answer: Check the left image (man in Russian outfit with triangular instrument).
---
2. Maracas are musical instruments from Latin American countries such as Mexico.
- What are maracas?
Maracas are handheld percussion instruments made from hollow gourds filled with seeds or beans, shaken to create sound.
- Look at the pictures:
- Left image: A person playing the drums → Not maracas.
- Right image: A woman in a colorful dress holding two maraca-like instruments → Yes, these are maracas.
✔ Correct answer: Check the right image (woman with maracas).
---
3. The banjo came from Africa. It is now played in American music such as country and bluegrass.
- What is a banjo?
A banjo is a string instrument with a circular body and a long neck, often associated with American folk, country, and bluegrass music.
- Look at the pictures:
- Left image: A person playing the piano → Not a banjo.
- Right image: A man playing a banjo (round body, long neck) → Yes, that’s a banjo.
✔ Correct answer: Check the right image (man playing banjo).
---
4. Bagpipes are traditional instruments in Scotland.
- What are bagpipes?
Bagpipes are wind instruments played by blowing air into a bag and squeezing it to produce sound through pipes. They are strongly associated with Scottish culture.
- Look at the pictures:
- Left image: A man in a kilt playing an instrument with a bag and pipes → This is a bagpipe player.
- Right image: A man playing a saxophone → Not a bagpipe.
✔ Correct answer: Check the left image (man in kilt with bagpipes).
---
✔ Final Answers:
| Sentence | Matching Picture |
|--------|------------------|
| The balalaika is used to play folk music in Russia. | ✔ Left image (Russian man with triangular instrument) |
| Maracas are musical instruments from Latin American countries such as Mexico. | ✔ Right image (woman with maracas) |
| The banjo came from Africa. It is now played in American music such as country and bluegrass. | ✔ Right image (man playing banjo) |
| Bagpipes are traditional instruments in Scotland. | ✔ Left image (man in kilt with bagpipes) |
---
🎉 Summary:
- Check the left image for sentences about balalaika and bagpipes.
- Check the right image for sentences about maracas and banjo.
This helps children connect cultural instruments with their origins and appearances!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cultures around the world worksheet.
