Instrument Families
Music and Emotions
Elements of Music
100

This family includes instruments like violin and cello

Strings

100

A slow tempo often conveys this emotion.

sadness or calmness

100

_____________ = energetic and exciting (like a dance song)

Fast Tempo

200

The trumpet belongs to this family

Brass

200

A happy melody might go up and sound bright, while a sad melody might ___________________

Move slowly and sound low.

200

The main tune of the song—the part you usually hum or sing.

Melody

300

Drums are part of which family?

Percussion

300

What instruments can make a song feel emotional?

Piano, violin

300

Tempo refers to this aspect of music.

Speed
400

Which family does the flute belong to?

Woodwinds

400

_______ can create different moods—like drums for energy or violins for sadness.


Instruments
400

________ is how loud or soft the music is.

Dynamics

500

Name all four instrument families.

Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion

500

Our _______ connects music to memories, feelings, and even body reactions

Our Brain
500

Loud dynamics can make music feel like this.

powerful or exciting