Why do we make music?
People often sing this kind of song when someone has a birthday.
Happy Birthday
We sing songs together here during music class.
School
This is the national anthem of Canada.
O Canada
This type of song tells a story.
Country music
We clap, sing, and play instruments during this class at school.
Music class
People sing or play music at this holiday celebration in December
Christmas
Many people sing songs together in this place during services on Sunday
Church
This kind of gentle song helps babies fall asleep.
Lullaby
A slow, quiet song sung to a baby is called this.
A lullaby
A group of people who sing together is called this.
A choir
Music played at a sports game to cheer for a team is meant to do this.
Celebrate or cheer someone on
Music is often played at this kind of celebration with dancing and cake.
A party
Indian classical music comes from this country in Asia.
India
Songs sung to celebrate a country, like “O Canada,” are called this.
An anthem
A group of people playing instruments together is called this.
A band
Families sometimes sing special songs together at these events where relatives gather.
Family gatherings
Music and dancing often happen at these celebrations that happen every year, like Halloween or Canada Day.
Holidays
This type of music started in Jamaica
Reggae
A song many people know and sing together is often called this.
Folk song
Music is often played during this national holiday on July 1 in Canada.
Canada Day
Some songs remind people to take care of the Earth. These songs help people learn about this.
Caring for the environment
Music is played at these large events with many performers and a big audience.
Concert or Festival
What we do when O Canada is playing
Stand up
Parades often have loud music played by this group of musicians walking together.
A marching band
Music and dancing often happen at this big party where two people get married.
A wedding