Short bar, long bar
Age 8 · Music
A short bar makes a high sound. A long bar makes a low sound.
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- The short bar: it makes a high sound
- The small tight ripples: they show a fast, high sound
- The long bar: it makes a low sound
- The wide ripples: they show a slow, low sound
Examples
- A whistle sounds high, a big drum sounds low.
- A small bird chirps high, a big bear growls low.
Key takeaways
- Short bars and thin strings make high sounds.
- Long bars and thick strings make low sounds.
Quiz: Short bar, long bar (Age 8)
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What kind of sound does a short bar make?
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What kind of sound does a long bar make?
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What kind of sound do thin strings make?
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