Big Sounds and Tiny Sounds

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Big Sounds and Tiny Sounds

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Have you ever noticed how a thunderstorm sounds so different from a quiet whisper? Music uses loud and quiet sounds to tell us how to feel, just like a story. A lullaby is very soft and gentle, but a marching band is big and bold. When you finish, try clapping very loudly, then very softly, and hear the difference yourself.

Wake Up Your Ears!

Wake Up Your Ears!

Clap your hands one time — LOUD! Now tap your fingers — quiet. Wow, that felt different!

💭 Think about this

Can you make a loud sound? Can you make a quiet sound?