Music Appreciation By Carlito Garcia

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 I. Objectives

At the end of this lesson, learners should be able to:

  • Define music appreciation.

  • Identify the basic elements of music (tempo, dynamics, rhythm, pitch, timbre).

  • Describe a musical piece using proper music-appreciation terms.

  • Show respect and attentiveness while listening to music.


II. Topic: Music Appreciation

III. Learner’s Activities

The teacher shows the chart/slides and explains briefly:

  • Tempo – speed of music

  • Dynamics – loudness/softness

  • Rhythm – beat patterns

  • Pitch – high and low sounds

  • Timbre – quality of sound/instrument color



1. Preparatory Activity

Play 3 short music examples (Classical, Folk, Pop instrumental).
After each, students answer:

  • Tempo: fast/slow

  • Dynamics: loud/soft

  • Mood: happy/sad/calm/energetic

  • Instruments heard


Teacher guides students in completing a Listening Chart


2. Activity: “Group Activity (5 members per group):


Each group receives one music excerpt.
They must prepare a 2–3 sentence description using:

  • tempo

  • dynamics

  • rhythm

  • timbre

  • overall mood

Groups present findings to the class


3. Quiz:

Please do this activity in Microsoft Word.


Choose the correct answer.

  1. The speed of music is called:
    a. Dynamics
    b. Tempo
    c. Pitch

  2. The loudness or softness of music is known as:
    a. Rhythm
    b. Dynamics
    c. Timbre

  3. The quality or “color” of a sound (for example, guitar vs. flute) is:
    a. Timbre
    b. Tempo
    c. Melody


Gentle Reminder

Please listen carefully and respectfully during our music activities.
Pay attention to the tempo, dynamics, pitch, rhythm, and timbre so we can appreciate the music better.


Type all your answers, including your reflection and quiz in one Word document.

When you’re done, save the file using this format: [YourName]_20thCenturyComposers.docx

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