4.3. Sound matters!

Dictionary

Caress

Definition:

To touch someone or something softly.

Tocar a alguien o algo suavemente.

Example:

He caresses his bird.

Él acaricia a su pájaro.

Spanish word:

Caricia

Audio:

Track

Definition:

Each piece of music that makes up a musical recording.

Cada pieza musical que compone una grabación musical.

Example:

This is the track playing on my music player.

Esta es la pista que suena en mi reproductor de música.

Spanish word:

Pista

Audio:

1. Let’s record ourselves!

RETOR dice... Now that you know different instruments and their origins, try to record yourself reading a description of your instrument.

Have a look at these tips to do it properly.

Lectura facilitada

Read

You record your voice.

Tú grabas tu voz.

Look at these instructions.

Tú miras las instrucciones.

Audio

Tips to record yourself:

Go to a quiet room.
Write a script to prepare what you want to say.
Read it several times to practise.
Make sure your microphone is on.
Press the record button.
Speak clearly and slowly.

Do you need extra help?

You can also check this guide about Audacity.

Option A: Record your voice and listen to it

Read these sentences aloud, record your voice and listen to the recording.

This is a guitar. It has six strings.
This is a piano. It has white and black paper keys.
This is a drum. It’s made out of plastic and a can.
These are two maracas. They are made out of plastic bottles, little stones and plastic tubes.

Option B: Choose the best recording

Listen to the recordings, choose the best and justify your choice.

Audio 1:

Audio 2:

Audio 3:

Option C: Put this in order

Listen and put the description in the correct order.

This is a homemade guitar.
It’s made out of recycled materials.
Cardboard and strings.
It’s brown.

Option D: Record riddles about an instrument

Write and record riddles about an instrument.

You can print the worksheet and fill it out on paper.

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