Summary
A music segment introducing a variety of instruments — how they look, which family they belong to, and the sounds they make. Children listen closely and connect each instrument to its sound.
Viewer safety
All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
After watching “The ABCs of Musical Instruments” together:
- Which instrument made your favorite sound?
- How are a drum and a violin played differently?
- Can you name an instrument you blow into?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: instrument, sound, drum, string, listen
Draw an instrument you learned about. Tell how it is played and what its sound is like.

