Define each of the following musical terms and give an example of an activity to teach for each one. accent beat harmony mood note scale style

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Accent – the beat that gets the strongest emphasis in the music as in one two, three four, or one two three, one two three. Example: Have children clap on the accented syllable in poems and rhymes.
Beat – the regular rhythmic pattern of the music. There are strong beats
(downbeats) and weak beats (upbeats). Example: Have children shake a rattle or tap a drum in time to a piece of music.
Harmony – a sequence of tones that enriches a melody and makes the sounds blend. Harmony is often created by using chords—several notes played together at the same time. Example: Have children explore tonal instruments and identify sound combinations they like.
Mood – the way a particular combination of music elements affects the
listener. Example: Have children paint as they listen to different styles of music.
Tempo – the speed at which a rhythm or musical piece is played. Example:
Have children sing the same song slowly, then faster and faster.
Pitch – the highness or lowness of a sound. Example: Collect sound makers and instruments and have children try to match them by pitch.
Timbre – the unique quality of a sound. Example: Play a hidden instrument and have children try to guess which instrument it is.