**Elements of Music Activity (Junior Cycle/Leaving Cert/GCSE)
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This two-page PDF resource is designed to help students review and reinforce their understanding of the key elements of music. Perfect for individual or pair work, this activity supports students in recalling essential music terminology and deepening their understanding:
Page 1: Encourages students to remember and list the core elements of music, serving as a quick and engaging recap.
Page 2: Guides students in building a vocabulary bank, where they define and explain each music element using descriptive terms, fostering a deeper comprehension of how these elements function in musical contexts.
This resource is ideal for easing students back into music class, offering a structured yet creative way to revisit foundational concepts. Whether used as a warm-up activity or a review tool, it’s perfect for refreshing students’ musical knowledge and encouraging active engagement.
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**Aural Lesson Worksheet – ‘Les Toreadors’ from Carmen Suite No. 1’ (F1 Themed)
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Engage your students with this aural lesson worksheet designed to accompany the listening of ‘Les Toreadors’ from Carmen Suite No. 1, composed by Romantic-era composer Georges Bizet.
This lively piece, often recognized by students from Formula One podium ceremonies, offers a fantastic opportunity to connect prior knowledge with music learning.
This worksheet includes:
Independent Research: Students find and note three facts about Georges Bizet.
Reflection: A space for students to share if they’ve heard the piece before and describe the emotions it evokes.
Musical Analysis: A section for analyzing the music’s tempo, dynamics, and Romantic-era characteristics.
Creative Response: Students draw an image representing what comes to mind when they hear the music.
This resource combines listening, reflection, and analysis, making it perfect for introducing music appreciation and critical thinking.
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**Elements of Music Vocab Builder Worksheet/Aid (Junior Cycle/Leaving Cert music/GCSE)
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This resource is a practical tool designed to help students build a comprehensive music vocabulary over time. It features a Music Elements Wheel, which can be glued into students’ music notebooks for ongoing reference. As students learn new musical terms, they can fill in each section of the wheel with relevant vocabulary corresponding to different elements of music, such as adding “allegro” and “largo” under Tempo.
Perfect for continuous use throughout the school year, this resource serves as a personal word bank that students can refer to during aural tasks and when describing music. It’s a highly effective way to support vocabulary development, ensuring that students have a structured and accessible way to recall key musical terms as their learning progresses.
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Comprehensive Study Notes on Key Musical Eras – Perfect for Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate Students!
This resource offers detailed study notes and class handouts covering the essential musical eras:
Baroque
Classical
Romantic
Contemporary (20th Century)
Each A4 sheet breaks down the distinctive musical features of each era in easy-to-read bullet points, making complex concepts accessible for students. You’ll also find:
Three key composers from each era, with examples of their works
A breakdown of specific features in the music that align with each era’s characteristics
These sheets are ideal for helping students become familiar with earlier music genres while honing their ability to identify era-specific elements in the pieces they study.
Perfect for both Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate music courses!
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**My Music Playlist Worksheet
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This resource is a fun way for students to share their favourite songs.
This resource lets students make a playlist of 4 songs.
Once they finish their playlist, there is a space for them to draw the cover art of their favourite song.
This is a great way for students to ease into their music classes, with a chance to have fun and show the teachers what music they like!
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This resource involves a back to school bingo activity. This is a great game to add to your lessons for breaking the ice after the summer break.
There is one calling card and 30 playing cards to be printed.
The words used are random words related to music.
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Music Technology Processing FX Definitions Sheet - Ideal for Junior Cycle & Leaving Cert Music
This comprehensive resource is designed to support students in understanding key music production concepts. Aimed primarily at the Junior Cycle Music curriculum, it also serves as a helpful tool for those studying Queen’s (Set A) or The Beatles (Set B) for the Leaving Cert.
The sheet clearly explains essential music technology terms, including:
Compression
Panning
Reverb.
Echo & Delay
Distortion
Perfect as a student handout or revision aid, this sheet simplifies complex concepts, helping learners grasp how these tools shape modern music production. It’s an invaluable resource for any music class or individual study.
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**Music Note Values A4 Poster/Flashcard (Junior Cycle/Leaving Cert/GCSE Music)
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There are posters of the following explaining:
Semibreve Note
Semibreve Rest
Minim Note
Minim Rest
Crotchet Note
Crotchet Rest
Quaver Note
Quaver Rest
Semiquaver Note
Semiquaver Rest
Bonus Resource
There are also seven A4 clapping exercise posters included (14 pages altogether as they include):
Clapping without aid (7 pages)
Clapping with count aid (7 pages)
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This resource contains 6 music posters to help support the teaching of dynamics.
The posters are A4 size in pdf format. The posters include
Explanation of Dynamics
Piano
Forte
Chart to show pp --> ff
Crescendo
Decrescendo
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This is a two page resource.
Page 1: A word search for students to recap key words
Page 2: A section for students to write the definition out for each of the words.
PDF Format
- Words in word search:
- CHORALE
- ARIA
- RECITATIVE
- CADENCE
- MODULATION
- OSTINATO
- MELISMA
- CANON
- COUNTERPOINT
- SEQUENCE
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MUSIC JINGLES WORKSHEET
This sheet is aimed at Junior Cycle music under the learning outcome:
“Create a musical statement (such as a rap or an advertising jingle) about a topical issue or current event and share with others the statements’ purpose and development”
However, can be useful for any music class to boost creativity.
Included in this resource:
Jingle Planner (brand, slogans, product)
A section for songwriting and chords
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Performance Booklet for Musicians | Track, Reflect, and Improve
Elevate student’s musical journey with our Performance Booklet. This booklet helps you record your in-class performances, track progress, and gain valuable insights into your musical growth. With dedicated sections for each performance, you can note down the instrument played, piece performed, and reflect on what went well. Use the space to identify areas for improvement and decide if a piece is ready for future practical exams.
Ideal for music teachers and students alike, this booklet encourages a structured approach to practice and reflection, ensuring consistent growth in your musical skills. Stay organized, stay inspired, and see your progress in every note!
Great to keep track and create a selection of pieces for students to choose from when it comes to the performance exams .
(6 A4 pages in total - but to be folded into an A5 size = 12 pages in total in resource)
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**Beatles (Set B) Music Resource Worksheet | Leaving Cert Study Aid
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Master the form and structure of key Beatles songs with this comprehensive resource worksheet, designed specifically for the Set B music section of the Leaving Cert course! This worksheet focuses on the form of three classic tracks: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, She’s Leaving Home, and When I’m Sixty-Four. Each song is broken down into clearly defined sections with a vibrant, color-coded layout guide to help students visualize and understand the structure of each piece.
Included is a follow-up worksheet to test students’ knowledge, making it perfect for reinforcing learning and ensuring a deep understanding of the form of these iconic songs. Ideal for both classroom use and independent study, this resource is a must-have for students aiming for top marks in their music exams!
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