People all over the world make music! Every country has its own special songs, instruments, and dances. Music can sound very different from place to place, but it always brings people together.
People use music to celebrate holidays, tell stories, and have fun. Even though we all speak different languages, music is something everyone can enjoy. Let’s explore some amazing music from around the world!
In Africa, people play drums called djembes. Djembe drums are made from wood and animal skin. Drummers use their hands to play them, making fast and exciting beats that people dance to.
In India, musicians play a stringed instrument called a sitar. It makes a buzzy, twangy sound that is very different from a guitar. In Indonesia, big groups of people play shiny metal gongs and chimes together. This kind of music is called gamelan.
In Trinidad and Tobago, people make music with steel drums. Steel drums are made from big metal barrels! They make bright, happy sounds that are perfect for parades and parties.
In Ireland, musicians play fiddles and bagpipes. Fiddle music is fast and lively and makes people want to dance a jig! In Japan, people play a long stringed instrument called a koto by plucking its strings with small picks on their fingers.
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