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Found object (music)

Hi there, little one! Today we are going to talk about found objects in music. Imagine you are walking outside and you see a rock on the ground. You pick it up and realize you can use it to make music by tapping it against another surface. That’s called a found object in music!

Musicians use all kinds of objects and materials to make music, not just traditional instruments. They can use things like pipes, glass bottles, buckets, and anything else they find that makes an interesting sound. Some musicians even use everyday objects like kitchen utensils or tools to create music.

When a musician uses a found object in their music, they are being creative and thinking outside the box. It’s like a fun scavenger hunt where they have to find the perfect object to make the sound they want. This makes their music unique and different from other musicians.

So, next time you’re out and about, keep an eye out for objects that could make a neat sound. You never know what kind of music you could make with them!
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