Aaron Copland – Picture and Text Flashcards - Composer
About This Product
Copland – Picture and Text Flashcards
Language: English
This teaching material contains flashcards about the American composer Aaron Copland. The set includes one large portrait card and several short text cards. The texts give basic information about his life and music.
Included topics on the cards:
Name of the composer
Dates of life: 1900–1990
Country of origin: United States
Famous works: Appalachian Spring, Rodeo
Instrument: piano
Childhood and interests
Special facts (for example: music sounded American, dreamed of global music)
Quote: “Music makes life more beautiful.”
Each card focuses on one simple idea. The language is short and clear.
How to use the material:
This material can be used in music lessons for elementary and middle school. It is also suitable for homeschool use.
You can:
Use the cards for classroom discussions
Display them on the board as learning support
Let students match facts and pictures
Work with the cards in stations or music history lessons
The cards help learners understand important facts about Copland in a simple and visual way.
Preparation steps:
Print the flashcards
Laminate them (optional)
Cut out the cards
Add magnetic tape for board use if desired
For self-check: Fold and glue the picture behind the text card
Goal of the activity:
Students get to know Aaron Copland and his music. They read, sort, and discuss simple facts. The material gives a short and easy introduction to an important composer.
No previous music knowledge is needed. The cards are easy to prepare and ready to use.