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What Was That Sound - Holiday Edition


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Get ready for a festive round of What Was That Sound?—our special holiday edition! In today's episode, we explore four magical instruments that help create the twinkling, sparkling, joyful sound of Christmas music. Kids will listen to short audio clues and try to guess each instrument before the answer is revealed. It's a fun, interactive way to train their ears and learn musical facts!

To make the experience even more hands-on, don't forget to download the free What Was That Sound? printable worksheet linked here. Kids can write down their guesses, take notes and share what they've learned using this fun printable.

🎧 What You'll Hear in This Episode

Today's four mystery instruments all play a special role in holiday music:

  • Hear the shimmering, fairy-like instrument made famous in Tchaikovsky's Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Learn how Tchaikovsky fell in love with this brand-new instrument and kept it secret before the premiere of The Nutcracker!
  • Discover how a certain instrument's peaceful, angelic sound creates a warm glow underneath Christmas classics like O Holy Night and appears in many holiday film scores.
  • Learn how a certain instrument was originally used on real horses (hint: safety!)—and how composers from Mozart to Leroy Anderson added them to music to create a joyful, snowy atmosphere
  • From Handel's Hallelujah Chorus to jazzy renditions of Jingle Bells, this instrument brings sparkle, celebration and energy to holiday music across many styles.
📄 Free Printable: What Was That Sound? — Holiday Edition

Make listening interactive! Kids can track their guesses, jot down fun facts, and bring music learning to life by downlading this printable.

🔗 Explore More Music
  • Episode 18: The Trumpet | Busy Kids Do Piano
  • Episode 52: The Harp | Busy Kids Do Piano
  • Episode 111: Sleigh Bells | Busy Kids Do Piano
  • A curated playlist of all four festive musical selections here

✨ Merry Christmas from Busy Kids Love Music!

Thank you for joining me for this joyful, interactive musical celebration. From my family to yours—Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I'll see you next time on Busy Kids Love Music.

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