These 2 Essential Questions are great for class discussion. You can list many genres, but only 3 kinds of music. Same for the Elements. Only 4.

Essential Question: What are the elements of music?

Have small groups discuss and list their answers to the question. Have the class discuss what they think the elements of music are. Discover that there are only 4 elements.

Essential Question: What kinds of music are there?

Have small groups discuss and list their answers to the question. Have the class discuss what they think the kinds of music are. Discover that there are only 3 kinds.