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Testovanie rozvoja hudobných schopností detí predškolského veku
Testing the Development of Musical Abilities in Children of Pre-school Age

Author(s): Lenka Kaščáková
Subject(s): Education, Psychology, Music
Published by: Ústav hudobnej vedy Slovenskej akadémie vied
Keywords: child of pre-school age; talent; test; musical ability; musical activity; musical game;

Summary/Abstract: This paper considers the musical abilities of children of pre-school age and the factors which influence the development of those abilities. It highlights the findings of research among pre-school children in Slovakia, which was conducted on the basis of the author’s concept of a non-standard test to ascertain the quality of those children’s musical abilities, in the form of a fairytale. The test, created to ascertain the quality of the musical abilities of children of pre-school age, offers an instrument for diagnosing the quality of their musical sense and prediction of their musical talent. Methodically and thematically, it may be of assistance to pre-school teachers and also teachers in elementary art schools.

  • Issue Year: 11/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 92-116
  • Page Count: 25
  • Language: Slovak