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Kelly, Steven N. – Contributions to Music Education, 1997
Investigates the effects of timbre, as a cue, on gender-instrument associations by third-grade students. Indicates that gender-timbre associations were strong for this age group: males were associated with brass instruments and cello; females were associated with flute and violin. Discusses implications of gender-instrument associations for music…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Gender Issues, Grade 3, Music Education
Elliot, Charles A.; Yoder-White, Maribeth – Contributions to Music Education, 1997
Studies whether young children make consistent gender associations with instrumental timbres when not linked to individual instruments. Finds that the children sampled made consistent masculine/feminine associations for tones presented with some gender-based differences in particular responses. Notes possible interactions between timbre and…
Descriptors: Child Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Gender Issues
