How does some West African music exploit the elements rhythm, texture and sonority?

In this lesson, we will revisit the learning from all of the lessons so far in this unit. We will listen to, play and create music inspired by the rhythms, textures and sonorities of West African music.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Melody describes

The main tune - a sequence of pitches Chords in a song The rhythm of the song

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Q2.What is the definition of a diatonic scale?

A scale that is only used in West African music. A scale that uses only the pitches in a specific key. A scale that uses pitches outside of the key.

2/5

Q3.What is the definition of a pentatonic scale?

A scale with 5 notes. A melody with 5 notes. A chord with 5 notes.

3/5

Q4.What other style is mentioned as also using the pentatonic scale in the lesson?

Rap Classical Jazz

4/5

Q5.How is melody used in some West African music?

Melodies are played on the percussion instruments. West African melodies are sung only. Melodies can be sung or played on an instrument.

5/5

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Melody describes

The main tune - a sequence of pitches Chords in a song The rhythm of the song

1/5

Q2.What is the definition of a diatonic scale?

A scale that is only used in West African music. A scale that uses only the pitches in a specific key. A scale that uses pitches outside of the key.

2/5

Q3.What is the definition of a pentatonic scale?

A scale with 5 notes. A melody with 5 notes. A chord with 5 notes.

3/5

Q4.What other style is mentioned as also using the pentatonic scale in the lesson?

Rap Classical Jazz

4/5

Q5.How is melody used in some West African music?

Melodies are played on the percussion instruments. West African melodies are sung only. Melodies can be sung or played on an instrument.

5/5

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How are texture, sonority and rhythm used in some West African music?

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Q1.What is a polyrhythm?

A texture when a melody is accompanied by chords A texture where multiple interweaving layers are played at the same time When two rhythms with different pulses are played at the same time

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Q2.What does texture describe?

The layers of sound created when playing together or separately throughout a song. A sequence or pattern of long and short notes The different sounds an instrument or voice can make. The tone or quality of a sound.

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Q3.What does monophonic mean?

A texture where a melody is accompanied by by chords A texture that consists of a solo musical line A texture with two or more melodies or parts that play at the same time, weaving in and out of each other

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Q4.What does polyphonic mean?

A texture that consists of a solo musical line A texture where a melody is accompanied by chords A texture with two or more melodies or parts that play at the same time, weaving in and out of each other.

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Q5.What does sonority describe in music?

A pattern of sounds of different lengths (long or short) The layers of sound created when playing together or separately throughout a song. E.g. ‘homophonic’. The different sounds an instrument can make. The quality or character of a sound

5/5

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How are texture, sonority and rhythm used in some West African music?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is a polyrhythm?

A texture when a melody is accompanied by chords A texture where multiple interweaving layers are played at the same time When two rhythms with different pulses are played at the same time

1/5

Q2.What does texture describe?

2/5

Q3.What does monophonic mean?

3/5

Q4.What does polyphonic mean?

4/5

Q5.What does sonority describe in music?

5/5

Lesson summary: How does some West African music exploit the elements rhythm, texture and sonority?

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How does some West African music exploit the elements rhythm, texture and sonority?

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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How are texture, sonority and rhythm used in some West African music?

How are texture, sonority and rhythm used in some West African music?

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