Understanding syncopation

In this lesson, we will learn about syncopation. We will learn a new song and perform syncopated rhythms. The lesson finishes with a quiz to test our knowledge.

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Quiz:

Understanding syncopation

Helping you to assess what you've learned in this lesson

Q1.What is syncopation?

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Q2.What song did we learn today?

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Q3.What type of rhythm was in the song 'Take time in life'?

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Q4.Which game featured syncopation?

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Q5.What did you enjoy most in this lesson?

5/5

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Quiz:

Understanding syncopation

Helping you to assess what you've learned in this lesson

Q1.What is syncopation?

1/5

Q2.What song did we learn today?

2/5

Q3.What type of rhythm was in the song 'Take time in life'?

3/5

Q4.Which game featured syncopation?

4/5

Q5.What did you enjoy most in this lesson?

5/5

Lesson summary: Understanding syncopation

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