Rhythm, Melody, and Soundscapes · Music Theory and Performance

Foundations of Rhythm and Beat

Distinguishing between a steady beat and complex rhythmic patterns using body percussion.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the heartbeat of a song change the way our bodies want to move?
  2. 2What is the difference between the beat of a song and the rhythm of the words?
  3. 3How do musicians use silence or rests to make a rhythm more interesting?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Music - Grade 2
Grade: Grade 2
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Rhythm, Melody, and Soundscapes
Period: Music Theory and Performance

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