Rhythm, Melody, and Soundscapes · Music Theory
Foundations of Rhythm
Understanding meter, tempo, and syncopation through percussion and movement.
Key Questions
- 1How does a change in tempo alter the 'heartbeat' of a musical piece?
- 2What happens to a listener's physical response when a rhythm becomes unpredictable?
- 3How can silence be used as a rhythmic tool?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Music - Grade 7
Grade: Grade 7
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Rhythm, Melody, and Soundscapes
Period: Music Theory
Suggested Methodologies
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