Rhythm, Melody, and Soundscapes · Music Theory

Foundations of Rhythm

Understanding meter, tempo, and syncopation through percussion and movement.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a change in tempo alter the 'heartbeat' of a musical piece?
  2. 2What happens to a listener's physical response when a rhythm becomes unpredictable?
  3. 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

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