Musical Structures and Soundscapes · Music Theory

Rhythm, Pulse, and Meter

Understanding the mathematical and physical foundations of time in music across various genres.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does rhythm dictate the physical response of a listener?
  2. 2What is the difference between hearing a beat and feeling a pulse?
  3. 3How do syncopated rhythms challenge our expectations of stability?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Music - Grade 9ON: Creating and Performing - Grade 9
Grade: Grade 9
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Musical Structures and Soundscapes
Period: Music Theory

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