Rhythm, Melody, and Musical Structure · Music Theory and Performance
The Architecture of Sound
Understanding musical form including verse, chorus, and bridge in contemporary and classical music.
Key Questions
- 1How does repetition in a song provide a sense of security for the listener?
- 2What artistic elements create the mood in a minor key versus a major key?
- 3How do composers use silence as a structural element in music?
Common Core State Standards
NCAS: Responding MU.Re7.2.5NCAS: Performing MU.Pr4.2.5
Grade: 5th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Rhythm, Melody, and Musical Structure
Period: Music Theory and Performance
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