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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will be able to show how music has a sense of direction, by composing music within a structure.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is a ternary form?
A song with 2 contrasting sections.
A structure with a repeating refrain and contrasting episodes.
Q2.
What is rondo form?
A structure commonly used in West African music.
A structure with 3 sections. ABA, where B is contrasting.
Q3.
What structure is ABACA?
Song
Ternary
Q4.
What structure is Intro - Verse- Chorus- Outro?
Rondo
Ternary
Q5.
Why is structure important in music?
It means that you can understand the lyrics and chords.
It means the listener can learn the song more easily.
5 Questions
Q1.
What is ternary form?
A structure that alternates between a refrain and episodes.
A structure used in pop songs with intro, verse, chorus and outro sections.
Q2.
How can we turn two sections into a ternary (ABA) form?
Add a C section.
Compose a new section.
Q3.
What is a 'link' section?
A stop signal.
The ropes that connect the skin of the djembe to the wood.
Q4.
How can we add interest to a structure?
Change songs half way through.
Remove the B section.
Q5.
Which of the following is not a way to develop a section?
Add or remove notes
Change dynamics
Change sonority