Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will consolidate ostinatos, then we will learn and perform polyrhythms using body percussion and grid notation.

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5 Questions

Q1.
What country is the song Funga Alafia from?
Ghana
Correct answer: Nigeria
Zimbabwe
Q2.
What does syncopation mean?
Correct answer: Rhythm patterns where stressed notes are placed off the beat
The heartbeat of the music
The length of sound - whether it is long or short
Q3.
What is an ostinato?
Correct answer: A repeated pattern or phrase
The heartbeat of the music
The melody of the music
Q4.
What country is the Canoe Song from?
Correct answer: Canada
Nigeria
Scotland
Q5.
How many forbidden rhythms did we have in this game of 'Don't Clap This One Back'?
Correct answer: 2
3
5

5 Questions

Q1.
How many forbidden rhythms did we use in 'Don't Clap This One Back'?
Correct answer: 2
4
5
Q2.
Which line of lyrics did we use as an ostinato for the 'Canoe Song'?
Correct answer: Dip dip and swing
Flashing with silver
My paddle's keen and bright
Q3.
What is an ostinato?
A melody
Correct answer: A repeated pattern or phrase
Rhythm patterns where stressed notes fall off the beat
Q4.
When we performed our own polyrhythm, how many layers of rhythm did we have?
3
Correct answer: 4
5
Q5.
What is a polyrhythm?
Rhythm patterns where stressed notes fall off the beat
The heartbeat of the music
Correct answer: When two or more rhythms are performed at the same time