Introduction

Have you ever wondered why different pieces of music sound differently? It could be something as simple as a different singer or different instruments. But, sometimes, it goes beyond that. Music can be found in many different forms. Songs are composed differently, and they have different structure and form.

magnifying glass over a musical score

 

Lesson Objectives

Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...

  • Describe and discuss musical structure of musical selections.

Enduring Understandings

  • People develop ideas and understandings of society, culture, and history through their interaction with and analysis of the arts
  • Through their use of elements and structures of their art form, artists and performers provide clues to their expressive intent.
  • Analyzing creators' context and how they manipulate elements of music provides insight into their intent and informs performance.

The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Elements of Arts Literacy standards: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8.

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