Can you clap the pulse? Describe the tempo (fast/slow).
Describe the dynamics (loud/ quiet). What is the start like compared to the middle? What about the very end?
Do you like this song? How does it make you feel?
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Lovely Day by Bill Withers - 1977
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The tempo is a medium speed—it's not super fast or super slow.
The dynamics are much louder in the middle than the end because more instruments are added. This means the texture gets thicker.
Did you notice that the music fades out and gets quieter at the very end?
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Lovely Day by Bill Withers - 1977
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Describe the timbre. What instruments are playing?
Can you clap the pulse? Describe the tempo.
What are the dynamics like?
Do you like the music?
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Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry - 1958
Timbre: Electric guitar, bass, drums, vocals.
Tempo: Fast tempo with driving rhythm.
Fun Fact: Often called the first true rock and roll hit – Chuck Berry’s guitar riff influenced generations of rock musicians.
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Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry - 1958
What genre of music is this?
Describe the timbre. What instruments can you hear?
How do the dynamics (loud/quiet) change in this piece?
Do you like this piece?
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Swan Lake Waltz by Tchaikovsky - 1877
Genre: a classical ballet, which is a type of story told through dance and music.
Timbre: created mainly by the violins, which play a smooth, soaring melody. You can also hear other instruments from an orchestra like the cello, trumpet, flute and bassoon. Dynamics: starts very quietly but it gets much louder and more powerful as more instruments join in. The dynamics change from soft and delicate to strong and full, just like the story of the dancing swans.
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Swan Lake Waltz by Tchaikovsky - 1877
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Take the A Train by Duke Ellington - 1962
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What genre of music is this?
Can you clap the pulse? Describe the tempo.
Describe the timbre. What instruments can you hear?
What do you think of this piece?
What genre of music is this?
Big band jazz
Describe the tempo.
Fast. Upbeat, lively swing
What instruments can you hear?
Trombone, trumpet, saxophone, piano, drums, double bass.
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Take the A Train by Duke Ellington - 1962
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Set by Youssou N’Dour- 1990
How would you describe the pitch of the vocals or instruments?
Describe the timbre. What instruments are playing?
Can you clap the pulse? Describe the tempo.
How does the music make you feel?
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Set by Youssou N’Dour- 1990
Pitch: Strong, soulful low male vocals.
Timbre: African percussion, kora and modern instruments like keyboards.
Tempo: Fast, rhythmic and energetic.
Fun Fact: Youssou N’Dour is one of Africa’s most famous musicians, known for blending traditional and modern sounds.
Kora
Tama
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Take On Me by A-Ha- 1985
How would you describe the pitch of the vocals?
Can you clap the pulse? Describe the tempo.
Do you hear just one sound or many sounds together? (Texture)
How does the music make you feel?
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Take On Me by A-Ha- 1985
Pitch: Very high male vocals (falsetto).
Tempo: Fast tempo with steady beat.
Texture: a colorful stack of sounds: a steady beat at the bottom, sparkling synths in the middle, and a strong voice on top.
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Hedwig’s Theme by John Williams, 2001
Describe the timbre. What instruments are playing?
Can you clap the pulse? Describe the tempo.
What are the dynamics like?
How does the music make you feel?
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Hedwig’s Theme by John Williams, 2001
Timbre: Orchestra. Wind (clarinet, flute), brass (trumpet, trombone), strings (violin, cello, harp) and percussion (drums, cymbals).
A moderate to fast flowing, magical tempo. Dynamics change throughout, quiet to loud.
Fun Fact: This first appears in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone played on a celesta.
Which country is this music from?
What instruments are playing? Can you describe the timbre?
How does this music make you feel?
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Music for Diwali - Indian Classical Music
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Which country is this music from? India
What instruments are playing?
Sitar, tabla
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Music for Diwali - Indian Classical Music
Diwali is a very musical festival, full of happy sounds! Just like you put up bright lights and make colorful rangoli designs, people play special music to celebrate the Festival of Lights. This music is often joyful and upbeat, perfect for dancing with your family and friends.