The Breadth of Music Language
No Lessons
In this unit, students will apply their understanding of music so far by analyzing the cultural and historical contexts that influence music. Students will discover tonal systems outside of the pitches/melodies they are used to hearing and uncover additional ways music is written or communicated. This unit will allow students to connect their learning from Module 2 to the world at large.
Musical Tones
Musical Languages
Musical Writing
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this Unit, students will be able to:
- Analyze music styles from around the world to determine similarities and differences
- Identify how musical notation differs in various cultures or for various instruments
Essential Questions
- How do cultural and historical contexts influence music?
- What types of music notation have been used to communicate music?
Unit Syllabus (No Lessons)
Below is a map of lessons in the order of suggested presentation. You will find a variety of introductory lessons that present a new concept for the first time, practice lessons that contain ear training, recognizing, and identifying a concept, and reinforcing lessons that include creating with, producing with, or performing a concept.