Form 1
In this unit, students will identify how music is organized into form. Students will build on previous knowledge of sequences and patterns to discover common groupings and form structure used in specific music genres. Students will then create their own short compositions that fit the forms being presented. This unit will provide a foundational understanding of how larger pieces of music are organized.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this Unit, students will be able to:
- Identify the musical form being performed in a variety of music genres
- Perform music in a variety of musical forms including canon, AA, and AB
- Create a short music composition using a select music form within provided guidelines
Essential Questions
- How are musical ideas organized in a piece?
- What is form in music?
- How can we identify forms in music?
- How is form chosen?
Unit Syllabus (4 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.