Medieval Music

Focus

Within this unit we will develop our awareness of time signatures and aurally discriminate between simple and compound time.  This will be achieved through listening and performing various medieval dances.  We will also learn develop our understanding of music history.

You will learn to

Clap 68 rhythm and play a farandole on keyboards or recorders Compose music in a similar style Identify medieval instruments from listening extracts Identify styles and techniques used in medieval music Develop aural awareness Respond to and evaluate music

You will learn about

Simple and compound rhythm Medieval Music - the way it is written, instruments used, dates, developments Dances in Medieval music Culture at the time Composition using question and answer and drones

Your work will show

Knowledge of Medieval music - dates, instruments, style Good listening skills and understanding of changes in the music Aural awareness of the difference between simple and compound time The ability to work well with others and on your own in performance and composition

Your finished work will include

A written record of listening tasks Well researched and written homework Information on Medieval music, instruments used and composers A recorded class performance of Farandole A written comment on your improvisation A completed composition using question & answer and drones