a singing structure in which a melody is sung in groups, with each group starting at regular intervals to create texture

the regular, steady heartbeat of the music

a person who directs musicians or singers

the combination of different layers of sounds

Steady pulse (97bpm)

British English CC

Audio - Round and Round UNISON

Audio - Round and Round into PARTS

Round and Round in 3 parts

Video - Conductor gesture to start

Little Red Wagon 

Conductor gesture to stop

Conductor gesture steady pulse (no song)

Meet me at the Garden Gate

Conductor gesture steady pulse

Round and Round (sing in unison)

Conductor for Round and Round

Don't Clap This One Back

Bele Mama (unison)

Fish and Chips and Vinegar

Warm-up cycle

Following a conductor when singing rounds

Music

Rounds as a singing structure

Partner songs as a singing structure

Singing partner songs

Rehearsing rounds and partner songs

Performing rounds and partner songs

This unit brings together a diverse range of songs chosen to enable successful singing in two simple parts. Through listening and singing, pupils learn how canon, specifically rounds and partner songs, are used to build layers of sound in songs.

Singing for performance: holding a second part in rounds and partner songs

Conductors should only be ready when there's musicians playing.

Only start when everyone is looking at you.

Start off slowly and then build up to the right speed.

Which of these are top tips for conductors of round songs?

The more parts we divide a round into, the {{}} the texture.

If a round is divided into four groups singing, how many layers thick is the round?

Which two ways can we show the steady pulse when singing or listening to music?

When we layer different singing groups together we are adding to the {{}} and making it thicker.

the combination of different layers of sound

a song sung in groups, with each group starting at regular intervals

two or more songs that fit together musically when sung to same beat

Match the song structure to its definition.

Starter Quiz

Which two ways can we show the steady pulse when singing or listening to music?