the process of blending two or more different musical styles, genres, or traditions to create a new, distinct sound

to practise in order to improve and prepare for performance

Fusion song Backing ostinato loop (1)

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Fusion Song 

Performing, listening and responding to each other

Music

Fusion and the evolution of musical styles

Fusing and layering rhythmic patterns

Melody in fusion music

Practising repetitive cells for a fusion performance

Fusing together and arranging musical ideas

In this unit, pupils listen to music in which two or more styles have been fused together to create something new. They also learn short musical ideas that represent different musical genres and combine these as part of an ensemble.

Playing together: arranging and rehearsing a fusion performance

just repeating the piece from beginning to end

following a leader to make changes such as dynamics together

Which of these are effective rehearsal techniques?

True or false? The only purpose of a rehearsal is to make sure we can play the rhythms and melodies correctly.

when musicians from different countries play together in a band

where two songs are mashed together to make a new one

music that uses instruments from different countries

music that combines elements from different musical styles, genres or tradition

Which of these best describes fusion music?

Can you hear instruments from more than one style playing together?

Are there different rhythms, backbeats, or patterns that show another style?

Are different styles layered or interacting in the music's texture?

What would help you identify the musical influences in a fusion piece?

a repeating musical pattern which can be rhythmic or melodic

the combination of different layers of sounds

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Put these in the correct order, starting with the first activity.

Starter Quiz

What is structure in music?