the same tune sung or played at the same time

the combination of two or more notes played or sung together, creating a pleasing sound

a song structure where multiple groups sing the same melody but start at different times

a repeating musical pattern that uses notes of differing pitch

Task A - Sorida (Melodic Ostinato 'Sorida')

British English CC

Sorida - unison (audio)

Check for understanding - harmony - example c

Check for understanding - harmony - example d

Task A - Sorida - two part round (audio)

Task A - Sorida (melodic ostinato 'da da da')

Sorida - bean bag game (video)

Check for understanding - harmony - example a

Harmony Voice 2

Harmony Voice 1

Harmony Both Voices

Sorida - partner game (video)

Check for understanding - harmony - example b

Nanuma - two-part round (audio)

Nanuma - four-part round (audio)

 Nanuma (excerpt phrase 3)

Nanuma - unison (audio)

Warm ups (video)

Many Voices chant (audio)

As I was Walking by the Lake (audio)

Elevator - audio

Elevator - piano accompaniment (audio)

Elevator warm-up game (video)

Adding harmony and balancing sound

Music

Singing in unison

Three pitches - do, mi, so

Vocal improvisation using do, mi, so

Composing together using do, mi, so

Composing a countermelody

This unit investigates the power of music to unite people. Pupils explore how song is used in sacred spaces, sports arenas and live concerts. Pupils study songs with unity as their common theme and use the lyrics to guide an effective, emotive performance.

Singing together: how songs unite us

there are choirs to suit many different styles of music

choirs can bring people together and boost their mood

When singing in a choir, we need to work hard to {{}} our sound.

singing the same rhythm but singing different notes

singing the same tune together at the same time

Which of these are examples of singing in unison?

Dynamics are very often used to convey {{}} to the listener.

When we sing together as part of an ensemble, this is called a {{}}.

two or more songs that fit together, sung at the same time

multiple groups sing the same melody but start at different times

a second melody that plays at the same time as the main melody

What is the name for the role of the person who directs an orchestra or choir?

Crescendo is an Italian word we use in music, meaning 'to get gradually louder'.  What does decrescendo (or diminuendo) mean?

Adding harmony and balancing sound

Lesson outcome