music composed between 1750-1820, characterized by formal structure, technical skill, and emotional depth.

a combination of notes to make a memorable tune

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

Beethoven Ode to Joy Clip (and classical example)

British English CC

Soca, Latin and Ode to Joy all together 

layer guiro

layer cowbell

Ode to Joy on Glockenspiel- slower

layer claves

layer all latin rhythms together 

Check - b

Ode to Joy on Glockenspiel - slightly faster

Check - a

Soca beat only 

Check - c

Fusion of Ode to Joy and Soca

layer shaker 

1 1,2,1

Fusion Song 

Melody in fusion music

Music

Fusion and the evolution of musical styles

Fusing and layering rhythmic patterns

Practising repetitive cells for a fusion performance

Fusing together and arranging musical ideas

Performing, listening and responding to each other

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

When musicians say something is looped, it means that it is...

True or false?  Fusion is a blend of two or more contemporary styles of music.

syncopated rhythms and complex harmonies.

rhythmic and rhyming speech delivered over a strong programmed beat.

a graceful, balanced melody and a clear sense of tonality.

A combination of notes to make a memorable tune is called a...

A blend of two or more musical styles, genres or traditions to create a new distinctive sound is called...

rhythmic and rhyming speech over a strong beat

use of the mouth and voice to mimic sounds such as a drum machine

Which of these is a feature of a jazz style?

A feature of hip-hop is rhythmical rhyming speech. This is called...

having equal number of people performing each part

ensuring that no one part overwhelms the others

When playing in an ensemble, balance means...

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Melody in fusion music

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.