a short section of a melody, normally lasting 1, 2 or 4 bars

a symbol at the end (and also often start) of a section that tells the performer to repeat it

Korobeiniki melody

British English CC

Korobeiniki first section

Korobeiniki second section in D position

Korobeiniki second section in A position

Korobeiniki complete melody

Folk dance and the minor scale

Music

Characteristics of folk songs

Composing a pentatonic melody

Modes and sea shanties

Singing sea shanties

Playing a folk melody in two parts

This unit explores folk music from around the world, with detailed looks at sea shanties and Russian folk dance. Pupils are exposed to a diverse array of folk music, exploring characteristics that are typical of folk traditions, composing simple melodies, singing and performing using keyboards.

Folk songs from around the world

Folk __________ are used in many cultures, often to celebrate events such as marriages and harvest.

Which of these is an important feature of folk dance?

Which of these would you not expect to hear in folk dance?

How many beats does a dotted crotchet last for?

A minor __________ is a set of seven notes in a minor key.

it helps sailors coordinate their movements

What is the benefit of a strong pulse in a sea shanty?

When singers sing different pitches with the same words and rhythm we call this singing in {{}}.

singers all singing the same notes together

What would you expect to hear in unison singing?

What is the name for a short section of a melody, usually 1, 2 or 4 bars long?

A strophic structure has a __________ that repeats, with only the lyrics changing.

Clapping and stamping are examples of body __________.

Folk dance and the minor scale

Lesson outcome