Civil rights songs and the power of repetition
I can identify music that talks about civil rights and sing using the power of repetition.
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- Year 6
Civil rights songs and the power of repetition
I can identify music that talks about civil rights and sing using the power of repetition.
Copyrighted materials: to view and download resources from this lesson, you’ll need to be in the UK and
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Music has been used as a platform to talk about many different civil rights all around the world.
- Repetition can be an important tool in creating music so that music and messages can be remembered.
- Repetition and chanting allow many people to join in, developing a sense of connectivity and unity.
- Singing songs that comment on social justice can be more powerful in groups than singing alone.
Keywords
Civil rights - rules that make sure everyone in society is treated fairly, no matter who they are
Chanting - speaking in time to a pulse - in this case saying or singing the same words over and over, often to show support or share a message
Apartheid - a system in South Africa where the Government made unfair rules to separate people based on their skin colour
Repetition - the purposeful use of repeating a phrase in lyrics or music
Common misconception
Repetition in music is boring and simplistic.
Repetition is a powerful tool that allows musicians and songwriters to make a point clearly and be very specific.
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