Sharing emotion through song
I can understand how lyrics and music can convey emotions and feelings.
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- Year 6
Sharing emotion through song
I can understand how lyrics and music can convey emotions and feelings.
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 to express how people feel about migration and leaving loved ones behind.
- Lyrics and music can convey powerful emotions and feelings.
- We can use different vocal and expressive techniques to communicate the emotion of the lyrics to an audience.
Keywords
Migration - the movement of people from one place to another
Calypso - a style of music from Trinidad and Tobago where lyrics are often improvised and often on a topical theme
Syncopation - rhythms that emphasise the off-beat
Lyrics - the words of a song
Drone - a constant, pitched sound that continues throughout a piece of music
Common misconception
Music and songs are only written for an audience's enjoyment.
Songs and music can be written to help people understand a feeling or an important message.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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