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- Year 6
Fusion and the evolution of musical styles
I can identify the musical influences in fusion pieces of music and I understand that musical styles are always evolving.
- Year 6
Fusion and the evolution of musical styles
I can identify the musical influences in fusion pieces of music and I understand that musical styles are always evolving.
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Key learning points
- Fusion music is when two or more different styles of music are combined together to create something new.
- Fusion music often blends different cultural elements or genres from different eras.
- It is possible to recognise the stylistic features of the different musical influences in fusion music.
Keywords
Fusion - the process of blending different musical styles, genres, or traditions to create a new, distinct sound
Bhangra - a lively form of music and dance that originated in the Punjab region in South-east Asia
Hip-hop - a genre characterised by rhythmic and rhyming speech (rapping) delivered over a strong, programmed beat, often incorporating sampled sounds
EDM - Electronic Dance Music, refers to musical styles originally created for dancing in nightclubs, raves and festivals
Common misconception
Music from other parts of the world is 'traditional' and remains unchanged.
All music changes over time as different musicians shape it with their own creativity.
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