Year 7

How can we communicate the meaning of a song effectively with our voice?

Year 7

How can we communicate the meaning of a song effectively with our voice?

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will explore how to communicate a song using a variety of expressions, including dynamics and articulation. We will also compose our own verse and perform our version of an a capella song with body percussion accompaniment.

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6 Questions

Q1.
What does SATB stand for
Soprano, allegro, tenor, bass
Correct answer: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass
Super tenor, alto, tenor, brass
Q2.
Which is the highest female voice?
Alto
Mezzo soprano
Correct answer: Soprano
Q3.
Which is the lowest female voice?
Correct answer: Alto
Mezzo soprano
Soprano
Q4.
What is the highest male voice?
Baritone
Bass
Correct answer: Tenor
Q5.
Which is the lowest male voice?
Baritone
Correct answer: Bass
Tenor
Q6.
What does singing 'a cappella' mean?
Correct answer: Singing only, with no musical instruments accompanying
Singing with an acoustic guitar accompanying
Singing with musical instruments accompanying

5 Questions

Q1.
Which of these sentences best describes expression in music?
The art of performing or singing, shouting to get your lyrics heard
The art of performing or singing, without giving a personal response to the music
Correct answer: The art of playing or singing, whilst giving a personal response to the music
Q2.
Expression can include dynamics, articulation, timbre and...
Correct answer: Phrasing
Pitch
Tempo
Q3.
Why should we smile when we sing a happy song?
Because I love to sing
Because we are always happy
Correct answer: If it's a happy song we are trying to communicate, it will help convey this expression
Q4.
Which of the following best describes a musical phrase?
A musical comma
A musical question mark
Correct answer: A musical sentence
Q5.
Which phrases in 'Bring me little water Sylvie' had the same lyrics?
Phrases 1 & 2
Correct answer: Phrases 1 & 3
Phrases 1 & 4