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Year 7 Music Homework Topic 2: African Music

Year 7 Music Homework Topic 2: African Music. Each slide in this presentation contains one of the 4 pieces of homework that you will be set during the topic. They will be set fortnightly by your teacher, but you can begin any of the homework tasks whenever you want. Homework Task 1:.

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Year 7 Music Homework Topic 2: African Music

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  1. Year 7 Music HomeworkTopic 2: African Music Each slide in this presentation contains one of the 4 pieces of homework that you will be set during the topic. They will be set fortnightly by your teacher, but you can begin any of the homework tasks whenever you want.

  2. Homework Task 1: Here are the main music keywords for this topic. They are in the first column. In the second column are the definitions for each one but they are jumbled up! Task: Complete this activity in your book. Write out the keyword and match it up to the correct definition.

  3. Homework Task 2: • Research the following musical instruments commonly used in African Music. • Kora • Djembe Drum • Balafon • M’bira • Hourglass/Talking Drum • For each one you should print (or draw) a small picture of them. Try to be ‘green’ and fit our HW onto 1 A4 page! • You should also research 3 facts about each instrument and write them below each picture in your own words. • Example : • Shekere • The shekere is a percussion instrument. • It is made out of a dried vegetable (a squash or gourd) with beads sewn over the top. • You play it by holding it in you hand and twisting in rhythmically.

  4. Homework Task 3: This homework task is designed for you to extend your learning and give your own opinions. You can also do research to really extend your learning and achieve the highest levels in Music. Write a paragraph to answer the following questions. Focus carefully on your spelling and grammar: Q: Why is African Music never written down? Q: How do you think African musicians learn music?

  5. Homework Task 4: African Vocal Music Music is a way of life for A______ people. Music, rhythms, dance and singing go hand in hand. S_____ have many uses in African culture. They are not just used for entertainment. African musicians often sing ____________. This means there are no i__________. They make the music more interesting by singing in h______ and creating rich sounds with layers of voices. Songs are taught o________. This means they are not w______ down. People learn songs and music by singing and performing with others and this is how songs are learned and passed from generation to generation. There are many different types of songs. There are work songs, teaching songs, songs for c__________ and songs for worship. Story telling songs are a way of preserving tribal history. In some cultures there are even special families of musicians whose job it is to teach, through the songs, the history and legends surrounding the tribe. African singing and songs has influenced more popular singing styles too such as S_________ and G_____Music. Keywords African celebration Songs harmony a cappella orally Spirituals written Gospel instruments Task: Copy out or print the paragraph below. Use the keywords from the text box on the right to fill in the gaps.

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