How can we develop ideas in fusion music?
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- In this lesson, we will find our inspiration in order to create our own fusion piece. We will identify which cultural styles and ideas to develop through different composition techniques such as repetition, variation, and call and response.
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6 Questions
Q1.
Name two West African drums
Snare and bass drum
Tabla and bongos
Q2.
Where did this instrument originate?
England
Wales
Q3.
Name this set of pitches
Bb minor
C harmonic minor
Q4.
What is a drone?
A chord played as an arpeggio throughout the song.
A chord played in a staccato rhythm.
Q5.
What style of fusion is "Release" by Afro Celt Sound System?
American jazz and West African traditions.
Reggae and dubstep.
Q6.
How did travel help Afro Celt Sound System form?
Simon Emmerson liked to fly.
Travel brings people from different cultures together.
6 Questions
Q1.
How long is the piece you need to create?
2 minutes
3 minutes
Q2.
How many styles of music is the film company asking you to fuse for the travel documentary?
1
5
Q3.
Which style of music includes this melodic feature?
Afro Celt Sound System
Bhangra
Q4.
Which fusion includes this harmonic feature?
Afrobeat
Bhangra
Q5.
Which of these compositional techniques could be used to extend an idea?
Playing the same part in a different octave.
Remove some of the notes.
Q6.
What does tonal mean?
The piece is in a minor key.
The pitches create a clashing sound.