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Music Terms

Music Terms. Lyrics = the words Refrain = the chorus or repeated part Verse = sections using the same music but different lyrics Vocals = the singing Melody = the main tune of the music Harmony = singing that sounds good with the main tune

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Music Terms

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  1. Music Terms Lyrics = the words Refrain = the chorus or repeated part Verse = sections using the same music but different lyrics Vocals = the singing Melody = the main tune of the music Harmony = singingthatsounds good with the main tune Instrumentation = the non-singing music Interlude = a part with no singing Major = happy sounding music or chords Minor = sadsounding music or chords Tempo = the speed of a piece of music Style = a type of music (disco, pop, rock, country, hip-hop) Ballad = a songthat tells a story, alsoused for a slow song

  2. #1 “Song Title” By Artist (Year) Your Group Member Names

  3. #2 Lyrics • Put the refrain and a significantstanza or twofrom the lyrics here.

  4. #3 Lyrics Analysis • Whois the speaker and how do you know? • Summarize the meaning of yoursong in two sentences. • Point out twoexamples of figurative language or interestinglines.

  5. #4 Music Analysis • How do the vocalsconvey the speaker’s point-of-view? • How does the instrumentation support the meaning? • Select a one-minute snippet of the song to play and point out somethingyouwant us to notice about this part.

  6. Day 1: Ms. G’s Favorite SongsAnalysis • Whole Class: StereoHeart • Small Groups: • Eleanor Rigby • The Winner Takes It All • The Sound of Silence • The Times They Are a-Changin’

  7. Day 2: YourChoiceAnalysis • Groups of 1, 2, or 3 • Yourchoice of a school-appropriatesong • Bring in a CD or mp3 of yoursong • Bring in the printed lyrics • Options from me: • I Am a Rock by Simon and Garfunkel • Blowin’ in the Wind by Bob Dylan • SomeoneLike You by Adele • Sunday, Bloody Sunday by U2 • Penny Lane by the Beatles • CaliforniaDreamin’ by the Mamas and the Papas • O Very Young by Cat Stevens

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