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Music at key stage 3    (Year 7)

Unit 2: Form and structure (exploring structures)

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About this unit

This unit develops pupils' ability to recognise, explore and use different musical structures and understand how they can create different effects.

During the unit they learn about the importance of contrast and variety in musical structures. They learn how to sing a 'call and response' song and explore ostinato accompaniments (rhythmic and/or melodic). They create and develop pieces in both ternary and simple rondo form, making connections between the structure and its impact on the listener.

This unit is expected to take 5-14 hours.


Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. Introduction: why does music need structure?
2. Exploration: what structures can we use to organise sounds? 
3. Exploration: what structures can we use to organise sounds? (2)
4. Exploration: what structures can we use to organise sounds? (3)
5. Application: using structures to describe a journey