From Advancing Music Theory
This lesson is part of the Rhythm, Meter & Form category.
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Objectives[edit]
- Students will be familiar with different types of metrical dissonance and their use in music.
- Students will be familiar with different methods of interrupting or changing the meter of a musical composition.
- Students will be familiar with syncopated rhythms and their effects, including anticipation of the beat
Resources[edit]
- Suzanne Vega, "Tom's Diner"
Class Activities[edit]
- Discussion and definition of tuplets, asymmetrical meter, hemiola and changing meter
- Identification and analysis of different types of metrical dissonance in music of different styles
- Discussion and definition of syncopation, isolated metric deviations like fermatas, ritardando and rubato, and stylistic deviations like swing
- Analysis of metric deviation in different types of music
- Exploration of rhythmic foundations of Carnatic and Hindustani music
- Performance of music with improvised metrical deviation
Assignments[edit]
- Identification and analysis of different types of metrical dissonance in music of different styles
- Identification and analysis of metric deviation in written and recorded music
Assessments[edit]
Rhythm & Meter |
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Fundamentals | |
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Intermediate Concepts | |
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Advanced Concepts | |
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Theory II |
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