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==Resources==
==Resources==


==== Readings ====
====Readings====


*[https://rapanalysis.com Connor, ''Rap Analysis'']
*[https://rapanalysis.com Connor, ''Rap Analysis'']


==== Listening or Videos ====
====Listening or Videos====


* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWveXdj6oZU Vox: "Rapping, deconstructed"]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWveXdj6oZU Vox: "Rapping, deconstructed"]


==Class Activities==
==Class Activities==
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*Rhythmic transcription of a rap excerpt
*Rhythmic transcription of a rap excerpt
*Composition of a rap
*Composition of a rap
==Assessments==


==Notes==
==Notes==

Revision as of 18:22, 17 July 2020

This lesson is part of the Rhythm, Meter & Form category.

Objectives

  • Students will be familiar with the history and characteristics of hip-hop.
  • Students will explore the rhythmic characteristics of rap.

Resources

Readings

Listening or Videos

Class Activities

  • Discussion of the origins and history of hip-hop
  • Rhythmic and prosodic analysis of different types of hip-hop music
  • Composition and improvisation of a short rap

Assignments

  • Rhythmic transcription of a rap excerpt
  • Composition of a rap

Notes