Lesson 1: Music from Different Cultures

How does music reflect culture and tradition?
What makes music from different cultures unique?

Culture, style, tradition

MU:Re7.2.8a
Compare the context of music within a variety of genres, cultures, and historical periods.
MU:Cn11.0.8a
Demonstrate understanding of relationships between music and the other arts, other disciplines, varied contexts, and daily life.

Students listen to music from different cultures and discuss musical characteristics and purposes.

Students may assume all music follows similar structures.

Provide listening guides.
Encourage discussion and reflection.

Students describe characteristics of a musical example.