Lesson 2: Comparing Musical Styles

What musical elements help define different styles of music?
How can we compare musical works?

Style, genre, rhythm, melody

MU:Re9.1.8a
Apply appropriate criteria to evaluate musical works and performances.
MU:Re7.2.8a
Compare the context of music within a variety of genres, cultures, and historical periods.

Students listen to multiple musical examples and compare musical elements.

Students may focus mainly on lyrics rather than musical characteristics.

Provide listening charts.
Encourage group discussion.

Students identify similarities and differences between musical examples.