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World Music

Study of world music should involve some research into the culture (including art, drama, mythical stories etc.) which are usually closely linked with the musical experience. Music as a natural and live every day event is quite a different experience from listening to music on CD or the radio.

African

TASK: Compose a piece based on polyrhythms similar to those used in Ghana.

BRIEF: You have been asked to provide music to be played at a display of African masks in the foyer or a school or college.

Reference: KS3 African to Caribbean for a Ghanaian composition

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Gamelan

TASK:   To involve the sounds of the Gamelan through gongs, bells and xylophones.

BRIEF:  You need to provide dance music for use at a celebration of the arts in south East Asia.

Helpful Web site http://www.ancient-future.com/bali.html

Indian Raga

TASK: Develop a known raga which starts slow and builds in speed and intensity

BRIEF:  Your task is to provide music for tourists on a scenic tour of a part of India by steam train.  (There are many steam train lines in India)

 

 

Culture Mix

TASK:  To create a composition combining musical elements from different world cultures.

BRIEF: Compose a piece of music to be performed at the Commonwealth Institute in London to celebrate the world of music. The music should combine elements from different musical cultures.

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