Year 7 Reggae Knowledge Organiser

What is the definition of "Offbeat Rhythms" in music?

• Played on beats 1 & 3

• Played on beats 2 & 4

• Played on all beats

• Played on no beats

What does "Improvisation" mean in music?

• Pre-planned music

• Made up on the spot

• Written music

• Repeated music

What is "Call & Response" in music?

• Solo singing

• Leader sings and others copy

• Group singing

• Instrumental only

What is a "Riff" in music?

• A long melody

• A repeated pattern (melody or rhythm)

• A single note

• A random sound

What is the "Bass line" in music?

• Highest pitched part of music

• Middle pitched part of music

• Lowest pitched part of music

• No pitch

What are "Chords" in music?

• Single note played

• 2 or more notes played together

• Silence in music

• A drum beat

What is "Ska" in relation to Reggae?

• Slower version of Reggae

• Upbeat version of Reggae

• Classical version of Reggae

• Jazz version of Reggae

What is "Reggae" music known for?

• Fast-paced music

• Chilled out music on beats 2 & 4

• Classical music

• Rock music

What does "melody" refer to in music?

• The rhythm

• The tune

• The harmony

• The tempo

What does "articulation" mean in music?

• How notes are played

• The speed of music

• The volume of music

• The pitch of music