Understanding Rhythm in Music

Understanding Rhythm in Music

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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Mrs. LC introduces rhythm as a key element of music, explaining its definition and relation to beat. She uses examples from Queen's 'We Will Rock You', Bee Gees' disco music, and Justin Timberlake's 'The Other Side' from Trolls to illustrate distinct rhythms. The video emphasizes rhythm's role in making music engaging and danceable. It concludes with a reminder of rhythm's importance and an activity in Google Classroom.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of rhythm?

A steady and unchanging beat

The lyrics of a song

A strong regular repeated pattern of movement or sound

The melody of a song

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does rhythm differ from beat?

Beat is steady and unchanging, while rhythm can vary within the beat

Rhythm is the melody, while beat is the lyrics

Beat is the melody, while rhythm is the lyrics

Rhythm is steady and unchanging, while beat can vary

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the rhythm in Queen's 'We Will Rock You'?

It has no rhythm

It uses a stomp-stomp-clap pattern

It has a complex melody

It features a lot of instruments

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When does the first instrument note appear in 'We Will Rock You'?

At the end of the song

After 1 minute and 30 seconds

After 30 seconds

At the beginning of the song

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Queen create 'We Will Rock You' with a simple rhythm?

To create a complex musical piece

To engage the audience in participation

To showcase their instrumental skills

To highlight the lead singer's vocals

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a characteristic of disco music as exemplified by the Bee Gees?

A focus on lyrics

A lack of rhythm

A driving and steady beat

A slow and steady beat

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is a steady rhythm important in dance music?

It makes the music sound complex

It helps people dance easily

It makes the music sound slow

It highlights the lyrics

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