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1. What is a time signature, and how is it represented in musical notation?

2. How does the time signature indicate the organization of beats within a musical bar?

3. Can you provide an example of common time signatures and explain their rhythmic characteristics?

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1. What defines an irregular time signature, and how does it differ from regular time signatures?

2. Can you provide examples of commonly used irregular time signatures in music?

3. Can you identify any famous compositions that prominently feature irregular time signatures?

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List out what you have learned from week 1 and week 3 and what do you find that intrigues you?

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1. What are the categories of the performance direction?

2. Do give at least two examples of the above performance direction according to their category.

3. Did you achieve your goal for the last quarter?

4. What’s your goal for the goal for this quarter?

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1. What are major or minor keys?

2. How are the major and minor keys being used in music?

3. How do you find the relative minor of the major keys?

4. What are diatonic scales?

5. What are three types of Minor scales?

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1. What is an Interval in Music?

2. How do we describe an interval?

3. How many types of quality of intervals are there?

4. Arrange the quality of the intervals from smallest to largest.

5. What are the perfect intervals in a diatonic major scale?

6. What are the major intervals in the diatonic major scale?

7. What are the minor intervals?

8. What are Diminished intervals?

9. What are Augmented intervals?

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Pentatonic scales were developed independently by many ancient civilizations and are still used in various musical styles to this day.

Most common type - It has no semitone intervals between any of the notes.

Amazing Grace

Cotton Eyed Joe

Auld Lang Syne

O fortruna

Gamelan music

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Akebono scales ( Do Re Me So Le ) C,D,Eb,G,Ab

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Akebono scales ( Do Re Me So Le ) C,D,Eb,G,Ab

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Pentatonic scales

1 2 b3 5 b6  1

The 5 note pentatonic Akebono scale comes from traditional Japanese Music.  The scale has no tonic or “root” note so any note in the scale can be used at the root.  Even though it only has 5 different notes, the ability of each one to be the root allows a tremendous amount of freedom and exploration.  This collection of notes is quite hypnotic, majestic, mysterious and almost enchanting and simultaneously haunting.

The Akebono scale is a musical scale commonly used in traditional Japanese music. Akebono and the Diatonic scale use the same intervals, but Akebono has no fixed tonic; as such, any Akebono note can be the tonic

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Pentatonic scales

Take out 3rd and 7th of a major scale

1 2 4 5 6

Aka tonbo

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Pentatonic scale

Minor scale take out re(4th)  and so(7th).

originally adapted from shamisen music for the tuning of the koto. Today it remains as one of the most regularly used Japanese scales.

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List out what you have learned from week 4 to week 6 and what do you find that intrigues you?

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1. Identified and labeled at least 3 INTERVALS from the musical passage given (2 points)

2. Your Final Product should include your own choice of Italian Terms/Performance Direction (Sign) (5 points)

3. Identify the KEY & KEY SIGNATURE of the musical passage. (ex of key: C major?) (1 points)

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1. What are the topics being covered in this quarter?

Performance Direction- Sign

Irregular Time Signature

Intervals

Scales

2. What is the SOI for this quarter and how did the SOI guide or provide you a direction in your process of learning?

SOI: Expression of arts can portray the identity of a certain culture

Different musical genres often originate from specific cultural contexts. For instance, jazz emerged from African American communities in the United States, flamenco from the Andalusian region of Spain, and traditional Japanese music from the rich cultural heritage of Japan.

Expression instructions provide artists with a framework for effectively conveying the art of a certain culture by emphasizing cultural themes, emotional resonance, authenticity, innovation, and cross-cultural dialogue. By following these instructions, artists can create works that not only reflect their cultural identity but also engage and resonate with diverse audiences around the world.

3. GC: Personal and Cultural Expression

Musical scales offer a structured framework for expressing a wide range of emotions. Different scales, modes, and tonalities evoke distinct emotional qualities. For example, the major scale often conveys feelings of joy and brightness, while the minor scale is associated with melancholy or introspection. Musicians select scales based on the emotional message they wish to convey, allowing for personal expression of their inner thoughts and feelings.

4. Key concept: Identity

Musical scales serve as a means for individuals to express their emotions and inner experiences. The choice of scale can reflect one's mood, temperament, and personal narrative. For example, someone might gravitate towards a minor scale to convey feelings of melancholy or introspection, while another person might prefer a major scale for a more joyful or uplifting expression.

5. Related concept: Expression and Structure

the connection between musical scales and the concepts of expression and structure is essential to understanding how music communicates and functions. Scales provide the raw material for expression, shaping the emotional content and artistic interpretation of music.