EXAMPLE #4:
Name of Music Example or Song:
The song is called Imagine by John Lennon.
URL or location or CD Track No:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRhq-yO1KN8
1. Do you hear any musical instruments playing? If so, does it sound like one instrument alone, several instruments, or a large group of instruments (like a band or an orchestra)?
a. Yes, I hear one instrument playing which is the piano. 2. Do you hear a singer? If so, is it just one singer alone or a group of singers? What is the voice type (male or female)?
a. Yes, the singer was the composer and John Lennon (who was a famous member of The Beatles.) 3. If there is a singer, how important are the lyrics (text of the song) to your enjoyment of the music? What are the
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The lyrics are very important because it teaches me that we should live in a world of love, peace, and harmony with no prejudices to anyone. The lyrics are very beautiful and want all of the people to live in the now and respect every living thing.
4. Is there a definite beat? If so, is it strong (easily heard) or weak (in the background)? (HINT: A beat is the recurring, regular pulse of the music. If you tap your foot while listening to music, you are likely tapping on that pulse. If you have an easy time tapping your foot, you would say the beat is "strong", meaning easily heard. If you have to struggle to tap your foot, you would say the beat is "weak", meaning it is in the background and not obvious.)
a. Imagine is a very melodic melody with a lovely easy to follow beat.
5. What is the tempo (speed of the beats) of the example? Slow, medium, fast, or very fast? (Use your own judgment
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This song is easily understood with a beautiful and great message and lyrics.
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EXAMPLE #5:
Name of Music Example or Song:
The song is called Shut up and Dance by Walk The Moon.
URL or location or CD Track No:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JCLY0Rlx6Q
1. Do you hear any musical instruments playing? If so, does it sound like one instrument alone, several instruments, or a large group of instruments (like a band or an orchestra)?
a. Yes, I hear a modern band using electrical guitars and drums. 2. Do you hear a singer? If so, is it just one singer alone or a group of singers? What is the voice type (male or female)?
a. One main male singer with some backup singers who also play the instruments. 3. If there is a singer, how important are the lyrics (text of the song) to your enjoyment of the music? What are the lyrics about?
a. The lyrics are conveying a modern love song of a guy trying to persuade a girl to stop talking and dance with him. The lyrics are about this young man wanting the young lady to be with him, so they can create a future together.
4. Is there a definite beat? If so, is it strong (easily heard) or weak (in the
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