A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Archived unit: West African call and response song (Theme: Animals).
This unit introduces pupils to the musical form of call and response, a conversational style where a leader's phrase is answered by a group. Pupils learn to perform a traditional Ghanaian song, developing their understanding of rhythm, tempo, dynamics, and timbre. They explore how different percussion instruments, such as bongo drums, djembe drums, cabasa, kalimba, and glockenspiel, can represent various animal sounds. Through singing, playing, and composing, pupils enhance their musical skills and cultural awareness.
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