Learning objective
- To understand the key features of gamelan music.
Success criteria
- I know the types of instruments used
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National curriculum
Music
Children should be taught to:
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Cross-curricular links
None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Match the picture and play the audio clip. Give the children some time to discuss what it has in common with the image.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could have the name of each instrument read to them during the bingo activity; should discuss the music with a partner.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Could play the melody while everyone else is singing it.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: recalling that gamelan music is cyclical, that
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Vocabulary definitions
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gamelan
A traditional ensemble from Java and Bali, made up mainly of tuned percussion instruments.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 23rd July, 2025
