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Learning objective

  • To explore how cyclic patterns are used in gamelan music.

Success criteria

  • I can recognise a cyclic pattern when
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National curriculum

Music

Pupils should be taught to:

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Expand and add detail and give the children some time to discuss the statement with their partner.

Learning objective

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Could have help with notating their tune; could only notate the lower octave version.

Pupils working at greater depth

Could add the lead part to their performance.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with a secure understanding indicated by: composing an eight-note tune using

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Vocabulary definitions

  • cyclical

    A structure where the same melody or pattern is repeated.

  • slendro scale

    A five note scale used in gamelan music.

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In this unit

Assessment - Music KS2: Instrumental: Indonesia

Lesson 1: Review of learning

Lesson 2: Gamelan music

Lesson 3: Exploring octaves

Lesson 4: Cyclic patterns

Lesson 5: Finishing touches

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Last update: 18th February, 2026

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