Transcript Boardworks Musical Cycles W8

♫ 4A Musical Cycles ♫
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Learning objectives
To understand the difference between
linear and cyclic patterns.
To learn how to perform cyclic patterns.
To learn how to compose your own
cyclic pattern.
To identify some African instruments.
To learn about different cyclic patterns
used in African music and how to
perform them.
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Linear and cyclic patterns
♫ What is the difference between linear and cyclic patterns? ♫
Linear patterns involve different sections, as in binary (AB)
and ternary (ABA) form. Western music tends to be linear.
Cyclic patterns repeat and gradually change and develop.
Music from Africa, Indonesia and India is often cyclic.
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African music
Africa is made up of 53 different
countries. Their landscapes,
climates, languages and societies
are varied, but their music shares
some common features.
These features include cyclic
patterns, repetition, call-andresponse and polyrhythm.
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African instruments
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Polyrhythm
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Phase shifting
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