Ethnomusicology
Learning Module
- Creator(s):
I am a music teacher. This learning module is created for 4th-grade general music. I see the students once per week via Google Classroom. In this module, students will learn about the history of ethnic music, instruments, movement, and songs of specific cultures. After learning the specific knowledge through multimodality activities, students will demonstrate their knowledge through an oral presentation. This module should take four (4) weeks to complete because I only see the student once per week.
I have been teaching general music for ten (10) years. This is my first time transferring my general music curriculum to an online format. The newest transformation in this curriculum is students presenting a project individually or as a group. Traditionally, I would have the students perform as a class. Additional time should be allotted to students for accommodations. Supplementary material is provided in the teacher section for advanced students.
Connection to course material:
I wanted to connect this learning module to the engagement component admin update four (4) of this course. In the engagement segment, the presenter focused on behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement. I intend to have my students engage through these three (3) components during this learning module. During the update number four (4), the presenter also spoke about using technology for engagement. There were three (3) components we spoke about. Those components are interactive, narrative, and novelty. Throughout this learning module, I focus on those components, so my students can make a connection through music with culture and history.
Assessment for students:
Students are going to be assessed through a performance assessment. They are going to receive feedback from their peers and the instructor. The students are going to be assessed on the information they researched and presentation skills. Students are welcome to include music theory components as well. The music theory components could be but are not limited to rhythm, singing, movement, and performing on an instrument. Assessment is in the presentation section.
Grades:
Music National Standards:
National Association for Music Education. (2014, November 5). 2014 Music Standards. NAfME. https://nafme.org/my-classroom/standards/core-music-standards/
Prior Knowledge and Experience:
Limitations:
Welcome to our Ethnomusicology Module!
We will have some exciting goals for this learning module! Please take the time to read over the objectives. We are going to accomplish these learning targets. I am really excited about this week's module.
Learning Targets:
Assignments:
Welcome to the Ethnomusicology Learning Module!
Students will have some exciting goals for this learning module! Please take the time to read over the objectives. We are going to accomplish these learning targets. I am really excited about this weeks module.
Learning Targets: Students will be able to:
Assignments:
I have tons of information to share with you, but first, I would love to know what you know about ethnomusicology? Please complete the KWL interactive worksheet. Tell me what you know about the following genres of music and or the culture.
If you have any questions, please unmute yourself, and I would be more than happy to help you!
Don't rush, and if you do not know any information, that is OK!
Once you have completed your KWL chart please watch the video below. Try to keep up with the rhythms!
DANCE MONKEY Body Percussion. (2020, August 3). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCbHorUPGMw
The KWL chart's objective is to gain knowledge of the students' experience and/or exposure to specific music genres. The learning module is a live music class through Google Classroom, so the students are welcome to ask questions and be interactive.
I would suggest setting a timer for the survey. Allow 10-15 minutes for the survey. Allow 10-15 minutes for students to share their answers. If students do not know any information regarding the genres or culture, ask them what they want to know. They can write those statements down and revisit their KWL chart at the end of the learning module.
The students will complete the KWL Chart based on the following genres:
The students are going to share their KWL Chart. This strategy will help students learn from each other and spark peer-to-peer conversations.
If some students completed the KWL chart before the allotted, have the students watch the video below. The objective of the video is to get the students moving and keeping up with rhythms.
DANCE MONKEY Body Percussion. (2020, August 3). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCbHorUPGMw
Welcome to our Ethnomusicology Module! I am so excited about all of the material we are going to cover during this module. It would be best if you had completed your survey. If you haven't completed the survey, please do not move forward. Complete the survey worksheet.
Take some time to read through the rules, expectations, and grading system. I know we are going to rock it out!
Rules and Expectations:
Grading System:
Let's get started!
Learning Target: I can experience and respond to music of various styles and genres from a variety of world cultures
What is Ethnomusicology? We are going to take the time to break down the term ethnomusicology.
Ethnomusicology is the study of ethnic (cultural) music. Another term for ethnomusicology is World Music. Now, it is time to learn about the history of the term ethnomusicology. I am going to present my screen. Follow along with the presentation. There is a worksheet that is fill in the blank. The answers are in the presentation, so you must pay attention to complete the assignment.
Complete the "What is World Music?" worksheet that is attached below.
Complete the World Music crossword puzzle below. Time yourself to see how long it takes you to complete the worksheet! Once you have completed the puzzle worksheet, type your time of completion in the chatbox. If you do not want to enter your time of completion in the chatbox, send me a direct message.
Take a few minutes to complete the reflection questions below. Upload your assignment to Google Classroom.
Update #1: Reflection Questions:
Watch the video below. Enjoy!
A Musical Journey - SongLibrary. (2015, April 23). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNv6XvRJQS4
Welcome the Ethnomusicology Module!
This is a general music course for fourth-graders. The music class is 45 minutes per week via Google Classroom. This module will only reflect 30 mins of the music class. The other 15 minutes o the class is our class routine. It will take four (4) weeks for each class to complete this learning module. There are a total of two (2) fourth-grade classes. The students should have completed their KWL chart for a pre-assessment and a survey. This information can be utilized throughout the module for each student. Ensure that each student review the rules, expectations, and grading system.
Take the time to review the classroom rules, expectations, and grading systems. Provide examples further to explain the rules, expectations, and grading system. You can also have the students provide examples and demonstrations.
Class Routine (15 minutes)
Rules and Expectations:
Grading System:
Let's get started!
Break down the term for the students. You can ask the students to attempt to break the word down.
What is Ethnomusicology? We are going to take the time to break down the term ethnomusicology.
Ethnomusicology is the study of ethnic (cultural) music. Another term for ethnomusicology is World Music. Now, it is time to learn about the history of the term ethnomusicology. There is a presentation on What is World Music. Present the PDF and inform the students to follow along. The students are required to complete a fill in the blank worksheet based on the presentation.
After the presentation, the students are going to complete a puzzle based on the presentation. Encourage the students to time themselves while completing the puzzle. Encourage the students to post how long it took them to complete the puzzle. If they are uncomfortable with posting their time, they are allowed to send you a direct message. Encourage the students to help each other.
Students are going to take a few minutes to complete the reflection questions below. Upload your assignment to Google Classroom.
Comment Request:
Reflection Questions:
If students need additional time, please allow the time to complete the assignment. Once the students complete their assignments, have the class watch the YouTube video below. This video is laying the foundation for the lessons ahead.
A Musical Journey - SongLibrary. (2015, April 23). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNv6XvRJQS4
Note:
African Music
Learning Target: I can experience and respond to music of various styles and genres from a variety of world cultures.
I am so excited about our new musical journey. We are going to start our journey to Africa. We are going to start with a video! Watch the video below. At the same time, watching the video tries to find the song's tempo (speed) by clapping along with the drum.
YORUBA DUNDUN TALKING DRUM ENSEMBLE (FROM LAGBAJA.COM). (2010, October 26). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0L2fhqFzKU
The video below is our introduction video into African music. In the video, the Kennedy center focuses on the Djembe drum. We are going to learn about learn some brief history of the drum.
Five(ish) Minute Drum Lesson - African Drumming: Lesson 1: The Djembe. (2012, June 4). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5U8md4rZS8
Ok, let's start the presentation on Africa. During the presentation, complete the African Music worksheet. Always remember the answers are in the presentation, so make sure you are paying attention.
Take some time to watch the video below on the Djembe performance
Djembe Solo by Master Drummer: M’Bemba Bangoura. (2011, May 13). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMs3LTtgwY8
Update #2:
Take 5-7 minutes to complete the Reflection Questions below. We are going to share our answers with the class.
Notes to students:
African Music
The class routine is going to take place. The world music lesson should last 20-25 minutes and 10 minutes for the writing component.
Class Routine (5 minutes)
Once the class routine is completed, transition the students into the African Music module with the following video. Encourage the students to find the tempo (speed) of the song. You could review the definition of the musical term tempo (speed). If you need a mini-review on tempo, class rhythmic patterns at different speeds to ensure the students understand. Encourage students to try to class the repetitive rhythmic pattern during the video. Remember to inform the students to mute themselves during the video.
YORUBA DUNDUN TALKING DRUM ENSEMBLE (FROM LAGBAJA.COM). (2010, October 26). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0L2fhqFzKU
The video below is our introduction video into African music. In the video, the Kennedy center focuses on the Djembe drum. We are going to learn about learn some brief history of the drum. If students have questions about the video, please allow time to have a class discussion about their questions. This might limit time for assignments. Assignments can be completed, and the module can be adjusted as well carry along.
Five(ish) Minute Drum Lesson - African Drumming: Lesson 1: The Djembe. (2012, June 4). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5U8md4rZS8
Present the African Music PowerPoint. During the presentation, the students will complete the African Music worksheet. The answers are in the presentation. The students have access to the presentation, as well.
After the presentation show the video below to the students. This video is about the Djembe Drum.
Djembe Solo by Master Drummer: M’Bemba Bangoura. (2011, May 13). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMs3LTtgwY8
Inform the students to take 5-7 minutes to complete the Reflection Questions below. The students are going to share our answers with the class.
Comment Request:
Notes to students:
Note to teacher:
Indonesian Music
Review Questions: We are going to share our answers via vocally or in the chat. When I call your name, please be prepared. Thank you!
Today we are going to learn about Indonesian Music. We are going to start with a video. While watching the video, take note of the instruments. Do the instrument look familiar? Does the instrument sound different based on what we are used to hearing?
Gamelan recorded in Peliatan Bali Indonesia in 1985. (2018, October 11). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGCSrC8RN6c
Ok, let's share our answers in the chatroom.
Now, we are going to start the presentation. During the presentation, complete the Indonesian Music worksheet. Always remember the answers are in the presentation, so make sure you are paying attention.
Now that we have gained some knowledge about Gamelan music, watch the video below and reflect on our performances. Can you recognize some of the main components of the music that we learned during the presentation?
Balinese Gamelan Angklung. (2017, December 12). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQYljTOkgH0
Update #3:
Reflection Questions: Share your answer in the chatroom. Select one peer to respond to their answers for each question.
Peer response rubric.
Homework:
Indonesian Music
The class routine is going to take place. The world music lesson should last 20-25 minutes and 10 minutes for the writing component.
Class Routine (5 minutes)
Start with review questions. The students are allowed to share their answers via vocally or in the chat. When you call the student's name, please inform them to be prepared.
The students are going to learn about Indonesian Music. They are going to start with a video, and at the same time, watching the video inform the students to take note of the instruments. Do the instrument look familiar? Does the instrument sound different based on what we are used to hearing? The instruments should look familiar to the students based on our previous music classes. The students have had several performances with Orff instruments. The instruments will sound different from the students. Indonesian Music is note based on Western tonality, so the sound is different.
The students will share their answers in the chatroom. You can select a student to monitor the chatroom for you. The student can read the answers out loud.
Present the Indonesian Music PowerPoint. During the presentation, the students will complete the Indonesian Music worksheet. The answers are in the presentation. The students have access to the presentation, as well. Inform the students to complete the fillable fun fact worksheet.
Now that we have gained some knowledge about Gamelan music, watch the video below and reflect on our performances. Can you recognize some of the main components of the music that we learned during the presentation?
Balinese Gamelan Angklung. (2017, December 12). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQYljTOkgH0
Prompt the students to answer the reflection questions. The students will share their answers in the chatroom. The students will select one (1) peer to respond to their answers for each question.
Comment Request:
Peer response rubric.
Homework:
Note:
Advanced students:
Chinese Music
Learning Targets:
Assignments:
Review Questions: We are going to share our answers via vocally or in the chat. When I call your name please be prepared. Thank you!
We are going to start today's lesson with a video. While watching the video, note all of the instruments, the musician's body language, and the song's energy. How does this song make you feel? If you like, get up and dance to the music. Observe your movement. What instrument are you imitating?
RNZ Music: Hui-Ran Wang – Yi Dance. (2017, February 15). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDnX1Bk3MeE
Today we are going to learn about Chinese Music. We are going to start our presentation. During the presentation, complete the Chinese Music worksheet. Always remember the answers are in the presentation, so make sure you are paying attention.
Update #4:
Reflection Questions: Share your answer in the chatroom. Select one peer to respond to their answers for each question.
Homework:
Create a 30 seconds-1 minute video performing quarter notes, 8th notes, and 16th notes utilizing the Tabla syllables. You can be free with your composition. Submit your work via Google Drive.
Chinese Music
The class routine is going to take place. The world music lesson should last 20-25 minutes and 10 minutes for the writing component.
Class Routine (5 minutes)
Start with review questions. The students are allowed to share their answers via vocally or in the chat. When you call the students name please inform them be prepared.
We are going to start today's lesson with a video. While watching the video inform the students to take note of all of the instruments, the musician's body language, and the song's energy. The students should be aware of non-verbal body language. The students learned about this for our performances. Have the students reflect on how this song make them feel? Encourage the students to get up and dance to the music. Have the students observe your movement. What instrument are they imitating? The students can move their hands while listening to the music. They students can use a scarf or fabric to express movemement as well.
RNZ Music: Hui-Ran Wang – Yi Dance. (2017, February 15). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDnX1Bk3MeE
Present the Chinese Music PowerPoint. During the presentation the students will complete the Chinese Music worksheet. The answers are in the presentation. The students have access to the presentation as well. Inform the students to complete the fillable fun fact worksheet.
Prompt the students to answer the reflection questions. The students will share their answers in the chatroom. The students will select one (1) peer to respond to their answers for each question.
Homework:
Comment Request:
Note:
Indian Music
Learning Targets:
Assignments:
Review Questions: We are going to share our answers via vocally or in the chat. When I call your name, please be prepared. Thank you!
Watch the below and identify the instruments. If you are unsure of their traditional names, list the Western name for the instrument.
Best Flute by Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia. (2018, June 18). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bURTU2TNp18
Today we are going to learn about Indian Music. We are going to start with our PowerPoi. During the presentation, complete the Indian Music worksheet. Always remember the answers are in the presentation, so make sure you are paying attention.
Update #5: Reflection Questions: Share your answer in the chatroom.
Indian Music
The class routine is going to take place. The world music lesson should last 20-25 minutes and 10 minutes for the writing component.
Class Routine (5 minutes)
Start with review questions. The students are allowed to share their answers via vocally or in the chat. When you call the students name please inform them be prepared.
Inform the students to watch the below and identify the instruments. If they are unsure of the instruments traditional names, list the Western name for the instrument.
Best Flute by Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia. (2018, June 18). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bURTU2TNp18
Present the Chinese Music PowerPoint. During the presentation the students will complete the Chinese Music worksheet. The answers are in the presentation. The students have access to the presentation as well. Inform the students to complete the fillable fun fact worksheet.
Prompt the students to answer the reflection questions. The students will share their answers in the chatroom. The students will select one (1) peer to respond to their answers for each questions.
Comment Request:
Welcome to Presentation Day!!
Learning Targets:
Update #6:
We have learned so much about multiple cultures. Now it is your turn to do some research on World Music.
Prepare for your presentation on world music. You can select any country or continent. Select a genre of music and create a PowerPoint presentation. You are welcomed to use the format of our class presentations. You can be creative and provide an inspired performance of yourself. You can include family and friends in the presentation. Add in prompts with items around the house.
Presentation Checklist:
Your presentation is due next week, but we will use class time to share ideas. Before music class is over today, my goal is to ensure that everyone has their genre and feel confident about their presentation. Let's Rock it Out!
Attached is the presentation rubric
Welcome to Presentation Day!!
We have learned so much about multiple cultures. Now it is your turn to do some research on World Music.
Prepare for your presentation on world music. You can select any country or continent. Select a genre of music and create a PowerPoint presentation. You are welcomed to use the format of our class presentations. You can be creative and provide an inspired performance of yourself. You can include family and friends in the presentation. Add in prompts with items around the house.
Presentation Checklist:
Your presentation is due next week, but we will use class time to share ideas. Before music class is over today, my goal is to ensure that everyone has their genre and feel confident about their presentation. Let's Rock it Out!
Comment Request:
Attached is the presentation rubric
National Association for Music Education. (2014, November 5). 2014 Music Standards. NAfME. https://nafme.org/my-classroom/standards/core-music-standards/
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DANCE MONKEY Body Percussion. (2020, August 3). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCbHorUPGMw
4th Grade / Grading System. (n.d.). Park Meadow Elementary School. https://www.dvusd.org/Page/16353
Fun Music Company. (2019, July 5). The Fun Music Company - Resources for Music Education. Https://Funmusicco.Com. https://funmusicco.com
A Musical Journey - SongLibrary. (2015, April 23). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNv6XvRJQS4
YORUBA DUNDUN TALKING DRUM ENSEMBLE (FROM LAGBAJA.COM). (2010, October 26). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0L2fhqFzKU
Five(ish) Minute Drum Lesson - African Drumming: Lesson 1: The Djembe. (2012, June 4). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5U8md4rZS8
RNZ Music: Hui-Ran Wang – Yi Dance. (2017, February 15). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDnX1Bk3MeE
Best Flute by Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia. (2018, June 18). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bURTU2TNp18
Djembe Solo by Master Drummer: M’Bemba Bangoura. (2011, May 13). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMs3LTtgwY8
Gamelan recorded in Peliatan Bali Indonesia in 1985. (2018, October 11). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGCSrC8RN6c
Balinese Gamelan Angklung. (2017, December 12). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQYljTOkgH0