Music Lesson: Legato and Staccato
Created by Teacher(s): Yen-Yen Chiu|Published on: October 27, 2024
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Visual and Performing Arts
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: Global
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Synopsis
Students use legato and staccato to compose a piece that reflects a climate change effect or event.
Inquire: Students learn the musical terms legato and staccato and explore their musical effects.
Investigate: Students listen to two movements by a climate composer and discuss how legato and staccato represent climate impacts.
Inspire: Students create a musical composition using legato and staccato to reflect a climate change effect or event.
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