Polymeter

This lesson is part of the Rhythm, Meter & Form category.

Objectives

• Students will become familiar with the rhythmic characteristics of polymetricism.

Resources

Readings

• Magnuson, Sound Patterns: "Primitivism: E. Time Organization"

Class Activities

• Discussion and definition of polymeter and polyrhythms
• Analysis of music which features polymeter or polyrhythms
• Composition and improvisation in a polymetric structure

Assignments

• Identification and analysis of polymetric and polyrhythmic techniques in written and recorded music