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==Resources==
==Resources==


==== Readings ====
* [http://academic.udayton.edu/PhillipMagnuson/soundpatterns/microcosms/primitivism.html Magnuson, ''Sound Patterns:'' "Primitivism: E. Time Organization"]


==Class Activities==
==Class Activities==

Revision as of 15:20, 31 July 2020

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

Objectives

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

Resources

Readings

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

Notes