In KS3 music you will look at musical cycles, but what exactly are they? Well, as a music student, you should know that we are not talking about tuneful bikes when we mention musical cycles!
Cycle means 'going around' or 'repeating' so it comes as no surprise that musical cycles often feature repeating melodies, rhythms, harmonies and chord progressions.
Musical cycles are an important part of music and so we've written two quizzes on the subject for you to try. This first quiz explores the fundamentals of cyclical music and its use by musicians across the globe, particularly in Ghana and India. Take your time and read each question carefully before choosing your answers. And don't forget the helpful comments - these can help to explain anything you are unsure of. Good luck!
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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Music
Either, any or all of these may be repeated
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Linear progressions can be abbreviated as prg (eg 3-prg. = third progression). You might also see progressions abbreviated as Zg. from the German word Zug
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Often made of five notes from which a melody is formed
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Think of melorhythm as melody and rhythm - the two factors which make a tune
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Remember 'poly' = many
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Tala illustrates rhythmic patterns in Indian music
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A tihai, as well as ending a section of music, also creates a transition into the next section
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The word mnemonic comes from the Greek goddess of memory, Mnemosyne
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Think of linear as a line - it only goes one way. A cycle goes round in a circle
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Memorise how cycles differ to linear progressions
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