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Three bands, three eras of sound
Age 12 · Music
Music from different times and places uses different instruments, rhythms and moods. Comparing a string quartet, a jazz trio and a rock band trains your ear to recognise each style.
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In the picture
- String quartet: acoustic bowed strings, classical music from the 18th century onward
- Jazz trio: saxophone and swing rhythm, born in the United States around 1900
- Rock band: amplified electric guitars and loud drums, popular since the 1950s
Examples
- A film soundtrack that switches from soft violins to an electric guitar riff when the action starts
- Hearing a saxophone solo in a café and guessing it is jazz
Key takeaways
- The instruments of a group are a strong clue to the period and place of a piece
- Comparing pieces helps you build reference points to describe what you hear
Quiz: Three bands, three eras of sound (Age 12)
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When you hear a piece of music you don’t know, what is a strong clue to when and where it comes from?
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You hear amplified electric guitars and loud drums. Which style is it most likely to be?
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Why is it useful to compare a string quartet, a jazz trio and a rock band?
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