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GCSE OCR Student Guide to Area of Study 3: Rhythms of the World

Musical elements covered:
  • Pitch & Melody
  • Harmony & Tonality
  • Structure
  • Instruments & Timbre
  • Texture
  • Rhythm & Metre and Tempo
  • Dynamics, Expression & Articulation

Give your class all the knowledge, skills and practice they need with these targeted and flexible study guides for each Area of Study. By exploring the historical context of the period, studying musical elements, and applying knowledge to activities and exam-style questions, students will be completely familiar with the Area of Study!

Regular analysis activities with answers help students actively apply their new understanding and engage with the music – and annotated musical examples, listening links and key term definitions support learning throughout.

Perfect exam preparation
  • Boost retention with 1-page revision summaries and comprehensive glossaries
  • Prepare for the listening paper with practice exam-style questions and answers
AoS 3: Rhythms of the World Some of the cultures in this topic area are among the world’s oldest civilisations, where music-making has been prominent for thousands of years. Discover the wide range of musical styles and help your students become more familiar with the unique musical features that give each culture its distinct sound.

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