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Influences on Musical Styles

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Students discuss music of other eras students discuss the influence of elements such as politics, social events, etc. on music of the time. They examine the cause and effect of musical diversity after watching a video segment: "Behind the Music."

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6th - 12th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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