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From Gameplan to Rap:  Exploring the Single Tone Principle from a Multicultural Perspective Lesson PlanFrom Gameplan to Rap:  Exploring the Single Tone Principle from a Multicultural Perspective Lesson Plan
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From Gameplan to Rap: Exploring the Single Tone Principle from a Multicultural Perspective

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Young scholars discover the component parts of the gamelan and how to perform a simple, single tone composition. They perform a single tone composition and relate an older musical form to the more familiar, modern version found in rap music.

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gamelan, gong-chime culture, single tone composition, visual and performing arts
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Grade
5th - 7th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Year
2002

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