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Pop Culture Icons: Medieval Music

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Kids compare and contrast music from the past to the present. They listen to and review the characteristics of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Pop music. Then, they discuss the differences in each and how musical icons from the past have influenced pop music of today. Two fun extensions are included. 

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pop music, renaissance music, compare and contrast

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the baroque period, compare and contrast, medieval music, pop music, renaissance music, music icons, visual and performing arts
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7th - 12th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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