Topic Two (1.2): Features of Film and Stage Music

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This topic will explore the key features of both film and stage music (musicals). You will be learning about the meaning of the key vocabulary linked to the two forms of entertainment, the musical components they are made up of and listen to examples of music from film and stage shows.

Quiz Icon.png Instructions

Begin by using the Topic 2 Features of Film and Stage Music resource, to explore the features of both music forms. Explore the resource thoroughly, making your own notes from the powerpoint. 

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Now, create a research resource of your own noting down the key facts in your own words. Be sure to listen to the examples provided in the powerpoint, as these will apply your new learning to real-life examples.

Make your research resource as creative as possible. It could be an audio report, piece of artwork, or anything you wish that will help you to memorise these features. 

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  • Can you name the key features of both film and stage music without checking your notes?
  • Can you now explain these features, using the key vocabulary linked to them?
  • Have you been able to link this learning to your own previous knowledge, e.g., film soundtracks you have already heard or musicals you have seen performed?

Bridge Icon.png  Support activity for this topic

Using the support resource sheet, respond to the questions using the Topic 2 Features powerpoint. You can use the prompt questions to help you memorise some of these key facts. 

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Stretch Icon.png Extension activity for this topic

Many films have been made into musical versions and musicals made into film versions. Here are examples of the same song, in its film form and live musical form.

Consider which you prefer and why? 

WATCH – So Long, Farewell – The Sound of Music Musical (YouTube) Links to an external site.

WATCH – So Long, Farewell, The film of Sound of Music (YouTube) Links to an external site.