Bolero
Maurice Ravel
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First listen
Listen once without writing. What do you notice?
Listen closely
1 RHYTHMWhat pattern keeps repeating?
Sentence stemThe ___ pattern keeps repeating.
Vocabulary
- drum
- steady
- repeated
- even
2 TIMBREWhich instrument has the melody each time?
Sentence stemThe melody is played by ___.
Vocabulary
- flute
- clarinet
- bassoon
- strings
- brass
3 DYNAMICSHow does the volume change from beginning to end?
Sentence stemThe music becomes ___.
Vocabulary
- louder
- fuller
- stronger
- more powerful
4 STRUCTUREWhat stays the same and what changes each time the melody returns?
Sentence stemThe ___ stays the same while the ___ changes.
Vocabulary
- rhythm
- melody
- instrument
- volume
5 TEXTUREHow does the texture grow from the beginning to the end?
Sentence stemThe texture grows from ___ to ___.
Vocabulary
- thin
- thick
- one main sound
- a full orchestra
How does this piece make you feel?
There is no right or wrong answer. Which words match your response?
calmexcitedhopefulcuriousjoyfulpowerfulpeacefultensedreamybravethoughtfulenergeticmysteriouscomfortedrestlessproudsadsurprisedupliftedfocused
Music through time
1928 · 20th-century orchestral
- Medieval500–1400
- Baroque1600–1750
- Classical1750–1820
- Romantic1820–1900
- 20th century1900–2000
- Contemporary2000–present