-Decoding the Song
Under File, click “Make a Copy.” Rename your copy with the decade you are studying and your
name (Example: 1960’s Smith).
Song Title:
Performed by:
Genre:
History of this Performer:
Year First Performed:
Decade:
Genre:
Find the musical elements of this song! Highlight in bold the description that best fits this song
for each element.
Texture: homophonic
Form: Verse/chorus
Expressive Elements:
monophonic
Ballad
polyphonic
Free form
Other___________________
Fast
Slow
Loud
Soft
Staccato (detached and choppy)
Most memorable element: Melody
rhythm
Mixed (both are present)
Mixed (both are present)
Legato (smooth and connected)
harmony
Lyrics (copy and paste the lyrics):
Why is this a good example of the music of its decade?
expression
lyrics