Yothu Yindi Listening Lesson

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Yothu Yindi Gapu This is a traditional song from the Gumatji Clan north east of Arnhem Land. The song is about the salt water. It talks about the tide turning as it gathers foam and brings life into the sea.

1. Name the three sound sources in this piece - and describe their roles

Source

Role

2. Describe the Tone Colour of the voice .............................................................................................................................................. ..............................................................................................................................................

3. Describe the Pitch of the voice - or even Draw its contour ( ............................ ) ......................................................................................................................... .........................................................................................................................

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Name ....................................... Class ..................

Sunset Dreaming (Djapana) 1. Identify all the Layers in this piece (Instruments and Performing Media)

2. What aspects seem to be traditional and what aspects seem to be influenced by Western styles?

Traditional

Western

3. Outline the Structure of this piece using the following terms: (Verse Intro Bridge Pre_Chorus Coda Chorus)

Homework Summarise the Table @ http://www.aboriginalartonline.com/culture/amusic2.php onto a piece of A4 paper with your name on it. Did you know of all these musical instruments? http://www.yothuyindi.com/ http://www.manikay.com/ http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/sass/music/musicarchive/AusGeneral.html http://www.aboriginalartonline.com/culture/amusic.php!