Musical Performances: Types –Solo, Deut, Trio, Quartet, Sextet, Septet, Octet and Choir. Meaning of these performance, Types.

Subject: 

Music

Term:

First Term

Week:

Week 10

Class:

Basic 9 / JSS 3

Previous lesson: 

The pupils have previous knowledge of

Art Songs: Western- Purcell, Schubert, Brahms, Mendelssohn and others. Nigerian – Laz Ekwueme, Ayo Bankole, Dan Agu, Sam Ojukwu, Akin Euba Felix Nwuba and others.

Topic:

Musical Performances: Types –Solo, Deut, Trio, Quartet, Sextet, Septet, Octet and Choir. Meaning of these performance, Types.

Behavioural objectives :

At the end of lesson, pupils should be able to:

 

1.Say different types of musical performances.

2. Explain the purpose of each type of performance.

3. Describe how to choose the right type of performance for the task at hand.

4. Write out the strengths and weaknesses of each type of performance

 

 

Instructional Materials:

  • Wall charts
  • Pictures
  • Related Online Video
  • Flash Cards

Methods of Teaching:

  • Class Discussion
  • Group Discussion
  • Asking Questions
  • Explanation
  • Role Modelling
  • Role Delegation

 

Reference Materials:

  • Scheme of Work
  • Online Information
  • Textbooks
  • Workbooks
  • 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
  • Workbooks

 

Content:

There are many types of musical performances, each with its own purpose. Solo performances are typically for one person, while Deut and Trio performances are for two or three people respectively. Quartet performances are for four people, Sextet performances are for six people, and Septet performances are for seven people. Octet performances are for eight people, and Choir performances are for nine or more people. Each type of performance has its own strengths and weaknesses, so it is important to choose the right one for the task at hand.

 

Solo performances are typically for one person, while Deut and Trio performances are for two or three people respectively. Quartet performances are for four people, Sextet performances are for six people, and Septet performances are for seven people. Octet performances are for eight people, and Choir performances are for nine or more people. Each type of performance has its own strengths and weaknesses, so it is important to choose the right one for the task at hand.

For example, Solo performances are great for showcasing a single person’s talent, but can be limited in terms of what can be accomplished musically. Deut and Trio performances are great for small groups, but can be limited in terms of stage presence. Quartet performances are great for larger groups, but can be more difficult to coordinate. Sextet performances are great for very large groups, but can be overwhelming for smaller audiences.

1. Solo:This is a performance by one voice or one instrument. A musical composition written for such a performance is also called solo.
2. Duet: This refers to a performance by two people or two instruments. Any piece of music composed for such a performance is a duet. In vocal works, duets are normally written in two parts, such as soprano and alto, and so on. Similarly, an instrumental duet involves two instruments, such as, 1st Violin and 2nd Violin, etc.
3. Trio: This refers to a group of three musical performers, either voices or instruments. A musical composition designed for three performers is also called Trio. A vocal trio involves three voice parts, e. g. 1st soprano 2nd soprano and alto, or soprano, alto and tenor. An instrumental trio consists of three instruments. Thus a string trio may comprise violin, viola and cello. A piano trio may consists of violin, cello and piano.
4. Quartet: This concerns a combination of four musical performers together, either vocal or instrumental. Any piece of music designed for four performers is called quartet.
5. Quintet: This involves any combination of five performers together or any piece of music written for such. A vocal quintet may comprise two sopranos, a contralto, tenor and bass. There are instrumental quintets. For example, a string quintet is composed of two violins, two violas and a cello. We also have clarinet quintet, piano quintet, and so on.
6. Septet: This involves a combination of seven performers or any piece of music written for such. A septet is mainly for instrumental performance.
7. Octet: This is a combination of eight performers. This is, again more of instrumental than vocal. For example, a string octet is composed of four violins, two violas and two cellos. However, a professional choral group can consists of three sopranos, two altos, one tenor and two basses.
8. Choir: This refers to a group of singers usually known as choristers. These singers perform in their various parts, like in a mixed choir of Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass. S.A.T.B. Sometimes a choir may be referred to as CHORUS. A choir may perform with or without accompaniment. Unaccompanied vocal music is referred to as Acapella.

 

MUSICAL WORD

 

  • Prestissimo extremely fast
  • Primo tempo Original place
  • Ritenuto Slower at once
  • Sempre Always (Sempre forte- Always loud)
  • Senza without (senza replica, without repeat)
  • Sostenuto Sustained
  • Sin al Fine To the end

EVALUATION/ WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. Mention five musical performances studied in this lesson.
2. Write short notes on (i) Solo (ii) Duet (iii) Trio
3. Describe the composition of :
(i) A vocal quartet
(ii) A string quartet
4. A musical composition written only for seven performers is called _________
5. Define the following: (a) Quintet (b) Trio (c) choir (d) Duet

 

 

 

 

 

Presentation

The topic is presented step by step

 

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

 

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

 

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the need arise

 

 

Evaluation:

Objectives

1. What is the best type of performance for showcasing a single person’s talent?

A. Solo

B. Deut

C. Trio

D. Quartet

2. What is the best type of performance for a small group?

A. Solo

B. Deut

C. Trio

D. Quartet

3. What is the best type of performance for a large group?

A. Solo

B. Deut

C. Trio

D. Quartet

4. What is the best type of performance for a very large group?

 

A. Solo

B. Deut

C. Trio

D. Sextet

5. What is the best type of performance for an audience that is not too large?

A. Solo

B. Deut

C. Quartet

D. Sextet

 

 

Theory

1. What are the different types of musical performances?

2. What is the purpose of each type of performance?

3. How do you choose the right type of performance for the task at hand?

 

Conclusion

The class teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out a short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she makes the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.