ABACA


Introduction

We sometimes use letters to describe the structure of music, for example A B A C A.

The structure or form of a piece sometimes creates patterns.

Patterns in music can be shown in drawings, with each shape representing a different melody or section.

Activity 1

Task 1

Watch Beethoven's 'Fur Elise' (2:34), and follow the letters that show it's structure is

A  B  A  C  A.

Task 2

Look up ABACA structure in songs and complete the Frayer diagram

Look up ABACA

Fur Elise

Duration 2:34