Hear percussionists from Africa and the United States. Viewers are introduced to some simple ways of creating harmony. Discover ostinatos, partner songs, rounds, and countermelodies. See an unusual chorus sing a song with many countermelodies. Discover harmony in different styles of vocal music.
Viewers learn about the community aspects of folk dance.
Hear a story about the creation of a folk dance. Observe patterns and formations in dances from many cultures, including line, circle and square dances. Learn a folk dance from Mexico. Viewers consider the materials of music and how they can be used to create compositions. Hear examples of music that are not written down.