Melody Mashup

Lead-in

  • What is your favorite song? What are the lyrics about?

Presentation

Pre

  • What do you know about Sertanejo and Country music?
  • What themes do you think are common in both Sertanejo and Country music?

Top Down

  • Based on the text, how have Sertanejo and Country music evolved while maintaining their traditional roots?
  • Both genres have shifted entirely to electronic music, abandoning traditional instruments and themes.
  • Both genres have remained static, refusing to incorporate any modern themes or styles.
  • Both genres have evolved to include contemporary themes and styles while still emphasizing storytelling, rural life, and emotional expression, reflecting their respective cultures and values.
  • Both genres have shifted entirely to electronic music, abandoning traditional instruments and themes.
  • Both genres have remained static, refusing to incorporate any modern themes or styles.
  • Both genres have evolved to include contemporary themes and styles while still emphasizing storytelling, rural life, and emotional expression, reflecting their respective cultures and values.

Comparing Sertanejo and Country Music

Origins and Evolution

Sertanejo, often referred to as Brazilian country music, originated in rural Brazil in the 1920s. It reflects the lifestyle and stories of the Brazilian countryside. Key figures include artists like Tonico & Tinoco and more contemporary stars like Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano.

Country music originated in the southern United States in the early 20th century, drawing from folk, Western, and blues traditions. Pioneers like Hank Williams and modern stars like Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks have shaped its evolution.

Musical Characteristics

Sertanejo features acoustic guitars, accordions, and harmonicas, often with romantic or rustic themes. Its melodies are catchy and lyrics often tell heartfelt stories of love, heartbreak, and rural life.

Country music is known for its use of guitars, fiddles, banjos, and harmonicas. The lyrics often focus on life, love, and hardship, with a storytelling style that conveys personal and communal experiences.

Cultural Impact

Sertanejo is immensely popular in Brazil, influencing fashion, dance, and even language. It is a central part of Brazilian cultural identity, especially in rural areas.

Country music has a significant cultural impact in the United States and beyond, influencing fashion, dance styles like line dancing, and even popular culture. It embodies the spirit and stories of the American South and rural America.

Common Ground

Both genres emphasize storytelling and connect deeply with their respective audiences. They reflect the cultures and values of rural life in Brazil and the United States, respectively, and have evolved to include contemporary themes and styles while maintaining their traditional roots.

Sertanejo and country music, while rooted in different cultural contexts, share a focus on storytelling, rural life, and emotional expression. They continue to evolve and resonate with audiences, highlighting the universal themes of love, hardship, and community.

Bottom Up

  • Answer the following questions about the text:
  1. Where and when did Sertanejo music originate?
  2. Where and when did Country music originate?
  3. What traditions influenced the development of Country music?
  4. What instruments are commonly used in Sertanejo music?
  5. What instruments are commonly used in Country music?
  6. How has Country music impacted American culture?
  1. Sertanejo music originated in rural Brazil in the 1920s.
  2. Country music originated in the southern United States in the early 20th century.
  3. It was influenced by folk, Western, and blues traditions.
  4. Common instruments in Sertanejo music include acoustic guitars, accordions, and harmonicas.
  5. Common instruments in Country music include guitars, fiddles, banjos, and harmonicas.
  6. It has influenced fashion, dance styles like line dancing, and popular culture, embodying the spirit and stories of the American South and rural America.

Post

  • How do the themes of Sertanejo and Country music resonate with your own experiences and emotions?

Target Language

Music Genres

  • Pop
  • R&B
  • Heavy Metal
  • Country
  • Opera
  • Hip Hop
  • Blues
  • New Age
  • Hardcore
  • Classical
  • Rock
  • Jazz

Controlled Practice

  • Choose the correct genre from the target language to complete each of the following sentences:

Example: Improvisation and swing rhythms are central to ________ music. > Improvisation and swing rhythms are central to Jazz music.

  1. The chart-topping hits you hear on the radio are often from the ________ genre.
  2. Electric guitars and powerful vocals are key elements of ________ music.
  3. ________ music is characterized by rhythmic speech and beats, often addressing social issues.
  4. ________ music frequently features storytelling about rural life and emotional experiences.
  5. ________ combines classical singing with theatrical performance, often in foreign languages.
  1. The chart-topping hits you hear on the radio are often from the pop genre.
  2. Electric guitars and powerful vocals are key elements of Rock music.
  3. Hip hop music is characterized by rhythmic speech and beats, often addressing social issues.
  4. Country music frequently features storytelling about rural life and emotional experiences.
  5. Opera combines classical singing with theatrical performance, often in foreign languages.

Freer Practice

  • Use the target language and complete the sentences according to your own ideas.
  1. My favorite music genre is…
  2. I really don’t like listening to…
  3. When I was a kid I didn’t like… but now I…
  4. I think jazz music is…
  5. I find… music perfect for unwinding after a long day.

Production

  • Think about your favorite music genre from the list provided: Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, Country, Jazz, Opera, R&B, Blues, New Age, Heavy Metal, Hardcore or Classical and talk about it. You can use the questions ahead to help you.

Example: Rock music is my favorite genre because it is…

  • Why is it your favorite?
  • What is its origin?
  • What instruments do the play?
  • Who is the best singer of the genre? Why?

Homework

Conjugate the bracketed verbs. 

Example: paero > Opera
 
  1. Hpi poh
  2. ncoyutr
  3. enw eag
  4. vheay taelm
  5. aorrdceh
  1. Hip Hop
  2. Country
  3. New Age
  4. Heavy Metal
  5. Hardcore

Choose the correct music genre from the list to complete each sentence.

Options: Hip Hop, Country, Jazz, R&B, Heavy Metal, or Classical

  1. __________ music often features fast guitar riffs, loud drums, and powerful vocals, making it a popular choice for energetic concerts.
  2. When Lisa wants to unwind with some smooth, improvisational sounds, she puts on some __________ music with saxophones and pianos.
  3. Mark’s favorite playlist includes a lot of __________ tracks, known for their rhythmic spoken lyrics and beatboxing.
  4. Bruna enjoys listening to __________ music, which combines elements of soul and funk with a strong backbeat and rich vocals.
  5. Sarah finds __________ music to be very soothing while she studies, especially pieces by composers like Mozart and Beethoven.
  6. During her road trips, Emily loves the storytelling and twangy guitar sounds of __________ music, which often tells tales of life in rural areas.
  1. Heavy metal music often features fast guitar riffs, loud drums, and powerful vocals, making it a popular choice for energetic concerts.
  2. When Lisa wants to unwind with some smooth, improvisational sounds, she puts on some Jazz music with saxophones and pianos.
  3. Mark’s favorite playlist includes a lot of Hip Hop tracks, known for their rhythmic spoken lyrics and beatboxing.
  4. Bruna enjoys listening to R&B music, which combines elements of soul and funk with a strong backbeat and rich vocals.
  5. Sarah finds Classical music to be very soothing while she studies, especially pieces by composers like Mozart and Beethoven.
  6. During her road trips, Emily loves the storytelling and twangy guitar sounds of Country music, which often tells tales of life in rural areas.

Match each description with the correct music genre.

  1. A genre with complex improvisation, often featuring trumpets and pianos.
  2. A genre known for its driving electric guitars and rebellious attitude.
  3. A calm and peaceful genre that uses electronic synthesizers to create ambient sounds.
  4. A vocal-heavy genre that includes spoken verses over rhythmic beats.
  5. A soulful genre that often discusses themes of love, life, and struggles.
  6. A genre that includes powerful, loud music with fast tempos and aggressive vocals.

(1) Jazz

(   ) R&B

(   ) Rock

(   ) Hip Hop

(   ) Hardcore

(   ) New Age

  1. A genre with complex improvisation, often featuring trumpets and pianos.
  2. A genre known for its driving electric guitars and rebellious attitude.
  3. A calm and peaceful genre that uses electronic synthesizers to create ambient sounds.
  4. A vocal-heavy genre that includes spoken verses over rhythmic beats.
  5. A soulful genre that often discusses themes of love, life, and struggles.
  6. A genre that includes powerful, loud music with fast tempos and aggressive vocals.

(1) Jazz

(5) R&B

(2) Rock

(4) Hip Hop

(6) Hardcore

(3) New Age

Put the words in the correct order

Example: music / concert / Jazz / at / enjoy / the / they / night. > They enjoy Jazz music at the concert night.

  1. classical / studying / while / listens / to / Emily / music.
  2. album / rock / John’s / released / a / new / band.
  3. beats / dancing / of / pop / the / Sarah / loves / to.
  4. prefers / age / relaxing / for / Lisa / new / music.
  5. hip hop / tracks / writing / Mark / likes / lyrics.
  1. Emily listens to classical music while studying.
  2. John’s rock band released a new album.
  3. Sarah loves dancing to the beats of pop.
  4. Lisa prefers new age music for relaxing.
  5. Mark likes writing hip hop lyrics.

Each sentence has one mistake. Find and correct it.

Example: Michael need silence when he reads difficult books. > Michael needs silence when he reads difficult books.
 
  1. Maria and David enjoys dance music while doing chores.
  2. Emily listen to classical music when she study.
  3. Mark write lyrics for his hip hop songs every weekend.
  4. Lisa and John prefers instrumental music for their creative work.
  5. Sarah love pop music because it help her stay active.
  1. Maria and David enjoy dance music while doing chores.
  2. Emily listens to classical music when she studies.
  3. Mark writes lyrics for his hip hop songs every weekend.
  4. Lisa and John prefer instrumental music for their creative work.
  5. Sarah loves pop music because it helps her stay active.

Writing

Imagine you have a band. Write about it. Mention genre, target audience and lyrics’ themes.

Example: If I had a band, it would be a rock band. We would sing about everyday life, and…