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Rhythm		Patterns of movement in space and time. pulse - steady beat, keeping time pattern - note values, rests, ostinato grouping - grouping pulses in twos, threes or combinations

Melody		A series of related pitches, usually the lead part. pitch - low, middle, high scale - a ladder of notes, high to low, low to high interval - the space between two pitches, steps, jumps

Form		The way the music is put together; the order of the music. phrase - a musical sentence, question/answer repeat - rounds, canons, rondo form, echoes contrast - variations, changes, ABA motive - a note cell that can be developed

Expression		Techniques used to convey how the music is performed. pace - slow, medium, fast (tempo) dynamics - soft, medium, loud, crescendo, decrescendo articulations - staccato, legato, accents, fermata, slur interpretation - lyrics, style, period, culture, aesthetic

Timbre		The various sound qualities of voices and instruments. body - snap, clap, patsch, stomp voice - sing, speak, whisper, shout percussion - metals, woods, skins, shakers, scrapers instruments - strings, winds

Texture		The layers of the music; simultaneous parts. combinations - unison, choral, solo, duet, ensemble, tutti harmony - tension, resolution, polyphony, paraphony accompaniment - a Capella, instrumental, sound effects

Space		place - self space, general space size - small, medium, big level - low, middle, high direction - forward, backward, right, left, up, down pathway - straight, curved, zigzag focus - single focus, multi-focus

Time		rhythm - pulse, pattern, grouping, breath speed - slow, medium, fast

Force		energy - sharp/quick, smooth/sustained weight - strong, light; weak, heavy; active, passive flow - free, bound

Body		body parts - head, neck, hips, legs, arms, torso, etc. body shapes - straight, angular, curved, twisted, symmetrical, asymmetrical relationships - body parts, objects, formations, partners, groups, near/far, on/off, above/behind, between, etc. balance - on, off

Movement		locomotor - walk, run, gallop, skip, slide, hop, jump, etc. non-locomotor - bend, twist, stretch, rock, sway, wiggle, bounce, etc.

Form		(see Musical Concepts)

Fundamental Movement Patterns: BrainDance®
(for more information about BrainDance, visit: www.creativedance.org)

Breath		Deep, full breathing to send oxygen to the brain and body and help with relaxation and awareness. Fully inhale and slowly exhale. Large motor movement also encourages this kind of breathing.

Tactile/Sensory		Touching the skin and parts of the body in a safe way. Use a variety of mediums (hands, brushes, fabric, scarves, temperatures, etc.) as well as different efforts (strong, light, sharp and smooth).

Core-Distal		Movements that center around the core center of the body (small) and expand away from the center (large). Opening and closing the body using the breath.

Head-Tail		Bringing the head and tail together (coil) and sending them apart (stretch). Bend, twist and stretch in various directions: up, down, left, right, forward and backward. Combine directions to create diagonal twists in the spine.

Upper-Lower		Grounding (freezing) the lower body while the upper body moves freely. Upper body is expressive with the face, voice, hands and arms. Ground (freeze) the upper body while moving the lower. The lower body is supportive and mobile with strong legs, hips and feet, to balance the upper. Lay down on the floor to create the supportive in the upper and expressive in the lower.

Body Sides		(Ground (freeze) the left side of the body and only move the right side. Ground (freeze) the right side of the body and only move the left side. Bring right elbow and right knee together, then apart and watch your thumbs horizontal for tracking. Open your body like a book, and then close it like a hinge, swinging the right side over to meet the left side. Repeat on both sides. Travel on your belly across the space (crawling).

Cross-lateral		Movements which cross over the midline (from nose to belly button) of the body. Cross arms and legs, then switch with the opposite arm and leg across. Clap hands together at the midline or clap them with right and left hands alternating on top. Create a diagonal connection by bringing right elbow across to meet left knee. Alternate on the other side. Watch your thumb travel vertically (up and down) for eye tracking. Travel on your hands and knees through the space (creeping).

Vestibular		Rocking, spinning, turning, bouncing, jumping, hopping, rolling, and leaping to temporarily challenge the balance and proprioception systems. Hang the head upside down, then right side up. Do these movements for 15-20 seconds continuously. If you turn, be sure to try it in both directions. Breathe deeply during and afterwards to avoid or dissipate dizziness.