1. Module 1 Knowledge Organiser
AQA– Music (GCSE) Year 11
Module 1 Knowledge Organiser
KPI 16
Minimum 1 minute group performance
Keywords- Ensemble, Expression, technique, accuracy, fluency, PRACTISE, composer intentions
KPI 7,9,11 and 13
Key words for analysis of set works
Beatles, Haydn, Santana, Copland
Composers intentions
Instrumentation
Structure
Tempo
Key signature
Time signature
Context
Technology
Notation
KPI 20, 25 and 26
Keyword
Definition
Programme notes
Outline of compositional process
Score
Notated music (lead sheet, aural score, notated score
Composition
Created piece of music
Audience
Who the piece is aimed at
Occasion
Special event?
Software/hardware
Programme/instrument used to compose
KPI 6, 8,10 and 12
Key words for areas of study
- Western Classical tradition
- Popular Music
- Traditional Music
- Classical tradition since 1910
- Orchestral families and instruments
- Ensembles and band instruments
- Harmony and tonality
- Texture and Melody
- Timbre and dynamics
- Chords
- Sharps and flats
- Texture, Monophonic, Homophonic, Polyphonic,
- Stylistic features
-The Orchestra
-Pop Instruments
-Sacred vs secular
Helpful websites
Dates will be given for performance and composition deadlines

2. Module 2 Knowledge Organiser
AQA– Music (GCSE) Year 11
Module 2 Knowledge Organiser

3. Module 3 Knowledge Organiser
AQA– Music (GCSE) Year 11
Module 3 Knowledge Organiser

4. Module 4 Knowledge Organiser
AQA– Music (GCSE) Year 11
Module 4 Knowledge Organiser

5. Module 5 Knowledge Organiser
AQA– Music (GCSE) Year 11
Module 5 Knowledge Organiser

6. Module 5 Knowledge Organiser
AQA– Music (GCSE) Year 11
Module 5 Knowledge Organiser