- Definition
A fusion form is when different types of music are mixed together to create a new style, like how rock music blends blues, gospel, and country.
Jazz-funk is a fusion form that combines the harmonies and improvisation of jazz with the strong rhythmic groove of funk music.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: A fusion form in music is like a sushi burrito, which combines Japanese and Mexican food styles to create something totally new.
Ask your child: What two styles of music do you think are mixed in this song?
Common mix-up: Students might think a fusion is just a 'remix' or a cover song. A true fusion form blends the fundamental rules and sounds of different genres to create an entirely new style.
Examples
- Country rap blends country music storytelling with hip-hop beats and vocal delivery.
- Latin rock combines the rhythms and instruments of Latin American music with the electric guitars and structure of rock music.
fusion form is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
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