Trance music

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/trance-music

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the genre?Electronic dance music
2. What is the geographical origin?Frankfurt, Germany
3. Where did trance music begin?Trance music started in the late 1980s and early 1990s in Frankfurt, Germany, growing from techno and EBM.
4. How fast is trance music?Trance songs usually play between 120 and 150 beats per minute, giving a steady, uplifting rhythm.

EBM (Electronic Body Music): An early electronic genre characterized by aggressive rhythms and industrial sounds, a significant precursor to trance.
Breakdown: A structural element in trance music where rhythmic and percussive elements are removed, emphasizing melody and atmosphere for emotional effect.
DJ Mix: A continuous set of music played by a DJ, where tracks are blended together seamlessly to create a cohesive listening experience.
Hypnotic Repetition: The use of recurring melodic or rhythmic patterns designed to induce a trance-like state in the listener.