Harmonies of Grief

Worksheet Description

This worksheet explores the concept of elegy within the context of music. Students are tasked with listening to a song that is considered an elegy and then answering questions that delve into the details of the piece. They must identify the title and creator of the song, describe whom the song is about, and cite lyrics that exemplify its elegiac nature. The exercise is designed to expand the student’s understanding of how the themes of loss and remembrance are expressed through the medium of music, in addition to poetry.

The worksheet aims to teach students how elegiac themes are not confined to written poetry but can also be found in musical compositions. It encourages students to listen critically to the lyrics and music, recognizing the expression of grief and the commemoration of someone’s life. This activity enhances students’ ability to interpret and appreciate the emotional depth in songs. By identifying specific lyrics, they learn to support their interpretation with evidence, a key skill in literary and musical analysis.