Rhythm and Soundscapes · Music

High, Low, Loud, Soft

Exploring the concepts of pitch and dynamics to create musical contrast.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a high sound make you feel compared to a low sound?
  2. 2Why might a composer choose to make a song very quiet?
  3. 3What animals make sounds that match these musical patterns?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9AMAFE01AC9AMAFR01
Year: Foundation
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Rhythm and Soundscapes
Period: Music

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