Rhythm and Soundscapes · Music Theory

The Orchestra of Daily Life

Identifying and organizing everyday sounds into a musical composition or soundscape.

Key Questions

  1. 1When does a noise become a piece of music?
  2. 2How can we organize different sounds to tell a story without using words?
  3. 3What makes a sound 'loud' or 'soft' in a way that captures attention?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9AMU2D01AC9AMU2R01
Year: Year 1
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Rhythm and Soundscapes
Period: Music Theory

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