Rhythm and Soundscapes · Music Theory

Finding the Heartbeat

Distinguishing between a steady beat and a changing rhythm in different musical styles.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the tempo of a song remind us of things in nature?
  2. 2What happens to our bodies when the beat gets faster?
  3. 3Why do some rhythms make us want to march while others make us want to sway?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9AMU2E01AC9AMU2D01
Year: Year 2
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Rhythm and Soundscapes
Period: Music Theory

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