Rhythm, Melody, and Soundscapes · Music Theory

Environmental Soundscapes

Using found objects and instruments to compose a piece that represents a specific location.

Key Questions

  1. 1What sounds define a busy city compared to a quiet forest?
  2. 2How can we organize noise into a musical composition?
  3. 3What emotions are triggered by high pitched versus low pitched sounds?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9AMU4E01AC9AMU4C01
Year: Year 3
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Rhythm, Melody, and Soundscapes
Period: Music Theory

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