Rhythm, Melody, and Soundscapes · Music Theory

Melodic Shapes

Learning how pitch moves in steps and leaps to create memorable melodies.

Key Questions

  1. 1How would you describe the shape of this melody?
  2. 2What makes a tune sound happy versus sad?
  3. 3How do instruments interact to create a layered sound?

ACARA Content Descriptions

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

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