Rhythm, Melody, and Soundscapes · Music Theory

Graphic Notation and Sound Art

Creating and interpreting non-traditional musical scores using shapes, colors, and symbols.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can a visual image be translated into a sequence of sounds?
  2. 2What are the limitations of traditional notation compared to graphic scores?
  3. 3How does the performer's interpretation change when the instructions are abstract?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9AMU5D01AC9AMU5C01
Year: Year 5
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Rhythm, Melody, and Soundscapes
Period: Music Theory

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