Rhythm, Melody, and Soundscapes · Music Theory

Melodic Contours and Emotional Expression

Examining how the shape of a melody influences the listener's emotional state.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do certain intervals sound happy while others sound mysterious or sad?
  2. 2How does the repetition of a melody help a listener navigate a long piece of music?
  3. 3What artistic elements create the mood in this specific soundscape?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9AMU5E01AC9AMU5C01
Year: Year 5
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Rhythm, Melody, and Soundscapes
Period: Music Theory

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