Rhythm, Melody, and Soundscapes · Music Theory
Melodic Contours and Emotion
Analyzing how rising and falling pitches create tension and resolution in songwriting.
Key Questions
- 1How does a melody mimic the patterns of human speech?
- 2What makes a hook or a motif memorable to a listener?
- 3How do major and minor scales influence our mood?
ACARA Content Descriptions
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Year: Year 7
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Rhythm, Melody, and Soundscapes
Period: Music Theory
Suggested Methodologies
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