Rhythm, Melody, and Soundscapes · Music Theory

Melodic Contours and Emotion

Analyzing how rising and falling pitches create tension and resolution in songwriting.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a melody mimic the patterns of human speech?
  2. 2What makes a hook or a motif memorable to a listener?
  3. 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

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