Soundscapes and Composition · Music Theory

Melodic Intent

Understanding how pitch and interval choices influence the listener's psychological response.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do certain chord progressions sound hopeful while others sound tense?
  2. 2How can a melody imitate the patterns of human speech?
  3. 3What choices does a composer make to lead a listener to a climax?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9AMU8D01AC9AMU8C01
Year: Year 8
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Soundscapes and Composition
Period: Music Theory

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