Music: Composition, Culture, and Soundscapes · Contemporary

Protest Songs and Social Change

Examining how musicians use their craft to advocate for social justice and political reform.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the combination of lyrics and melody amplify a political message?
  2. 2Why do certain songs become anthems for specific social movements?
  3. 3How does the cultural context of a song influence its reception by different audiences?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9AMU10R01AC9AMU10C01
Year: Year 9
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Music: Composition, Culture, and Soundscapes
Period: Contemporary

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