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
- 1How does the combination of lyrics and melody amplify a political message?
- 2Why do certain songs become anthems for specific social movements?
- 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
Suggested Methodologies
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