Rhythm and Sound: Musical Foundations · Music Theory

Melody and Pitch

Exploring high and low sounds and how they combine to create memorable musical phrases.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do rising and falling pitches mimic human speech?
  2. 2What makes a melody feel finished or unfinished?
  3. 3How can we use pitch to tell a story without using words?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Music - Grade 3
Grade: Grade 3
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Rhythm and Sound: Musical Foundations
Period: Music Theory

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