Rhythm, Melody, and Cultural Soundscapes · Music Theory and History

Melodic Contours and Emotions

Analyzing how the shape of a melody and the choice of scale influence the listener's emotional response.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do certain intervals sound 'happy' or 'sad' to our ears?
  2. 2How does a rising melodic line change the intensity of a song?
  3. 3What artistic elements create the mood in a minor key composition?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Music - Grade 5
Grade: Grade 5
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Rhythm, Melody, and Cultural Soundscapes
Period: Music Theory and History

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