Rhythm, Melody, and Soundscapes · Music Theory

The Architecture of Sound

Analyzing musical forms and the role of different instruments in an ensemble setting.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the repetition of a theme help a listener navigate a complex piece?
  2. 2What unique 'voice' does each instrument family bring to an orchestra?
  3. 3How does a composer use dynamics to build or release tension?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Music - Grade 7
Grade: Grade 7
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Rhythm, Melody, and Soundscapes
Period: Music Theory

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