Musical Structures and Soundscapes · Music Theory
Melodic Contours and Harmony
Examining how sequences of notes and simultaneous sounds create emotional tension and resolution.
Key Questions
- 1Why do certain chord progressions feel 'sad' or 'happy' across different cultures?
- 2How does a melody reflect the natural patterns of human speech?
- 3What role does dissonance play in building narrative tension in a musical piece?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Music - Grade 9ON: Creating and Performing - Grade 9
Grade: Grade 9
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Musical Structures and Soundscapes
Period: Music Theory
Suggested Methodologies
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