Rhythm and Resonance: Foundations of Music · Music Theory and History

The Architecture of Sound

Understanding rhythm, melody, and harmony as the building blocks of musical composition.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do changes in tempo alter the emotional energy of a piece?
  2. 2What artistic elements create the mood in a minor key versus a major key?
  3. 3How does a composer use silence to emphasize musical phrases?

Common Core State Standards

NCAS: Responding MU.Re7.2.7
Grade: 7th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Rhythm and Resonance: Foundations of Music
Period: Music Theory and History

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