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Years 5 and 6 Music

In Years 5 and 6, students draw on artworks from a range of cultures, times and locations. They explore the arts of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and of the Asia region and learn that they are used for different purposes. While the arts …

Years 5 and 6 | Music | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

Years 9 and 10 Music

In Music, students: continue to develop their aural skills as they build on their understanding and use of the elements of music extend their understanding and use of more complex rhythms and diversity of pitch and incorporate dynamics and expression …

Years 9 and 10 | Music | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

Example of knowledge and skills Music

In this band students are introduced to the ways that ideas and intentions are communicated in and through Music. They develop knowledge, understanding and skills through music practices focusing on: Elements of music Rhythm sound/silence, long/short, …

Example of knowledge and skills | Music | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

Structure Music

Learning in Music Students learning Music listen, perform and compose. They learn about the elements of music comprising rhythm, pitch, dynamics and expression, form and structure, timbre and texture. Aural skills, or ear training, are the particular …

Structure | Music | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACAMUM081

learning a song used by groups in the local community, such as Aboriginal songs or Torres Strait Islander songs from their community, respecting cultural protocols

Elaboration (5) ACAMUM082

creating and improvising music using technologies

Elaboration (5) ACAMUR083

listening to and talking about music and musical instruments from different contexts and cultures

Elaboration (5) ACAMUM085

rehearsing and performing music using a range of technologies

Elaboration (5) ACAMUM086

creating, sourcing and organising music using a range of accessible technologies

Elaboration (5) ACAMUR091

Considering viewpoints – societies and cultures: For example – How do different cultures use music? Why is this piece of music important in this culture?

Elaboration (5) ACAMUM092

experimenting with texture by layering sound in different ways in composition, for example, by using looping software

Elaboration (5) ACAMUM093

experimenting with different types of notation to communicate and record ideas

Elaboration (5) ACAMUM094

practising interpretation of notation in a range of known and unknown repertoire

Elaboration (5) ACAMUM095

Considering viewpoints – forms and elements: For example – What composition devices were used in your piece?

Elaboration (5) ACAMUM096

controlling tone and volume to create a balanced sound in ensemble performance

Elaboration (5) ACAMUM102

experimenting with contemporary media and recording techniques to create and refine original compositions and arrangements

Elaboration (5) ACAMUR104

evaluating the use of the elements of music when listening to and interpreting music

Achievement Standard Music Years 9 and 10

By the end of Year 10, students analyse different scores and performances aurally and visually. They evaluate the use of elements of music and defining characteristics from different musical styles. They use their understanding of music making in different …

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