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Explain how the elements of music communicate meaning by comparing music from different social, cultural and historical contexts, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music (ACAMUR091)

Elaborations
  • discussing personal preferences for music from a range of contexts and cultures, using music terminology
  • participating in and responding to music from a variety of contexts and cultures as both audience members and performers
  • providing and responding to feedback to refine performances and compositions
  • Considering viewpoints – evaluations: For example – What do you like about this music and why?
  • identifying and comparing how the elements of music are used and combined in different music styles from different cultures
  • Considering viewpoints – societies and cultures: For example – How do different cultures use music? Why is this piece of music important in this culture?
General capabilities
  • Literacy Literacy
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and creative thinking
  • Intercultural understanding Intercultural understanding
  • Personal and social capability Personal and social capability
Cross-curriculum priorities
ScOT terms

Aboriginal art,  Torres Strait Islander art,  Musical elements

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