Years 7–8 Music · Australian Curriculum v9
Investigate the ways that composers and/or performers use the elements of music and/or compositional devices in music composed across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts
Content descriptor
Investigate the ways that composers and/or performers use the elements of music and/or compositional devices in music composed across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts.
- Code
- AC9AMU8E01
- Year level
- Years 7–8
- Subject
- Music
- Strand
- Exploring and responding
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Learning intention
We are learning to investigate the ways that composers and/or performers use the elements of music and/or compositional devices in music composed across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts.
Cloze sentence
Investigate the ways that composers and/or performers use the elements of music and/or devices in music composed across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts.
Related Years 7–8 Music descriptors
- AC9AMU8C01Interpret music in a variety of forms and/or styles, manipulating elements of music and employing relevant vocal/instrumental techniques
- AC9AMU8C02Compose using the elements of music and compositional devices to communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning, and notate, document and/or record the music
- AC9AMU8D01Develop and practise listening/aural skills and vocal and/or instrumental skills/techniques for manipulating elements of music to achieve expressive effects
- AC9AMU8D02Reflect on their own and others’ music to inform choices they make as composers and performers about how they will manipulate elements of music and/or compositional devices
- AC9AMU8E02Investigate the diversity of music composed and/or performed by First Nations Australians, considering culturally responsive approaches to Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property rights
- AC9AMU8P01Perform music using relevant vocal and/or instrumental techniques and performance skills
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Frequently asked questions
What is AC9AMU8E01?
AC9AMU8E01 is a content descriptor in the Years 7–8 Music curriculum (Australian Curriculum v9, Exploring and responding strand). It asks students to investigate the ways that composers and/or performers use the elements of music and/or compositional devices in music composed across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts.
What year level is AC9AMU8E01?
AC9AMU8E01 sits in the Years 7–8 Music curriculum.
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