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Lesson 2: Scenes and sounds

Analysing a film score to identify and understand the composing techniques that create action, tension and emotion.
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1. Recap and recall

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Assessment – Music Y6: Film musicLesson 1: Soundtracks
Lesson 2: Scenes and sounds
Lesson 3: Following the scoreLesson 4: Composing for filmLesson 5: The soundtrack
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