Driving questions

Is birdsong considered music? Why or why not?

What is the difference between music and noise? 

How does a world without music feel?

When, how and why does music affect our emotions?

Are our musical tastes connected to our sense of personal identity? Why or why not?

Can music encourage us to feel a particular emotion? How?

If music is performed outside the place in which it was written, does the context change? Why or why not?

How is music taught and shared differently around the world?

Does a composer or song writer's personal story and lived experiences affect their musical style or lyrics? Why or why not?

What can music teach us about history? 

How does music change our experience of films, video games and TV?

How have technological advancements changed music in the western world? 

Do we experience music differently when our eyes are shut? Why or why not?

Do people's interpretation of aesthetics differ? Why or why not?