306+ ‘Music’ Writing Prompts
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Auditory Time Machine
Describe a specific moment in your life that a particular song transports you back to.
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The Invisible Orchestra
Describe a magical orchestra that is invisible to everyone but you – what do they look like, what instruments do they play and what kind of music do they make?
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If Animals Formed a Band
Imagine if the animals at the zoo formed a music band. Name the band and describe the types of music they would play.
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Music Genre Magic
Imagine your life is a movie and each chapter is represented by a different music genre. Write about why you chose those genres.
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Soundtrack for a Season
If you were to compose a soundtrack for your current life season, what would it sound like?
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Playlist Persona
Choose a song that represents each member of your family and explain why you made these choices.
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Symphony of Self
Write a story or a poem that portrays your life as a song in itself.
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Music of my Heart
Create a playlist of songs that capture your feelings post-breakup, then write about why you chose these songs.
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The Playlist of Heartbreak
Compile a playlist of songs that remind you of your lost love and write about the memories these songs evoke.
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The Haunting Music
Tell the eerie tale of a haunting melody that, once heard, never leaves listeners’ minds.
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Radios and Road Trips
Write about a song or music album that instantly snaps you back to a certain phase or moment in life.
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Calm Before the Storm
Write about the serene, peaceful quiet before a storm during an atmospheric November evening. Discuss the sense of calm and anticipation.
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Parading Perspectives
Write about Mardi Gras from the perspective of a first-time participant, and contrast it with the experience of a seasoned reveler.
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The Voice of Breadline Blues
Write about a character who uses music or another form of art to give voice to the struggles of life during The Great Depression.
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Post-Breakup Soundtrack
Compile a playlist that reflects your emotional journey post-breakup and write about how each track resonates with you.
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Echoes of the Grammys
The Grammys usually take place in February. Write about a moment from this year’s ceremony that resonated with you.
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Soundtracking Black History
February is Black History Month. Write about an African-American musician who made an impact this February.
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Romantic Rhythms
February is known for Valentine’s Day. Write about a love song that touched you this February.
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Musical Milestones
Write about a significant music event that occurred in February and how it affected you.
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The Singing Forest
Write a story set in a world with enchanted forests that sing enchanting melodies, but the music holds a secret.
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Carols and Cuisine
Devise a new Christmas tradition that blends music and cooking, the universal languages of love and celebration.
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Heralding a Heritage Holiday
Create and write about a new Christmas tradition that preserves elements of your cultural heritage.
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The Lost Carol
Write about the discovery of a new Christmas carol, which, when sung, causes strange and mysterious happenings.
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Summer Serenade
Describe a scenario where a stranger serenades you in a bustling summer marketplace.
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“Songs of Siblings”
Write about a song or music that reminds you of your sibling, detailing why it resonates.
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The Vanishing Maestro
Write about a famous conductor who mysteriously disappeared following his greatest performance in 19th century Austria.
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Mystery of the Vanished Duchess
Invent a story based on an aristocratic ghost who vanished under mysterious circumstances, now seen haunting her once-lavish estate.
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Mozart’s Unheard Masterpiece
You’ve uncovered a lost score written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. What does it sound like, and how does it change the world of music?
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Knights of the Round Turntable
King Arthur and his knights are widely known for their courage, chivalry, and… disarming DJ skills? Delve into a world where music battles replaced sword fights in Medieval England.
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Tree of Creativity
Write about a special tree that grows fruits symbolizing different genres of creativity.
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Spring Orchard Symphony
Write a descriptive piece about an orchestra that uses sounds of spring harvest, like the plucking of fruits and rustling of trees, to create their music.
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Exploring the Story of Forgotten Song
Imagine a forgotten song that holds the key to an unsolved mystery.
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Your Life’s Soundtrack
Select five songs that define different stages of your life and write about why they were significant.
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Forgotten Heroes
Write about your childhood hero(s) – real, fictional, or mythical – and describe the qualities that made them your idol.
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Time Travelling Musician
If you were a musician whose music could transport anyone to any time period, what songs would you play and why?
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Magical Melody of Life
A magical harp with the power to restore life is hidden deep within a forbidden forest. Write about the journey of the lone bard who braves the woods to find it.
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Festive Fall Beats
Imagine you’re a DJ for a fall festival, write about the kind of music you’d play to capture the spirit of the season.
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Melody of the Falling Leaves
Write a short story imagining that the falling leaves are playing their own kind of music.
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Love Songs Unheard
Create a character who expresses their unrequited love through songs that never reach their desired audience.
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The Song of Strings
Write about learning to play a musical instrument. How does it speak to you? How would you imagine yourself playing it?
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The Haunting Melody
Write about a creepy song or melody and how it evokes a sense of doom or unease in a character.
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Travel Soundtrack
Create a playlist for your summer road trip and write about the significance of each song.
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Egg Harmonics
Eggs play a vital role in Easter, but in your world, they vibrate, making music only on this day.
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Sinister Music Box
Narrate a scenario where a seemingly innocent music box plays spine-chilling tunes each night past midnight.
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Remembered Melodies
Write about a found music box or a familiar tune, that triggers a wave of memories bringing both comfort and despair.
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Sacred Rainforests
Describe an excursion in a rainforest, highlighting the biodiversity and the dense vegetation.
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Celestial Symphony
Imagine a space explorer encounters a celestial phenomenon that can only be perceived as music.
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Listening to lullabies
Watch a video or listen to an audio of a song or lullaby that you liked as a child.
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Crime in the Concerto
A world-renowned violinist is found dead in the middle of a performance. Your protagonist detective must uncover what led to the performer’s untimely end.
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Malicious Melodies
Pen a narrative about haunted melodies playing from an old record player that only your protagonist can hear.
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Global Music Journey
Choose a musical instrument from a foreign culture, research, and write about its history, use and importance within that culture.
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Expression Through Art
Detail how a particular form of art serves as an outlet for personal expression and dive into its therapeutic attributes.
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Apocalyptic Renaissance
Imagine a zombie apocalypse that triggers a renaissance of arts and culture.
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A Symphony in Words
Write a verse for a love song with a ballad-like narrative of how you met your lover.
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Genre Stereotypes
Write about stereotypes associated with fans of certain music genres and discuss their validity.
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The Love-Hate Dynamic
Identify a music genre you have a love-hate relationship with and delve into the specifics.
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Unpacking a Genre
Choose a music genre you don’t typically enjoy, and try to fathom why others might like it.
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Genre’s Impact on Mood
Write about how different music genres affect your emotions or state of mind.
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Nature’s Symphony
Write a piece where natural elements—wind, rain, thunder—are musicians performing a symphony.
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Tuned In
List down 5 songs that mirror your feelings, explain why they resonate.