306+ ‘Music’ Writing Prompts
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The Sounds of Christmas
Write about a Christmas song that deeply moves you and describe why it does so.
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Renaissance Christmas Revels
Invent a Christmas feast held in the Renaissance court of a European monarch.
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Festive Melodies
Describe a traditional music festival or dance from another culture that fascinates you.
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The Love Equation: Analyzing Valentine’s Day in Pop Culture
Evaluate the portrayal of Valentine’s Day in popular culture and what it says about societal norms of love and relationships.
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Wave Pool Wonder
Describe your experience at a wave pool party turned surprise festival. What did it feel like? What did you do? How did things change?
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Celebrating Diversity
Choose a cultural celebration unfamiliar to you and imagine you’re participating.
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Rewards & Recognition
Narrate an incident where you were recognized or rewarded in an extra-curricular activity.
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Midnight Dance Fever
Write about a young couple who fell in love while dancing under the stars on a cruise ship’s deck.
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The Music Played On
Examine the experience of the musicians as they continued to play while the Titanic sunk.
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Harmony of the Siren’s Song
Your crew encounters a melancholy siren whose song inspires rather than lures the crew to their doom.
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Customizing a Personal Pokemon Partner
If you could have your ideal, personally customized Pokemon as a companion, what would it look like and what abilities would it have?
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The Haunting Melody
Craft a narrative around a ghostly figure that can only communicate through the whispers of the wind and haunting melodies.
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Macabre Melody
A ghostly violinist haunts an ancient opera house, playing a mournful melody nightly. What makes the music so compelling that despite the terror, people are still drawn to it?
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The Haunting Melody
Write about a piece of music you heard and how it inexplicably transported you to a paranormal realm.
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Concert Night Turned Upside Down
Your character attends a concert that drastically alters the course of their life.
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New Broadway Star
Take an established current pop or rock star and imagine them as the lead in an original Broadway musical. Create a plot and theme that you think matches their music style.
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Parallel Universe
Write a story where the members of the K-pop band exist in a parallel universe. What are their lives like?
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Imperial Court Intrigue
Spin a tale of espionage and intrigue as a bard in the Imperial Court of Orlais.
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The Power of Anime in Music
Analyze how anime soundtracks and theme songs have impacted the music industry.
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Self-Comfort Playlist
Compose a list of feelings or situations and choose a song that comforts during each.
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Rhythmic Reveries
Pick a piece of music that resonates with you and write about how it has helped in a difficult time.
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Emotional Resonance
Write about a movie, novel, or song that moved you deeply and outline your emotional responses.
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The Success Symphony
Create an imaginary symphony with music reflecting your journey towards success. Describe each movement and the emotions it represents.
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Unveiling Inner Artist
Describe a piece of art, music, or literature that deeply moved you, then imagine creating something that induces similar feelings in others.
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Tune Into Yourself
Create a playlist of 10 songs that touch varying aspects of your emotional spectrum.
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Productivity Rituals
Describe a routine or ritual you believe helps you be productive.
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Your Personal Anthem
Create a personal anthem, a set of lines or a song that symbolizes your spirit.
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The Power of Music
Think of a song that you connect deeply with and describe the emotions it brings out in you, or a particular memory it ignites.
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Creating a Life Soundtrack
If your life could be a soundtrack, what songs would be included and why?
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Behind the Lyrics
Listen to your favorite song and write about what you believe the lyrics truly mean to you.
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Capturing Curiosity
Describe a time when you felt the thrill of discovering a new interest or hobby.
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Symphony of Emotion
Pick a piece of music that resonates with your feelings and write what it evokes.
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Melodic Relief
Imagine a soundtrack for your life, exploring how different tunes represent various emotions.
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The Untold Story of a Forgotten Instrument
Write from the perspective of a long-forgotten music instrument in an old music shop.
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Soundtrack of Your Life
Write about songs that would make the soundtrack of your life up until this point.
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Ghostly Orchestra
Create a scenario in which a ghostly orchestra plays in a deserted town square every night, captivating the few who dare to listen.
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The Haunting Melody
Tell the story of a haunting melody that is subtly controlling the townspeople, altering their personalities.
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Don’t Lose That Song
In a world where people’s emotions and memories can be stored in songs, write about your most precious song and its story.
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Orchestra of Life
Tell the story of a protagonist whose every move and decision is dictated by a musical score only they can hear.
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Requiem of a Rockstar
Write a fictional biography of a rock legend, from their first brush with music to their rise and fall.
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Symphony of Emotions
Write a story that revolves around a piece of music, where each note, chord, or rhythmic pattern represents a different emotion.
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Aesthetic of Culture
Describe a distinct element of a culture (attire, music, dance, etc.) and elaborate on its aesthetic importance.
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A Symphony of Seasons
Your character wakes up to find that the music they play on their old piano can change the season outside their window.
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Creative Invention Time
You’ve just invented a device that can turn your thoughts into music. Write about your experiences using this device.
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Mentor Moments
Write about an influential teacher or mentor who has changed your journey in unexpected ways.
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Genre Journey
Select a music genre unexplored by you, listen to a few tracks and pen down a poem describing that experience.
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Sound of Silence
Create a poem revolving around the feelings you experience when there’s no music playing.
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Wrapped in Rhythm
Write a poem solely focusing on the rhythm and rhyme without worrying too much about the subject or purpose.
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Appreciating Artistry
Detail a fine arts experience that sparked an intellectual and emotional response in you, attempting to dissect why it elicited these feelings.
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The Power of Music
Describe in detail a song or piece of music that deeply resonates with you and explain why.
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Life’s Soundtrack
Choose a song that has significant personal meaning to you and write a story that explains its impact.
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Timeless Tunes
Write about a specific piece of music or a song that has influenced you the most; detail the nuances of the music, its lyrics (if any), and the experience.
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Symphony of Remembered Sounds
Describe your favorite song from high school and how it shaped your teenage years.
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Sounds of the Past
Pick a song from your past that evokes strong emotions or memories and describe why it is significant.
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Empathy in Echoes
Create a song that encapsulates the emotions and feelings of a character from a book or movie.
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Song of the Heart
Write a play where a character communicates their deepest feelings and emotions through songs.
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Soul Tunes
Familiar melodies often awaken certain emotions within us. Write about a song that resonates deeply with your soul.
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Sensory Symphony
Use detailed imagery and emotive language to describe a concert or music performance you’ve attended.