Picture Prompt
Music In A Crowd Creative Writing Prompt
You walk through a bustling crowd with your favorite song playing through your headphones. Describe how the music changes the way you see the world around you. Do the sounds blend into the rhythm of the song, or do you feel as if you’re in your world, separate from the noise and movement of the people around you? What details do you notice that you might have missed if you weren’t listening to music?
Warm-Up Discussion Questions
What is your favorite song, and how does it make you feel when you listen to it?
Can music change the way you see things around you? How?
Imagine you are the person in the image, what song might you be listening to, and why?
When the person walks through the crowd, how might the music affect their perception of the hustle and bustle?
What details in the image suggest that the person is in their world, separate from the crowd?
If you were in a crowded place with your headphones on, what sounds from the environment might blend into the song you’re listening to?
Why might listening to music in a busy place make you notice things you wouldn’t usually see?
How might different types of songs (like a calming song vs. a high-energy song) change the way you view a crowded scene?
Have you ever felt like you were in your bubble while listening to music in public? What was that like?
What senses are influenced by music, and can you think of a time when music affected your mood or actions?


