UP:AE17.MU.4.1

Vocabulary

Rhythm

Conducting patterns in
Syncopation

Melody

Pitch set: Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So, Ti
Treble clef reading (La, So, Mi, Re, Do)
Middle C through High B
Create melodic sequences
Half-step
Whole step

Harmony

Canons
Chord components
Chord progression (I, V)
Crossover bordun

Form

Phrasing: antecedent and consequent
D.C. al coda
Fine

Expression

pp through ff

Other

Age-appropriate audience and performer etiquette
Orchestra instruments within the 4 families
Age-appropriate pitch matching (A3-E5)

Essential Questions

EU: The creative ideas, concepts, and feelings that influence musicians' work emerge from a variety of sources.
EQ: How do musicians generate creative ideas?

Skills Examples

Performing

With limited guidance, perform simple chord progressions on pitched instruments.
Play a variety of classroom instruments with proper technique.
Use the head voice to produce a light, clear sound employing breath support and maintaining appropriate posture.

Creating

With limited guidance, improvise or compose a 2-4 measure musical idea, a pentatonic melody, or a rhythm pattern using age-appropriate note values.
Create vocal harmony using rounds, ostinati, canons and partner songs.

Reading/ Writing

Use notation and/or recording technology to document personal musical ideas.

Responding/ Evaluating

Describe the way sound is produced by various instruments and the human voice.
Listen, identify and respond to music of different composers and world cultures.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.