AE17.MU.1.8

Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 1 - Music

AE17.MU.1.8
Demonstrate knowledge of music concepts in music from a variety of cultures selected for performance.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Analyzing creators' context and how they manipulate elements of music provides insight into their intent and informs performance.
EQ: How does understanding the structure and context of musical works inform performance?

Skills Examples

Performing

Sing or play music with attention to expressive elements such as dynamics and articulation
Perform music from a variety of cultural traditions, focusing on holidays and special days.

Creating

Create new verses for familiar songs.
Use manipulatives or movement to inform melodic contour.

Reading/ Writing

Write rhythmic phrases that include quarter notes and paired eighth notes using standard or iconic notation.
Read rhythmic phrases containing quarter notes, quarter rests, and paired eighth notes using standard or iconic notation.
Indicate melodic contour using manipulatives such as yarn, or by drawing lines that reflect the melodic contour.
Identify expressive markings in printed music.

Responding/ Evaluating