Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 6 - Music

AE17.MU.6.6

Present the final version of their documented personal composition or arrangement, using craftsmanship and originality, to demonstrate an effective beginning, middle, and ending, and convey expressive intent.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Musicians' presentation of creative work is the culmination of a process of creation and communication.
EQ: When is creative work ready to share?

Skills Examples

Performing
  • Perform original music that adheres to a simple formal structure.
Creating
  • Describe distinguishing characteristics of music forms (e.g., verse-refrain, AB, ABA, rondo, canon, theme and variation) from various cultures and historical periods.
  • Compose an eight-measure melody based on a diatonic scale using familiar rhythmic patterns.
  • Create movement to illustrate the form of a composition.
Reading/ Writing
  • Identify instruments used in Western and world music ensembles.
  • Identify different functions and uses of music in American and other cultures.
Responding/ Evaluating
  • Distinguish between and among the use of dynamics, meter, tempo and tonality in various pieces through active listening.
  • Describe roles and skills musicians assume in various cultures and settings.

Vocabulary

Rhythm
Melody
  • Pitch set: La- centered diatonic (minor)
  • Clef reading (diatonic)
  • Octave
  • Unison/ harmony
Harmony
  • Polyphonic
  • 2-part songs
  • 3-part songs
  • Descant
  • Bass clef
  • Accompaniment
Form
  • AB form
  • ABA form
  • Form
  • Canon
  • Composer
  • Composite forms
Expression
  • Tone Quality
  • Articulation
Other
  • Age-appropriate audience and performer etiquette
  • Age-appropriate pitch matching (G3-G5)
  • Historical periods

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 3: Refine and complete artistic work.
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