AE17.MU.CT.AC.8

Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 06-12 - Music

AE17.MU.CT.AC.8
Analyze how the elements of music (including form) of selected works relate to the style, function, and context, and explain the implications for rehearsal and 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

Create rehearsal plans for musical works, identifying the compositional elements, style, and historical or cultural context of the work.
Using established criteria, identify the ways in which performances convey the elements of music, style, and mood.

Creating

Analyze a work and show the different techniques the composer uses and describe their effect on the performance.

Reading/ Writing

Write a melody following and showing proper use of root position, first inversion and second inversion structures and voice leadings.

Responding/ Evaluating

Analyze the elements of music from written and aural examples relating them to style, mood, and context.
Describe how the analysis provides models for personal growth as composer, performer, and/or listener.
Identify, evaluate, and implement strategies for improving the technical and expressive aspects of various works.

Vocabulary

Rhythm

Mixed Meter

Harmony

Heterophonic

Expression

Articulations
Stylistic markings

Other

Simple Aural Skills (ear training)
Simple Sight Reading
Melodic Dictation
Improvisation

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.