Music
Grade level: 7
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Dynamics |
Aural recognition of degrees of loudness; visual recognition of dynamic symbols (p, mp, pp, f, ff, mf); ID dynamic contrasts and changers (cres/decres, >) |
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Tone Color |
Listen to and ID vocal and instrumental tone color |
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Tempo |
Aural recognition of tempo and tempo changes demonstrated by moving to TB and MB; distinguish and perform varied tempi |
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Duration/Rhythm |
Read and perform rhythm patterns (quarter, 8th, 16th, ½ notes/rest); various meters 2-4 3-4 4-4 6-8; ID and perform rhythm ostinati; ID meter |
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Pitch |
ID and perform modes major and minor; ID and perform high and low (singing and on instruments); ID steps, skips, and repeated pitches in a melody; read and perform pitch patterns on solfege (I, IV, V, i, iv, V); read and perform songs on solfege |
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Texture |
Sing unison, rounds, 2 or 3 part songs; ID and create texture with accompaniment instruments; ID accompaniment instruments and homophonic/polyphonic |
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Form |
ID strophic form, a bridge, etc |
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Composition |
Write songs with standard notation in major/minor pentatonic and harmonic minor; write rhythm accompaniments |
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Cultural Context |
Listen to and discuss contemporary styles, acc. singing, instruments; listen to, ID, and perform spirituals; perform foreign language; perform worship music w/varied acc. instruments |