Music: Grade 7

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

  • 7.

    Generate rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic phrases and variations over harmonic accompaniments within AB, ABA, or theme and variation forms that convey expressive intent.MU:Cr1.1.7

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

  • a.

    Select, organize, develop and document personal musical ideas for arrangements, songs, and compositions within AB, ABA, or theme and variation forms that demonstrate unity and variety and convey expressive intent.MU:Cr2.1.7.a

  • b.

    Use standard and/or iconic notation and/or audio/video recording to document personal simple rhythmic phrases, melodic phrases, and harmonic sequences.MU:Cr2.1.7.b

Refine and complete artistic work.

  • a.

    Evaluate their own work, applying selected criteria such as appropriate application of elements of music including style, form, and use of sound sources.MU:Cr3.1.7.a

  • b.

    Describe the rationale for making revisions to the music based on evaluation criteria and feedback from others (teacher and peers).MU:Cr3.1.7.b

  • 7.

    Present the final version of their documented personal composition, song, or arrangement, using craftsmanship and originality to demonstrate unity and variety, and convey expressive intent.MU:Cr3.2.7

Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

  • 7.

    Apply collaborativelydeveloped criteria for selecting music of contrasting styles for a program with a specific purpose and/or context and, after discussion, identify expressive qualities, technical challenges, and reasons for choices.MU:Pr4.1.7

  • a.

    Explain and demonstrate the structure of contrasting pieces of music selected for performance and how elements of music are used.MU:Pr4.2.7.a

  • b.

    When analyzing selected music, read and identify by name or function standard symbols for rhythm, pitch articulation, dynamics, tempo, and form.MU:Pr4.2.7.b

  • c.

    Identify how cultural and historical context inform performances and result in different music interpretations.MU:Pr4.2.7.c

  • 7.

    Perform contrasting pieces of music demonstrating their interpretations of the elements of music and expressive qualities (such as dynamics, tempo, timbre, articulation/style, and phrasing) convey intent.MU:Pr4.3.7

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

  • 7.

    Identify and apply collaboratively-developed criteria (such as demonstrating correct interpretation of notation, technical skill of performer, originality, emotional impact, and interest) to rehearse, refine, and determine when the music is ready to perform.MU:Pr5.1.7

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

  • a.

    Perform the music with technical accuracy and stylistic expression to convey the creator's intent.MU:Pr6.1.7.a

  • b.

    Demonstrate performance decorum (such as stage presence, attire, and behavior) and audience etiquette appropriate for venue, purpose, and context.MU:Pr6.1.7.b

Perceive and analyze artistic work.

  • 7.

    Select or choose contrasting music to listen to and compare the connections to specific interests or experiences for a specific purpose.MU:Re7.1.7

  • a.

    Classify and explain how the elements of music and expressive qualities relate to the structure of contrasting pieces.MU:Re7.2.7.a

  • b.

    Identify and compare the context of music from a variety of genres, cultures, and historical periods.MU:Re7.2.7.b

Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

  • 7.

    Describe a personal interpretation of contrasting works and explain how creators' and performers' application of the elements of music and expressive qualities, within genres, cultures, and historical periods, convey expressive intent.MU:Re8.1.7

Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

  • 7.

    Select from teacher-provided criteria to evaluate musical works or performances.MU:Re9.1.7

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

  • 7.

    Demonstrate how interests, knowledge, and skills relate to personal choices and intent when creating, performing, and responding to music.MU:Cn10.1.7

Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.

  • 7.

    Demonstrate understanding of relationships between music and the other arts, other disciplines, varied contexts, and daily life.MU:Cn11.1.7

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 7
When were these standards adopted?
2015

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