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K–12 Standards

Music: Grade 7

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CREATINGCR

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

    1. a

      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.a

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

    1. a

      Create personal musical ideas for arrangements, songs and compositions that demonstrate unity and variety and convey expressive intent.MU:Cr2.1.7.a

    2. b

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

  • 3.1

    Refine and complete artistic work.

    1. a

      Evaluate and rationalize revisions to their own work by applying selected criteria.MU:Cr3.1.7.a

  • 3.2

    Refine and complete artistic work.

    1. a

      Present the final version of personally created compositions or arrangements to others and describe the craftsmanship, originality and connection to expressive intent. MU:Cr3.2.7.a

PERFORMINGPR

  • 4.1

    Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation.

    1. a

      Apply collaboratively developed 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

  • 4.2

    Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation.

    1. 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

    2. 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

    3. c

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

  • 4.3

    Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation.

    1. a

      Perform contrasting pieces of music demonstrating their interpretations of the Elements of Music and expressive qualities convey intent.MU:Pr4.3.7.a

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic technique and work for presentation.

    1. a

      Identify and apply collaboratively developed criteria to rehearse, refine and determine when the piece is ready to perform. MU:Pr5.1.7.a

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

    1. a

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

    2. b

      Demonstrate performance decorum and audience etiquette appropriate for venue, purpose and context.MU:Pr6.1.7.b

RESPONDINGRE

  • 7.1

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.

    1. a

      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

  • 7.2

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.

    1. a

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

    2. b

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

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

    1. a

      Describe a personal interpretation of contrasting works and explain how creators’ and performers’ application of the Elements of Music and expressive qualities convey expressive intent.MU:Re8.1.7.a

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

    1. a

      Apply collaboratively developed criteria to evaluate musical works or performances and explain appropriateness to the context, citing evidence from the Elements of Music. MU:Re9.1.7.a

CONNECTINGCN

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

    1. a

      Examine the musical characteristics in a variety of music genres and compare to personal perspectives and musical preferences. MU:Cn10.1.7.a

  • 11

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

    1. a

      Compare how music is used to represent, establish and communicate cultural, historical and/or community context. MU:Cn11.1.7.a

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