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K–12 Standards

Fine Arts: Music (Kindergarten)

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Creating (CR)CR

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    Generate musical ideas through reading, notating, and/or interpreting music. M.CR.1

    1. 1

      Explore the elements of music, including: K.M.CR.1.1

      1. A

        Beat/Meter (steady beat, strong/weak beats, long/short sounds)K.M.CR.1.1A

      2. B

        Pitch (high/low)K.M.CR.1.1B

      3. C

        Tempo (fast/slow)K.M.CR.1.1C

      4. D

        Dynamics (loud/quiet)K.M.CR.1.1D

      5. E

        Melody (up/down)K.M.CR.1.1E

      6. F

        Harmony (sing in unison, accompanied using pitched and unpitched instruments)K.M.CR.1.1F

      7. G

        Form (same/different)K.M.CR.1.1G

      8. H

        Tone Color (four voices: whisper, talk, shout/calling, sing, as well as the sounds around us: sounds from nature,  machines, and environment)K.M.CR.1.1H

    2. 2

      Explore melodic and rhythmic answers using voice and classroom instruments. K.M.CR.1.2

    3. 3

      Improvise movement (non-locomotor and locomotor) appropriate for the musical elements heard in various listening examples. K.M.CR.1.3

    4. 4

      Explore rhythmic and melodic notation through icons and pictures. K.M.CR.1.4

Performing (PR)PR

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    Present or demonstrate an existing work, formally or informally, with appropriate expressive and technical skills. M.PR.1

    1. 1

      Participate in music through singing (individually and in groups, as well as accompanied and unaccompanied) and playing instruments. K.M.PR.1.1

    2. 2

      Experience matching pitches, approaches singing in tune, and use appropriate tone and expression. K.M.PR.1.2

    3. 3

      Explore steady beat using instruments or body percussion to accompany songs and rhythm activities. K.M.PR.1.3

    4. 4

      Recognize simple patterns on pitched or unpitched traditional or non-traditional instruments.K.M.PR.1.4

Responding (RE)RE

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    Respond to music while demonstrating respect for others' music preferences and music performances. M.RE.1

    1. 1

      Respond to the beat or rhythm in music by using non-locomotor or locomotor movement, body percussion, and playing classroom instruments. K.M.RE.1.1

    2. 2

      Recognize and practice appropriate audience and performer behavior appropriate for the context and style of music performed. K.M.RE.1.2

    3. 3

      Respond, using directional movements or manipulatives, to the melodic contour of familiar and unfamiliar songs.K.M.RE.1.3

Connecting (CN)CN

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    Recognize the development of music from a social, cultural, and historical context. M.CN.1

    1. 1

      Sing and perform songs, chants, rhymes, singing games, and dances from a variety of cultures. K.M.CN.1.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten
Where can I read the official document?
Oklahoma Academic Standards

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