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K–12 Standards

Music: Fourth Grade

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Creating (CR)

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

    1. 1

      Identify the elements of music, including:4.M.CR.1.1

      1. A

        Beat/Meter (meter in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, and syncopation)4.M.CR.1.1.A

      2. B

        Pitch (high/middle/low)4.M.CR.1.1.B

      3. C

        Tempo (vivace, adagio, grave)4.M.CR.1.1.C

      4. D

        Dynamics (sforzando)4.M.CR.1.1.D

      5. E

        Melody (octave leap and melodic contour) 4.M.CR.1.1.E

      6. F

        Harmony (layered ostinati, both rhythmic and melodic, canons/rounds, and partner songs)4.M.CR.1.1.F

      7. G

        Form (interlude and first/second ending)4.M.CR.1.1.G

      8. H

        Tone Color (classroom percussion instruments, identify instruments and instrument families of the orchestra, timbre of solo versus ensemble, as well as soprano, alto, tenor and bass) 4.M.CR.1.1.H

    2. 2

      Improvise melodic and rhythmic answers with or without a system of syllables, numbers or basic notation using voice, classroom instruments, or technology to demonstrate basic notation. 4.M.CR.1.2

    3. 3

      Improvise movement (non-locomotor and locomotor) appropriate for the musical elements heard in various listening examples with and without partners or groups. 4.M.CR.1.3

    4. 4

      Use an identified system of syllables, numbers, or letters to demonstrate basic notation on a staff:4.M.CR.1.4

      1. A

        Rhythmic (syncopation and single eighth note and rest) 4.M.CR.1.4.A

      2. B

        Melodic (high do, low la, low sol, and treble clef)4.M.CR.1.4.B

Performing (PR)

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    Present or demonstrate an existing musical 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 traditional and/or non-traditional instruments (i.e., found sounds). 4.M.PR.1.1

    2. 2

      Match pitches, sing in tune (C, D, F, or G-pentatone), and use appropriate tone and expression. 4.M.PR.1.2

    3. 3

      Perform simple ostinati using instruments or body percussion to accompany songs and rhythm activities. 4.M.PR.1.3

    4. 4

      Perform simple patterns or melodies in group ensembles with voice or on pitched or unpitched traditional or non-traditional instruments. 4.M.PR.1.4

    5. 5

      Sing two-part rounds, partner songs, and ostinatos. 4.M.PR.1.5

    6. 6

      Sing or play an instrument in an appropriate range with acceptable tone quality. 4.M.PR.1.6

Responding (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. 4.M.RE.1.1

    2. 2

      Recognize and practice appropriate audience and performer behavior appropriate for the context and style of music performed and demonstrate respect for music performed by others. 4.M.RE.1.2

    3. 3

      Respond with movement to basic features (dynamics, tempo, form, etc.) of familiar and unfamiliar songs. 4.M.RE.1.3

    4. 4

      Compare students’ likes and dislikes of music of different styles while using appropriate terms to explain opinions. 4.M.RE.1.4

Connecting (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.4.M.CN.1.1

    2. 2

      Recognize American music, including work songs, holiday songs, and patriotic music. 4.M.CN.1.2

    3. 3

      Identify music and instruments from different cultures.4.M.CN.1.3

    4. 4

      Introduce the various roles musicians have in various musical settings and cultures. 4.M.CN.1.4

    5. 5

      Explore uses of music in everyday life (e.g., film, television, background music, commercials, and video games).4.M.CN.1.5

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4
Where can I read the official document?
Oklahoma Academic Standards for Fine Arts

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