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K–12 Standards

Music: Grade 4

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Expression of MusicMU.4.1

  • 1

    Perform/Demonstrate music that exhibits learned rhythmic, melodic, and chordal accompaniment components.MU.4.1.1

    1. a

      Demonstrate three-part vocal and/or instrumental rounds.MU.4.1.1.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate learned melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic patterns using expressive elements. MU.4.1.1.b

    3. c

      Demonstrate and differentiate between songs in major and minor keys. MU.4.1.1.c

  • 2

    Perform/Demonstrate complex notated songs with accurate pitch, rhythm, tone, harmony and expressive elements.MU.4.1.2

    1. a

      Demonstrate melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic patterns with attention to tempo, dynamics, and articulation learned from notation.MU.4.1.2.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate tempo, dynamic and articulation indications in musical examples.MU.4.1.2.b

  • 3

    Apply teacher and peer critique and self-reflection to refine individual and ensemble technique and performance of notated songs. MU.4.1.3

    1. a

      Engage in refinement and feedback processes to prepare music for performance. MU.4.1.3.a

    2. b

      Self-evaluate to refine musical performance. MU.4.1.3.b

    3. c

      Critique expressive elements performed by others.MU.4.1.3.c

Creation of MusicMU.4.2

  • 1

    Compose, improvise, and arrange musical ideas using rhythms and pitches.MU.4.2.1

    1. a

      Create and document melodic and/or rhythmic composition in known form using known rhythms and pitches.MU.4.2.1.a

    2. b

      Generate and improvise musical ideas using known rhythms and pitches.MU.4.2.1.b

    3. c

      Arrange a known melody by changing a musical component such as the style (e.g., students in a small group can arrange a song giving it a rap or rock ‘n’ roll feel using cymbals and drums). MU.4.2.1.c

Theory of MusicMU.4.3

  • 1

    Identify and demonstrate extended notated melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic patterns.MU.4.3.1

    1. a

      Melody: Identify and perform, or respond to in major/minor tonalities. MU.4.3.1.a

    2. b

      Rhythm: Identify and demonstrate dotted quarter/eighth, eighth note triplets.MU.4.3.1.b

    3. c

      Harmony: Identify, perform, or respond to basic harmonic patterns. (e.g., I-V, V-I).MU.4.3.1.c

  • 2

    Identify and demonstrate subtle differences in tempos, dynamics, and articulations. MU.4.3.2

    1. a

      Tempo: Identify and demonstrate fermata. MU.4.3.2.a

    2. b

      Dynamics: Identify and demonstrate mezzo forte, mezzo piano, pianissimo/fortissimo. MU.4.3.2.b

    3. c

      Articulation: Identify and demonstrate accent.MU.4.3.2.c

  • 3

    Identify and demonstrate complex form, meter, and timbre elements.MU.4.3.3

    1. a

      Form/Structure: Aurally identify a variety of forms including recurring themes, interludes, canons and theme/variations.MU.4.3.3.a

    2. b

      Meter/Beat Groupings: Identify and demonstrate music in 6/8.MU.4.3.3.b

    3. c

      Timbre: Aurally identify 2+ parts. MU.4.3.3.c

Response to MusicMU.4.4

  • 1

    Discriminate between musical and nonmusical factors in creating criteria for evaluating music. MU.4.4.1

    1. a

      Evaluate how a variety of musical elements influence musical performance and preference.MU.4.4.1.a

    2. b

      Communicate similarities and differences in music from various historical periods with music of today. MU.4.4.1.b

  • 2

    Articulate contributions of various cultures to music from American historical periods.MU.4.4.2

    1. a

      Describe vocal and instrumental timbres and their uses throughout American music history.MU.4.4.2.a

    2. b

      Communicate similarities and differences throughout the history of American music. MU.4.4.2.b

    3. c

      Analyze the influence of the musics of various cultures and their role in American history (Caribbean, Western European, Native American, African, etc.).MU.4.4.2.c

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4
Where can I read the official document?
Colorado Academic Standards – Music Adopted 2022

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