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K–12 Standards

Fine Arts: Music (1st Grade)

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Creating (CR)CR

  • 1

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

    1. 1

      Explore the elements of music, including:1.M.CR.1.1

      1. A

        Beat/Meter (steady beat, strong/weak beats, long/short sounds, 2/4 and 4/4 meters) 1.M.CR.1.1A

      2. B

        Pitch (high/low)1.M.CR.1.1B

      3. C

        Tempo (fast/slow)1.M.CR.1.1C

      4. D

        Dynamics (forte/piano)1.M.CR.1.1D

      5. E

        Melody (upward/downward, steps/skips, and repeats)1.M.CR.1.1E

      6. F

        Harmony (sing in unison, accompanied using pitched and unpitched instruments)1.M.CR.1.1F

      7. H

        Tone Color (classroom percussion and instrument families of the orchestra)1.M.CR.1.1H

      8. G

        Form (introduction, call/response, Question/ Answer, verse/refrain, and AB)1.M.CR.1.1G

    2. 2

      Improvise melodic and rhythmic answers with or without a system syllables, numbers or basic notation using voice, classroom instruments, or technology to demonstrate basic notation. 1.M.CR.1.2

    3. 3

      Improvise movement (non-locomotor and locomotor) appropriate for the musical elements heard in various listening examples. 1.M.CR.1.3

    4. 4

      Identify a system of syllables, numbers, or letters to demonstrate basic notation: Rhythmic (quarter note, quarter rest, paired eighth notes) Melodic (sol mi la) 1.CR.1.4

Performing (PR)PR

  • 1

    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 traditional and/or non-traditional instruments (i.e., found sounds). 1.M.PR.1.1

    2. 2

      Match pitches, sing in tune, and use appropriate tone and expression. 1.M.PR.1.2

    3. 3

      Play steady beat and simple ostinati using instruments or body percussion to accompany songs and rhythm activities. 1.M.PR.1.3

    4. 4

      Perform simple patterns with voice or on pitched or unpitched traditional or non-traditional instruments. 1.M.PR.1.4

Responding (RE)RE

  • 1

    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. 1.M.RE.1.1

    2. 2

      Recognize and practice appropriate audience and performer behavior appropriate for the context and style of music performed. 1.M.RE.1.2

    3. 3

      Respond, using directional movements or manipulatives, to the melodic contour of familiar and unfamiliar songs.1.M.RE.1.3

    4. 4

      Recognize basic elements of familiar and unfamiliar songs.1.M.RE.1.4

    5. 5

      Discuss likes and dislikes of music in different styles.1.M.RE.1.5

Connecting (CN)CN

  • 1

    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. 1.M.CN.1.1

    2. 2

      Recognize American music, including work songs, holiday songs, and patriotic music. 1.M.CN.1.2

    3. 3

      Identify music and instruments from different cultures. 1.M.CN.1.3

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
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Oklahoma Academic Standards

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