Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Music: Second Grade

Other Oklahoma Fine Arts sets

Creating (CR)

  • 1

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

    1. 1

      Recognize the elements of music, including:2.M.CR.1.1

      1. A

        Beat/Meter (2/4 and 4/4 meter and rhythm patterns in songs and ostinati)2.M.CR.1.1.A

      2. B

        Pitch (high/middle/low)2.M.CR.1.1.B

      3. C

        Tempo (allegro, moderato, largo)2.M.CR.1.1.C

      4. D

        Dynamics (fortissimo/pianissimo and crescendo/decrescendo)2.M.CR.1.1.D

      5. E

        Melody (steps/skips/leaps ) 2.M.CR.1.1.E

      6. F

        Harmony (sing accompanied, using ostinati, chordal accompaniment, and body percussion)2.M.CR.1.1.F

      7. G

        Form (coda and ABA) 2.M.CR.1.1.G

      8. H

        Tone Color (classroom percussion instruments, identify instrument families of the orchestra, as well as some individual instruments, and the timbre of a solo verses an ensemble)2.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.2.M.CR.1.2

    3. 3

      Improvise movement (non-locomotor and locomotor) appropriate for the musical elements heard in various listening examples. 2.M.CR.1.3

    4. 4

      Use an identified system of syllables, numbers, or letters to demonstrate basic notation on a staff:2.M.CR.1.4

      1. A

        Rhythmic (half note, half rest, and beamed sixteenth)2.M.CR.1.4.A

      2. B

        Melodic (sol mi la do re)2.M.CR.1.4.B

Performing (PR)

  • 1

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

    1. 2

      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). 2.M.PR.1.1

    2. 2

      Match pitches, sing in tune (C, D, F, or G-pentatone), and use appropriate tone and expression. 2.M.PR.1.2

    3. 3

      Perform simple ostinati using instruments or body percussion to accompany songs and rhythm activities. 2.M.PR.1.3

    4. 4

      Perform simple patterns with voice or on pitched or unpitched traditional or non-traditional instruments. 2.M.PR.1.4

Responding (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. 2.M.RE.1.1

    2. 2

      Recognize and practice appropriate audience and performer behavior appropriate for the context and style of music performed. 2.M.RE.1.2

    3. 3

      Respond, using directional movements or manipulatives, to the melodic contour of familiar and unfamiliar songs. 2.M.RE.1.3

    4. 4

      Discuss likes and dislikes of music in different styles.2.M.RE.1.4

Connecting (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.2.M.CN.1.1

    2. 2

      Recognize American music, including work songs, holiday songs, and patriotic music.2.M.CN.1.2

    3. 3

      Identify music and instruments from different cultures.2.M.CN.1.3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 2
Where can I read the official document?
Oklahoma Academic Standards for Fine Arts

Keep exploring

Keep exploring Fine Arts standards

Sibling grade bands, other subjects in this jurisdiction, and the same subject across other states.

More Oklahoma Fine Arts sets

Fine Arts