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K–12 Standards

Music: Grade 1

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Elementary Music

  • 1.

    The student describes and analyzes musical sound and reads, writes, and reproduces music notation. The student is expected to:1.1

    1. A.

      identify the known five voices and adult/children singing voices;1.1.A

    2. B.

      identify visually and aurally the instrument families;1.1.B

    3. C.

      use basic music terminology in describing changes in tempo, including allegro/largo, and dynamics, including forte/piano; and1.1.C

    4. D.

      identify and label repetition and contrast in simple songs such as ab, aaba, or abac patterns.1.1.D

  • 2.

    The student reads, writes, and reproduces music notation. Technology and other tools may be used to read, write, and reproduce musical examples. The student is expected to:1.2

    1. A.

      read, write, and reproduce rhythmic patterns, including quarter note/paired eighth notes and quarter; and1.2.A

    2. B.

      read, write, and reproduce melodic patterns, including three tones from the pentatonic scale.1.2.B

  • 3.

    The student performs a varied repertoire of developmentally appropriate music in informal or formal settings. The student is expected to:1.3

    1. A.

      sing tunefully or play classroom instruments, including rhythmic and melodic patterns, independently or in groups;1.3.A

    2. B.

      sing songs or play classroom instruments from diverse cultures and styles, independently or in groups;1.3.B

    3. C.

      move alone or with others to a varied repertoire of music using gross and fine locomotor and non-locomotor movement;1.3.C

    4. D.

      perform simple part work, including beat versus rhythm, rhythmic ostinato, and vocal exploration; and1.3.D

    5. E.

      perform music using tempo, including allegro/largo, and dynamics, including forte/piano.1.3.E

  • 4.

    The student creates and explores new musical ideas. The student is expected to:1.4

    1. A.

      create short, rhythmic patterns using known rhythms;1.4.A

    2. B.

      create short, melodic patterns using known pitches; and1.4.B

    3. C.

      explore new musical ideas using singing voice and classroom instruments.1.4.C

  • 5.

    The student examines music in relation to history and cultures. The student is expected to:1.5

    1. A.

      sing songs and play musical games, including rhymes, patriotic events, folk music, and seasonal music;1.5.A

    2. B.

      identify steady beat in short musical excerpts from various periods or times in history and diverse cultures; and1.5.B

    3. C.

      identify simple interdisciplinary concepts relating to music.1.5.C

  • 6.

    The student listens to, responds to, and evaluates music and musical performances. The student is expected to:1.6

    1. A.

      identify and demonstrate appropriate audience behavior during live or recorded performances;1.6.A

    2. B.

      recognize known rhythmic and melodic elements in simple aural examples using known terminology;1.6.B

    3. C.

      distinguish same/different between beat/rhythm, higher/lower, louder/softer, faster/slower, and simple patterns in musical performances; and1.6.C

    4. D.

      respond verbally or through movement to short musical examples.1.6.D

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
When were these standards adopted?
2013
Where can I read the official document?
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Music

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