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K–12 Standards

Music: Grade K

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Elementary Music

  • 1.

    The student describes and analyzes musical sound. The student is expected to:K.1

    1. A.

      identify the differences between the five voices, including singing, speaking, inner, whispering, and calling voices;K.1.A

    2. B.

      identify the timbre of adult and child singing voices;K.1.B

    3. C.

      identify the timbre of instrument families;K.1.C

    4. D.

      identify same/different in beat/rhythm, higher/lower, louder/softer, faster/slower, and simple patterns in musical performances; andK.1.D

    5. E.

      identify beat, rhythm, and simple two-tone or three-tone melodies using iconic representation.K.1.E

  • 2.

    The student performs a varied repertoire of developmentally appropriate music in informal or formal settings. The student is expected to:K.2

    1. A.

      sing or play classroom instruments independently or in groups;K.2.A

    2. B.

      sing songs or play classroom instruments from diverse cultures and styles independently or in groups;K.2.B

    3. C.

      move alone or with others to a varied repertoire of music using gross and fine locomotor and non-locomotor movement;K.2.C

    4. D.

      perform simple partwork, including beat versus rhythm; andK.2.D

    5. E.

      perform music using louder/softer and faster/slower.K.2.E

  • 3.

    The student examines music in relation to history and cultures. The student is expected to:K.3

    1. A.

      sing songs and play musical games, including rhymes, folk music, and seasonal music; andK.3.A

    2. B.

      identify simple interdisciplinary concepts related to music.K.3.B

  • 4.

    The student listens to, responds to, and evaluates music and musical performances. The student is expected to:K.4

    1. A.

      identify and demonstrate appropriate audience behavior during live or recorded performances;K.4.A

    2. B.

      identify steady beat in musical performances; andK.4.B

    3. C.

      compare same/different in beat/rhythm, higher/lower, louder/softer, faster/slower, and simple patterns in musical performances.K.4.C

Frequently asked questions

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

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