Sight read in parts with technical accuracy and expression. Notate simple rhythm and melody using standard symbols. Notate simple musical phrases using standard symbols. The ability to read and perform music at first sight, without preparation. A series of syllables indicating pitches, often accompanied by hand signals, used to indicate melodic placement within a scale.
Students listen to, analyze, and describe music .
6.3.1 Identify simple elements of music. Compare and contrast simple elements of music when presented aurally. Apply knowledge of the elements of music in aural examples. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the technical vocabulary of the elements of music in analyzing aural examples. Describe the uses of the elements of music in aural examples representing diverse genres and cultures.