Lesson 2: DESCRIBE

How do we describe what we hear using musical vocabulary?
What makes a description of music clear and meaningful?

Tone, diction, blend, balance

MU:Re7.2.E.Ia

Applying discipline-specific vocabulary to aesthetic situations

Students describe musical performances using appropriate vocabulary related to elements of music and performance practice.
DOK 1: Identify musical elements in a performance.
DOK 2: Describe performances using appropriate vocabulary.
DOK 3: Explain how elements contribute to expressive intent.
DOK 4: Compare descriptive interpretations across performances.

Clear communication about aesthetic experiences is essential

Students may use vague language that doesn't aid in productive discussion

Word banks; sentence frames; modeled examples; choice of written or verbal response; small group discussion.

DOK 1: Vocabulary identification task
DOK 2: Written or verbal description
DOK 3: Structured listening response
DOK 4: Comparative description of two performances