Lesson 4: INTERPRET
Duration of Days: 30
Lesson Objective
Students will create and justify interpretations of repertoire.
How do musicians determine expressive intent?
How can interpretation vary across performances?
Expression, mood, phrasing
MU:Re8.1.E.IIa
Evidence-based reasoning
Students interpret performances by connecting musical elements, structure, and stylistic context to expressive intent.
DOK 1: Identify expressive elements in performance.
DOK 2: Explain possible meanings based on listening.
DOK 3: Support interpretations using musical evidence and context.
DOK 4: Compare and justify multiple interpretations across performances.
Interpretation varies across cultures and perspectives
Students may think there is only one correct interpretation
Student-led interpretation discussions; multiple listening examples; modeling; flexible response formats; peer critique.
DOK 1: Identification of expressive elements
DOK 2: Written or verbal interpretation
DOK 3: Evidence-based interpretation response
DOK 4: Comparative interpretation analysis