Lesson 3: INTERPRET

How does text influence meaning in music?
How does diction affect communication?
How do performers communicate meaning to an audience?

Text, diction, expression, phrasing, interpretation

MU:Re8.1.E.IIa

Students support claims with evidence.

Students interpret musical meaning through text and performance.
DOK 1: Students identify text meaning and expressive elements.
DOK 2: Students explain meaning using text, diction, and musical elements.
DOK 3: Students support interpretations with musical and textual evidence.
DOK 4: Students compare and justify multiple interpretations and their impact on performance.

Text and language shape meaning in music and communication.

Students may think diction does not affect meaning.

Text annotation, modeling, translation support, discussion, and multiple interpretations

DOK 1: Students identify key words, diction elements, and expressive markings in the score.
DOK 2: Students explain the meaning of the text and how diction and musical elements support that meaning.
DOK 3: Students support their interpretation with musical and textual evidence in discussion or writing.
DOK 4: Students compare multiple interpretations and justify which is most effective for performance.