Unit 2: Elements of Music
Duration of Days: 180
The elements of music (rhythm, melody, tempo, dynamics, timbre, and form).
How composers use these elements to create different musical effects.
Listen to music and identify elements of music.
Practice and perform rhythmic and melodic examples.
Discuss how elements of music affect the sound and mood of a piece.
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Students identify elements of music in listening examples.
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Students perform short rhythmic or melodic patterns using classroom instruments or body percussion.
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Elements of Music | 180 |
| 2 | Rhythm and Tempo | 180 |
| 3 | Melody and Dynamics | 180 |