Number: MU.4.C.1
Title: Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.
Type:
Enduring Understanding
Subject: Music
Grade: 4
Big Idea: Critical Thinking and Reflection
Related Benchmarks
This cluster includes the following benchmarks
| Code |
Description |
| MU.4.C.1.1: | Develop effective listening strategies and describe how they can support appreciation of musical works. |
| MU.4.C.1.2: | Describe, using correct music vocabulary, what is heard in a specific musical work. |
| MU.4.C.1.3: | Classify orchestral and band instruments as strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, or keyboard. |
| MU.4.C.1.4: | Identify and describe the four primary voice parts, i.e., soprano, alto, tenor, bass. |
Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| MU.4.C.1.In.a: | Identify and use appropriate sensory skills to recognize specified musical characteristics. |
| MU.4.C.1.In.b: | Recognize families of orchestral and band instruments |
| MU.4.C.1.In.c: | Identify and use appropriate sensory skills to distinguish voice parts. |
Supported
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| MU.4.C.1.Su.a: | Use a teacher-selected sensory skill to recognize specified musical characteristics. |
| MU.4.C.1.Su.b: | Recognize a variety of orchestral and band instruments. |
| MU.4.C.1.Su.c: | Use a teacher-selected sensory skill to recognize differences in voice parts. |
Participatory
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| MU.4.C.1.Pa.a: | Recognize a teacher-selected musical characteristic in a song or instrumental piece. |
| MU.4.C.1.Pa.b: | Recognize selected orchestral and band instruments. |
| MU.4.C.1.Pa.c: | Distinguish between two voice types. |
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