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Describe characteristics that make various musical works appealing.
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e.g., tempo, rhythm, dynamics, blend, timbre, form, texture, instrumentationGeneral Information
Subject Area: Music
Grade: 4
Big Idea: Critical Thinking and Reflection
Enduring Understanding: The processes of critiquing works of art lead to development of critical-thinking skills transferable to other contexts.
Date Adopted or Revised: 12/10
Status: State Board Approved
Related Courses
This benchmark is part of these courses.
7713010: Music: K-5 (Specifically in versions: 2013 - 2015, 2015 - 2019 (course terminated))
5013010: Elementary Chorus (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
5013020: Elementary Band (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
5013030: Elementary Orchestra (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
5013100: Music - Intermediate 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
5013035: Elementary Special Ensemble (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
7713040: Access Music Grade 4 (Specifically in versions: 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
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Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
MU.4.C.3.In.a: Identify characteristics that make various musical works appealing.
MU.4.C.3.Pa.a: Select a characteristic that makes a musical work appealing.
MU.4.C.3.Su.a: Recognize characteristics that make various musical works appealing.
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