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K–12 Standards

Music: Grade 5

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Expression of MusicMU.5.1

  • 1

    Perform/Demonstrate music that exhibits learned rhythmic, melodic, and accompaniment components.MU.5.1.1

    1. a

      Demonstrate and compare and contrast harmonic changes in songs (e.g., major vs. minor, blues, chord progressions, etc.). MU.5.1.1.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate learned melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic patterns using expressive elements.MU.5.1.1.b

    3. c

      Demonstrate songs in major and minor keys.MU.5.1.1.c

  • 2

    Perform/Demonstrate extended notated songs with accurate pitch, rhythm, tone, harmony and expressive elements.MU.5.1.2

    1. a

      Demonstrate multi-layered rhythmic and melodic pieces and songs (e.g., rounds, partner songs, descants) learned from notation.MU.5.1.2.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate following the director’s indications for expressive elements.MU.5.1.2.b

  • 3

    Apply teacher and peer critique and self-reflection to refine individual and ensemble technique and performance. MU.5.1.3

    1. a

      Engage in refinement and feedback processes to prepare music for performance.MU.5.1.3.a

    2. b

      Self-evaluate to refine musical performance.MU.5.1.3.b

    3. c

      Critique expressive elements performed by others.MU.5.1.3.c

Creation of MusicMU.5.2

  • 1

    Compose, improvise, and arrange a musical idea using rhythm and pitches with accompaniment.MU.5.2.1

    1. a

      Create and document a melodic and/or rhythmic composition with accompaniment to present a chosen style or mood.MU.5.2.1.a

    2. b

      Generate and improvise musical ideas over an accompaniment (e.g., 12-bar blues, changing chord ostinati or other accompaniment, vocal ostinati). MU.5.2.1.b

    3. c

      Arrange an accompaniment to go with a melodyMU.5.2.1.c

Theory of MusicMU.5.3

  • 1

    Identify and demonstrate complex notated melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic patterns. MU.5.3.1

    1. a

      Melody: Identify and demonstrate awareness of whole/half steps.MU.5.3.1.a

    2. b

      Rhythm: Identify and demonstrate syncopated rhythms.MU.5.3.1.b

    3. c

      Harmony: Identify, perform, or respond to extended harmonic patterns (e.g., I-V, V-I, I-IV-V-I).MU.5.3.1.c

  • 2

    Identify and demonstrate new and learned tempos, dynamics, and articulations.MU.5.3.2

    1. a

      Tempo: Identify and demonstrate written tempo symbols. MU.5.3.2.a

    2. b

      Dynamics: Identify and demonstrate the written symbols for dynamic changes.MU.5.3.2.b

    3. c

      Articulation: Identify and demonstrate learned written articulations.MU.5.3.2.c

  • 3

    Identify and apply complex form, meter, and timbre elements.MU.5.3.3

    1. a

      Form/Structure: Identify D.S. al Coda, D.C. al fine, 1st/2nd endings. MU.5.3.3.a

    2. b

      Meter/Beat Groupings: Identify the purpose of the top and bottom number in a time signature.MU.5.3.3.b

    3. c

      Timbre: Aurally identify 3+ parts, and various world instruments.MU.5.3.3.c

Response to MusicMU.5.4

  • 1

    Create and use specific criteria in responding to a musical performance.MU.5.4.1

    1. a

      Discriminate between both musical (rhythm, melody, tempo) and nonmusical (text, feelings) elements that influence musical performance and preference.MU.5.4.1.a

    2. b

      Discuss the difference between preference versus quality of musical works.MU.5.4.1.b

  • 2

    Identify differences and commonalities in music from a variety of sources and intentions (e.g. historical periods, cultures, genres). MU.5.4.2

    1. a

      Describe the use of various timbres and rhythmic patterns and their uses in various historical periods and cultures.MU.5.4.2.a

    2. b

      Communicate similarities and differences in music from various historical periods.MU.5.4.2.b

    3. c

      Communicate ways in which music has been important to people throughout historical periods.MU.5.4.2.c

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 5
Where can I read the official document?
Colorado Academic Standards – Music Adopted 2022

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