2.MUSIC.1.C
Use known music terminology to explain musical examples of tempo, including presto, moderato, and andante, and dynamics, including fortissimo and pianissimo.
Grade 2 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2013
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Skills
- use (music terminology) #dok2
- explain (musical examples of tempo and dynamics) #dok3
- identify (specific tempo and dynamic markings in music) #dok1
Learning Targets
- I can identify tempo words such as presto, moderato, and andante in musical examples. #dok1
- I can identify dynamic words such as fortissimo and pianissimo in musical examples. #dok1
- I can use music terminology to describe the tempo of a piece, such as presto, moderato, and andante. #dok2
- I can use music terminology to describe the dynamics of a piece, such as fortissimo and pianissimo. #dok2
- I can explain, using music terminology, how tempo and dynamics change the way a piece of music sounds. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Musical terminology helps us accurately describe and communicate the elements of music we hear.
- Understanding tempo and dynamics enhances our ability to appreciate, perform, and respond to music.
Essential Questions
- How does using music terminology help us describe what we hear in music?
- What are the differences between tempo markings such as presto, moderato, and andante?
- How do dynamics like fortissimo and pianissimo affect the way a piece of music sounds?
- Why is it important to explain musical examples using proper terminology?
- How might changing tempo or dynamics change the mood or feeling of music?