ARTSEDGE: K-4 Music

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Targeted Standards:

National Standards for Arts Education:

The standards outline what every K-12 student should know and be able to do in the arts. The standards were developed by the Consortium of National Arts Education Associations, through a grant administered by The National Association for Music Education (MENC).

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Content Standard 9

Understanding music in relation to history and culture

Achievement Standard

Students identify by genre or style aural examples of music from various historical periods and cultures
Students describe in simple terms how elements of music are used in music examples from various cultures of the world
Students identify various uses of music in their daily experiences and describe characteristics that make certain music suitable for each use
Students identify and describe roles of musicians (e.g., orchestra conductor, folksinger, church organist) in various music settings and cultures
Students demonstrate audience behavior appropriate for the context and style of music performed

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