Element of Music	Gr. 3
Dynamics	Recognize forte (f) and piano (p) and use expressively Identify fortissimo (ff) and pianissimo (pp)
Tone Color	Identify techniques for varying tone color Identify folk stringed instruments: banjo, guitar, dulcimer, autoharp Identify orchestral stringed instruments
Tempo	Identify tempo changes within a composition Introduce the term: tempo
Duration/Rhythm	Practice and use simple rhythms in 2/4 and 4/4 meters Introduce the fermata     Identify simple rhythms in 2/4 and 3/4 meters Introduce whole note/ whole rest       Identify half rest, eighth rest, pick-up-note     Introduce simple 6/8 meter rhythm patterns
Pitch	Introduce melodic movements: step, skip, leap Introduce high do Sing do re mi so la do Identify G A B C on staff by letter names Introduce term/symbol for flat (   ) and sharp (    ) Identify lines and spaces on staff by letter name
Texture	Play one and two chord accompaniments Recognize melody alone, melody with ostinato or melody with chordal accompaniment Sing canons
Form	Introduce terms verse/refrain/chorus Recognize AB and ABA form Recognize phrases and cadences
Style	Sing folk and composed songs from America and other countries Listen to examples representative of musical periods and cultures
Appreciation	Develop positive attitudes toward music through successful experiences and performances in the classroom Introduce musical careers: technician/producer