Element of Music	Gr. 5
Dynamics	Introduce term: diminuendo Identify dynamic markings from very soft to very loud
Tone Color	Identify folk and orchestral percussion instruments Identify difference between band and orchestra Identify adult voice categories: bass, tenor, alto, soprano
Tempo	Practice identifying allegro, lento and presto Observe tempo indications
Duration/Rhythm	Practice rhythm patterns:     Introduce rhythm patterns:      Introduce terms: legato, staccato Identify and use rhythm in 6/8 meter
Pitch	Practice identifying staff notation Identify major scale construction Introduce key signatures Learn and create melodies and accompaniments using the pentatonic mode Listen to twelve-tone, polytonal and chromatic music
Texture	Introduce monophonic, homophonic and polyphonic Continue to use 2 staff systems for singing in two parts Identify various textures
Form	Identify and use motifs Listen to examples of musical form from among the following: fugue, symphony, opera overture, polonaise, concerto, symphonic poem, chorale, cantata, oratorio, twelve-bar blues
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