4.M.CR.1.1

Explore the elements of music, including: A. Beat/Meter (meter in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, and syncopation) B. Pitch (high/middle/low) C. Tempo (accelerando and ritardando) D. Dynamics (mezzo forte/mezzo piano) E. Melody (octave leap and melodic contour) F. Harmony (layered ostinati, both rhythmic and melodic, canons/rounds, and partner songs) G. Form (interlude and first/second ending) H. Tone Color (classroom percussion instruments, identify instruments and instrument families of the orchestra, timbre of solo versus ensemble, as well as soprano, alto, tenor and bass)