WHAT WE LEARN

GRADE 3 MUSIC

I can

I can sing, read and write these notes: so, la, do, re, mi, so, la, do.

I can

I can read these rhythms:

2 dd

I can identify and classify classroom instruments by sight and sound.

I can describe phrase form.

I can define and use repeat signs, 1st and 2nd endings.

I can describe the families of instruments in the orchestra: woodwind, brass, strings, percussion.

ELEMENTS OF MUSIC: EXPRESSION

I can identify and perform beat, rhythm, rondo.

I can describe terms such as: pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff, staff, theme & variations, crescendo, decrescendo, treble clef, timbre, solo, time signature, divisi, tempo, canon, dynamics, round, and form.

CREATE, PERFORM, RESPOND, CONNECT

I can improvise, create, and play.

I can sing, move, and play instruments.

I can write about or show how music makes me feel.

I can listen to music and tell about the places they’re from.

THEMES, VARIATIONS

MUSIC PLAY

adagio, andante, moderato, allegro, presto, prestissimo, fermata, staccato, legato, and accent.