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Album Review 
Music CD Review
Rubric Code: F545A2
By MsBoberek
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Music  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Music CD Review
  Poor

3 pts

Fair

6 pts

Good

9 pts

Very Good

12 pts

Excellent

15 pts

Lead

A. Name of musician/band:
B. Name of CD:
C. Type of music:
D. Overall impressions:
Poor

The lead states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the focus and opinion of the review nor is it particularly inviting to the reader.
Fair

The lead states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the opinion and focus of the review nor is it particularly inviting to the reader.
Good

The lead clearly states the main topic and previews the opinion and focus of the review, but is not particularly inviting to the reader.
Very Good

The lead clearly states the main topic and previews the opinion and focus of the review, and is some what inviting to the reader.
Excellent

The lead is inviting, states the main topic and previews the opinion and focus of the review.
II. Musician/Band Background

A. List of participating musicians and instruments used:
B. Background (How long have they been around? Are they well known in the music scene?):
C. Previously released CDs or songs:
D. How does this CD or song compare to others by this group or artist?
Poor

Review communicates information about the musical group with limited clarity.
Fair

Review communicates information about the musical group with moderate clarity.
Good

Review communicates information about the musical group with considerable clarity.
Very Good

Review communicates information about the musical group with a good level of clarity.
Excellent

Review communicates information about the musical group with a high level of clarity.
Song/CD meaning

A. Explain the meaning of the song or CD:
B. Quote some lyrics:
C. Explain how the song is a reflection of the musician or band:
Poor

Review does not present any information about a song's or the entire album's meaning
Fair

Review provides a limited explanation about a song's meaning and/or meaning of album.
Good

Review provides a good explanation about a song's meaning and/or overview of album.
Very Good

Review provides a very good explanation about a song's meaning and/or overview of album.
Excellent

Review provides an excellent explanation about a song's meaning and or overall meaning of album.
IV. Impressions and Opinions

A. Impressions after thorough listening (justify your opinion):
B. Unique elements of the song or CD:
C. Comparison to another band, song, or artist:
Poor

Reviewer does not present an impression and opinion about the music and the band.
Fair

Reviewer presents a limited impression and opinion about the music and the band.
Good

Reviewer presents a good impression and opinion about the music and the band.
Very Good

Reviewer presents a very good impression and opinion about the music and the band.
Excellent

Reviewer presents an excellent impression and opinion about the music and the band.
V. Overall rating

and final comments
A. Rate on a scale of 1-10 or give a letter grade:
B. Will fans be happy or disappointed?
C. Concluding comments:
Poor

The reader is left with several questions.
Fair

The reader is left with one or two questions. More information is needed to "fill in the blanks."
Good

The reader's questions about the CD are anticipated and answered to some extent.
Very Good

The reader's questions about the CD are anticipated and answered to a good degree.
Excellent

The reader's questions about the CD are anticipated and answered thoroughly and completely.
Spelling and Grammar

Poor

Many spelling and grammatical errors
Fair

11-15 spelling and grammatical errors
Good

6-10 spelling and grammatical errors
Very Good

1-5 spelling and grammatical errors
Excellent

Clean and free of spelling and grammatical errors and presents complex use of grammar and vocabulary.






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