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'ELEMENT'ARY LISTENING

Students are to listen carefully to chosen works and be able to objectively comment on how selected elements of music are used in the piece.

Rubric Code: K97BXX

By KirstenL

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Subject: Music

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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	Cursory Lacking in detail or any reference to technical terminology taught. 1 pts	Satisfactory Effort given to listen more carefully and give more detail. Some technical terminology used correctly. 2 pts	Insightful Evidence of careful listening and correct application of technical terminology to describe elements. 3 pts
Timbre	Cursory Some instruments are listed. Little or no detail given as to function of instruments (lead, way instrument s played etc)	Satisfactory Most or all instruments are listed correctly. Some detail is given as to how and when the instruments are used. (eg male voice, acoustic guitar picked then strummed...)	Insightful All instruments are listed correctly. Detail is given as to how and when the instruments are used.
Texture	Cursory Texture is described in simplistic terms with little or no reference to variation. No technical terms are used, or those used are incorrect. One or two observations are made.	Satisfactory Texture is described in some detail. Some reference is made to textural changes but the description lacks depth. Some technical terms are used correctly. Two or three valid observations are made.	Insightful Texture is described in sufficient detail from start to finish. Correct reference is made to textural changes and the description contains some depth. Correct technical terms are used. Three or more valid observations are made.
Chosen Element 1	Cursory The element is described in simplistic terms with little or no reference to variation. No technical terms are used, or those sued are incorrect. One or two observations are made.	Satisfactory The element is described in some detail. Some reference is made to textural changes but the description lacks depth. Some technical terms are used correctly. Two or three valid observations are made.	Insightful The element is described in sufficient detail from start to finish. Correct reference is made to textural changes and the description contains some depth. Correct technical terms are used. Three or more valid observations are made.
Chosen Element 2	Cursory The element is described in simplistic terms with little or no reference to variation. No technical terms are used, or those used are incorrect. One or two observations are made.	Satisfactory The element is described in some detail. Some reference is made to textural changes but the description lacks depth. Some technical terms are used correctly. Two or three valid observations are made.	Insightful The element is described in sufficient detail from start to finish. Correct reference is made to textural changes and the description contains some depth. Correct technical terms are used. Three or more valid observations are made.
Subjective observations	Cursory Observations and reasons for liking or disliking a piece are rudimentary. eg. 'I like this piece because it is catchy.'	Satisfactory Observations are adequate and offer one or two valid reasons to support the student's opinion.	Insightful Observations are insightful offer two or more valid reasons to support the student's opinion.

Keywords:

Listening, Elements of Music

Subjects:

Music

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