La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § LI-539
Grade Cluster | K4 | 58 | 912 |
Benchmark 1 | Identify the music form (e.g., AB, ABA) and describe in simple terms how the elements of music are used in various works (1, 4) | Identify the music form (e.g., round, canon) and explain how the elements of music are used in works representing various genres/styles (4) | Distinguish and analyze elements of music and expressive devices as used in musical works representing diverse genres/styles (1, 2, 4) |
Benchmark 2 | Identify simple music events (e.g., dynamic change, meter change, same/different sections) while listening to a work (2, 4) | Identify and describe music events (e.g., entry of an instrument, meter change, return of refrain) while listening to a work (2, 4) | Identify and explain compositional devices and techniques used to provide unity and variety and tension and release in a musical work (1, 2, 4) |
Benchmark 3 | Recognize characteristics of music that make a musical selection appropriate for a particular purpose (4) | Describe or explain characteristics of music in regard to suitability of musical selections for specific purposes (1, 4) | Analyze the appropriateness of music choices as they relate to purpose (2, 4, 5) |
Benchmark 4 | Identify relationships among music, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts (1, 4) | Describe relationships among music, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts (1, 4) | Explain commonalities and differences among music, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts (1, 2, 4) |
Benchmark 5 | Devise criteria for evaluating music and music performances, and express opinions using basic music vocabulary (1, 2, 4) | Use appropriate criteria and expanded music vocabulary to evaluate the quality of music and performances (1, 2, 4) | Use appropriate criteria and advanced music vocabulary to critique the quality of music and performances (1, 2, 4) |
La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § LI-539