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8 Measure Melody Composition
Musical Composition
In groups of 4-6, students will use common rhythms, simple time signatures, and simple melodic gestures to compose an 8 measure composition. Students will have numerous class periods to complete the assignment. Students will also turn in a self reflection describing the cognitive process they used in developing their composition.
Rubric Code:
B99AC2
By
nevdnev
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Subject:
Music
Type:
Assessment
Grade Levels:
9-12
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4 Bar Melody
High Quality
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Poor
1 pts
Melody
High Quality
The piece starts on root, 3rd, or 5th scale degree.
Piece ends on middle C.
The last note of measure 2 is on 5th scale degree.
Good
The notes, tones, and keys flow. The types of tunes enhance the song.
Fair
The song has a basic flow, yet notes and tones clash occasionally.
Poor
Notes and tones vary and even clash. The song has no flow.
Rhythm
High Quality
A strong rhythmic flow is present and the rhythm flows well with the melody.
Rhythmic values written accurately.
Good
A stable rhythmic flow is present and the song makes musical sense.
Rhythmic values mostly written accurately.
Fair
A rhythmic flow is apparent, but needs more development.
Some rhythmic values not written accurately.
Poor
The rhythm is either unsynchronized or doesn't make musical sense.
Many rhythmic values not written accurately.
Staff Paper Set-Up
High Quality
Treble Clef in proper place
Time Signature, bar lines, and double bar lines in correct place
Good
Treble Clef in proper place
Time Signature, bar lines, and double bar lines mostly in correct place
Fair
Treble Clef not in proper place or missing
Time Signature, bar lines, and double bar lines mostly in correct place
Poor
Treble Clef not in proper place or missing
Time Signature, bar lines, and double bar lines not in correct place
Group Performance
High Quality
Assigns a clearly defined role; group members perform roles effectively.
Takes initiative in helping the group get organized
Good
Assigns roles, but roles are not clearly defined or consistently adhered to. Works agreeably with partner(s) concerning organization
Fair
Assigns roles, but roles are not adhered to. Must be coaxed into working with other partner(s)
Poor
No effort made to assign roles to group members. made little to no effort to accomplish assignment
Keywords:
Melody, Rhythm, and Tension/Release
Subjects:
Music
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