Download Elements of Music: Melody, Harmony, Rhythm, Form, Timbre

Elements of Music: Melody, Harmony, Rhythm, Form, Timbre, Texture, Expression
Exceeds Expectations
4
Meets Expectations
3
Working Tow ards Expectations
2
Needs Guidance
Composition
Melody and harmony are
interdependent; the rhythm
of the piece emphasizes
and enhances objectives;
more than three elements
are present, and elements
are used to strengthen
patterns and interest.
Melody and harmony are
unified; the rhythm of the
piece matches objectives;
first three elements are
present, and elements are
used to create patterns
and interest.
Melody and harmony are
mostly unified; the rhythm of
the piece matches objectives
for the most part; two of the
first three elements are
present and attempt to create
patterns and interest.
Melody and harmony are disjointed;
the rhythm of the piece rarely
matches objectives; one of the
first three elements is present and
patterns and interest are absent.
Creativity
Creating new and unique
connections with prior
knowledge, demonstrated
excellent problem solving
skills.
Made connections with
prior knowledge,
demonstrated good
problem solving skills.
Some connections with prior
knowledge, demonstrated
problem solving skills.
Little evidence of new ideas or
connections, absence of prior
knowledge.
Effort
Meets Expectations, plus:
Works promptly and
continuously; helps others
and seeks assistance from
peer/teacher when
needed.
Begins working eventually,
loses interest; rarely helps
others or seeks assistance
from peer/teacher when
needed.
Needs to work continuously
without teacher prompt, help
others, and ask for assistance.
Meets all of the project
requirements.
Meets many of the project
requirements.
Meets few of the project
requirements.
(See project checklist)
(See project checklist)
(See project checklist)
Adds techniques and
elements from previous
learning.
Project
Requirements
Meets Expectations, plus:
Project Checklist:
❏ Minimum of 8 measures (it can be more!)
❏ Melody line on a separate staff
❏ Harmony line on a separate staff
❏ Notated with computer notation software
❏ Composition includes title, composer name, and labeled staves (See example)
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