John V. Leigh

Music

In second grade students learn elements of melody,

rhythm, harmony/texture and timbre. Below are

some of the concepts we will focus on.

Melody

Pitch and direction

High and low pitches

Patterns-sol, mi and la, do, re

Rhythm

Quarter notes

Eighth notes

Quarter rest

Half note

Harmony/Texture

Thick and thin

Timbre

Vocal and instrumental timbre

Expression

Loud and soft

Form

Phrase

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