In 7^th Grade Music students learn elements of dynamics, tone color, tempo, duration/ rhythm, pitch, texture, form and style. Below are some of the concepts that will be covered

Dynamics

Forte, piano, accents, dynamic contrast and changes, identify dynamics, identify change in dynamics, repetition and contrast in dynamics

Tone Color

Perform on pitched and unpitched instruments. Identify families of instruments, vocal and instrumental tone color, perform instrumental accompaniment, identify decisions about tone color,

Tempo

Slow, tempo changes, ritardando, accelerando, tempo changes, tempo contrasts

Duration/Rhythm

Identify and perform quarter, eighths, quarter rest, half, whole and sixteenth notes, duple and triple meter, meter signature, syncopation, dotted rhythms, syncopation

Pitch

Pitch names, major/minor, modes, melodic ostinato

Texture

Monophonic, homophonic, polyphonic, ostinato, I, IV and V chords

Form

A round, ternary form (ABA), verse refrain (AB)

Style

Classical, cultural, pop, jazz