Framingham Public Schools

Fifth Grade Curriculum Outcomes

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Music

Fifth graders will...

• develop an understanding of rhythm, multiple part singing and playing, listening techniques, and discrimination skills.
• refine concepts of tempo, composition, simple form (AB, ABA, Rondo), understand syncopation, major and minor tonality, and chromatic tones.
• recognize music as a performing art.
• develop skills on classroom accompaniment instruments.
• have the opportunity to play instruments of the band and orchestra through participation in the instrumental class lesson program.
• recognize the connection between music appreciation and production with other subjects.
• develop aural sensitivity to harmonic relations