ALEX Learning Activity Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] MUS (1) 8 :

8) Demonstrate knowledge of music concepts in music from a variety of cultures selected for performance.

Example: Respond with purposeful movement to reflect the melodic contour of a piece of music.

Students will listen to music of various tempos including andante, allegro, and largo. They will aurally identify the three different tempos using body movement.

This activity was created as a result of the Arts COS Resource Development Summit.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] MUS (1) 8 :

8) Demonstrate knowledge of music concepts in music from a variety of cultures selected for performance.

Example: Respond with purposeful movement to reflect the melodic contour of a piece of music.

Students will perform a simple circle dance to the tune "Mary Had A Little Lamb" in three tempos, andante, largo, and allegro.

This activity was created as a result of the Arts COS Resource Development Summit.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] MUS (1) 8 :

8) Demonstrate knowledge of music concepts in music from a variety of cultures selected for performance.

Example: Respond with purposeful movement to reflect the melodic contour of a piece of music.

Students will learn about music tempos andante, allegro, and largo using an online presentation lesson connecting the tempos to the speed of animals. They will then choose their own animal to represent each tempo, draw a picture, and explain their choice.

This activity was created as a result of the Arts COS Resource Development Summit.