Instrumental Classroom Music (Grades K–12) Subtest 2

Subarea 1. Music Theory and Composition

0008

Demonstrate knowledge of Western musical notation.

recognizing key signatures and pitches using a given clef
demonstrating knowledge of note values, rest values, and time signatures
demonstrating knowledge of musical symbols and terms, including articulation symbols, expression markings, tempo markings, and dynamic indications

0009

Demonstrate knowledge of the melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elements of music.

analyzing melodic elements (e.g., intervals, scales, embellishments, phrase structures, contours)
analyzing rhythmic elements (e.g., meter, patterns)
identifying harmonic elements, including chord structures, harmonic progressions, cadences, and nonchord tones

0010

Demonstrate knowledge of music composition, arrangement, improvisation, and responding to music aesthetically.

demonstrating knowledge of musical styles, forms, textures, and compositional techniques
analyzing musical examples in terms of musical styles, forms, textures, and compositional techniques
applying knowledge of techniques for improvising, composing, and arranging musical examples for groups of students with diverse developmental and ability levels
justifying personal interpretations and reactions to a variety of musical works or performances, including justifying choices of self-selected criteria based on knowledge of how criteria affects criticism