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Browse New Mexico State Standards

Browse New Mexico State Standards

> New Mexico
> CILT Standards (CILT)
> Arts: Music - 1997
> 5-8

Content Standard: 4: Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of the creative process.

Benchmarks

A. Improvise completion of a given rhythmic or melodic phrase, giving attention to similarities of 'question' and 'answer' in length of phrase, meter, mood, etc.;
B. Discuss improvisations in relation to what makes them successful;
C. Compose short melodies and accompaniments.