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 Competency Goals:: 9: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.
Objectives:
9.01: Describe and explain the distinguishing characteristics of representative music genres and styles from a variety of cultures. 9.02: Classify various exemplary musical compositions and discuss the characteristics that cause each work to be considered exemplary. 9.03: Compare in several cultures of the world and in history the functions music serves, roles of musicians, and conditions under which music is typically performed. 9.04: Show respect for music from various cultures and historical periods.