1. Topic-
Musical Terms
 
2. Content-
Accelerando, Adagio, Andante, Allegro, Crescendo, Decrescendo, Diminuendo, Fermata, Forte, Fortissimo, Fortepiano, Largo, Legato, Mezzo forte, Mezzo piano, Molto, Piano, Pianissimo, Presto, Ritardando, Rubato,Sharp, Slur, Staccato, Tie, Vivace.
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
To learn basic musical terms, and confidently use these terms in relation to the music, as well as retain each term to be used effectively
 
4. Objectives-
1.To encourage student to learn the appropriate terms that appear in the music they will be studying.
2.memorize these terms the students must also be able to apply the effect of the term.
 
5. Materials and Aids-
One's Brain, Pen or Pencil, and Paper or Notecards
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

These terms form some of the base of musical language like any other language except this one is comprised of Italian, French, German, and Latin words. They are necessary to be able play music, and if you can keep these terms under your belt, you will be able to use some of the most musical aspects of any piece of music.
 

B. Development-

1.Teach each word in relation to its musical use.
2.Use Youtube video of Rikudim: I. Andante Moderato by Jan Van der Roost
 

C. Practice-

1.Have each student compose a short story about anything or any one (providing it is class room appropriate) that is a page long double spaced.
2. In story use as many musical terms as possible in appropriate manner in place of common words that mean the same
 

D. Independent Practice-

1.Have each student compose a short story about anything or any one (providing it is class room appropriate) that is one page long double-spaced.
2. In story use as many musical terms as possible in appropriate manner in place of common words that mean the same
 

E. Checking for understanding-

1.Next Day, have students read each story
2.Each time a student comes to a word chose a student at random to define the word
3.Do this for entire class
 

F. Closure-

Now that you have the knowledge of these musical terms you can apply them in all of the music you play from now on. The next time you see one of these terms make sure you play accordingly and your musicality will be noticed.
 
7. Evaluation-
1.Do they recognize the terms?
2.Do the students know the terms
 

This Lesson Plan is available at (www.teacherjet.com)