Folk Song Composition Rubric
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Criteria
Points
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Lyrics
Lyrics are not memorable. Lyrics do not flow naturally. The organization of the lyrics does not fits the form of the music.
Lyrics are sometimes memorable. Lyrics sometimes flow naturally. The organization of the lyrics sometimes fits the form of the music.
Lyrics are somewhat memorable. Lyrics flow somewhat naturally. The organization of the lyrics mostly fits the form of the music.
Lyrics are memorable. Lyrics flow naturally. The organization of the lyrics fits the form of the music.
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Melody
Melody does not form a complete idea. Melody does not have phrases and periods. Melody does not cadence at phrase endings.
Melody forms a somewhat complete idea. Melody has phrases and periods somewhat. Melody somewhat cadences at phrase endings.
Melody forms a mostly complete idea. Melody has phrases and periods generally. Melody mostly cadences at phrase endings.
Melody forms a complete idea. Melody has phrases and periods. Melody cadences at phrase endings.
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Accompaniment
Accompaniment does not fit with the melody. Accompaniment is not appropriate for the mood and style of the lyrics. Accompaniment does not flow naturally.
Accompaniment fits with the melody sometimes. Accompaniment is sometimes appropriate for the mood and style of the lyrics. Accompaniment flows naturally sometimes.
Accompaniment mostly fits with the melody. Accompaniment is mostly appropriate for the mood and style of the lyrics. Accompaniment flows somewhat naturally.
Accompaniment fits with the melody. Accompaniment is appropriate for the mood and style of the lyrics. Accompaniment flows naturally.
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Actions/Dance
Actions/Dance are not expressive of the music. Actions/Dance do not flow naturally with the music. Actions/Dance are not new and creative.
Actions/Dance are sometimes expressive of the music. Actions/Dance sometimes flow naturally with the music. Actions/Dance are sometimes new and creative.
Actions/Dance are mostly expressive of the music. Actions/Dance mostly flow naturally with the music. Actions/Dance are mostly new and creative.
Actions/Dance are expressive of the music. Actions/Dance flow naturally with the music. Actions/Dance are new and creative.
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