Unit Overview
Culminating Activity
Vermont Standards
View Complete Unit
View Other Units
Home

UNIT SUMMARY

Unit Title:

Japanese Music

Unit Author:

Elizabeth Nolan

Grade Level:

Fifth and Sixth
Unit Overview:
Students will hear, sing, play and create music in the Yo-sen and In-sen scales.  Students will listen to a variety of music from ancient and modern Japan as well as see and hear traditional instruments.  Through instruciton and activities, students will develop and understanding of the similarities and differences between American and Japanese music.

Essential Questions:
  • How does culture influence music?
  • What are the similarities and differences between American and Japanese music?

Culminating Task:
 Students will compose a piece of music in the Japanese style using either the Yo- or the In- scales.

Vermont Standards

Vital Results:
11.13:

Students listen actively and respond to communications.  Evident when students:

  • 1.13a.: Ask clarifying questions;
  • 1.13b.: Restate;
  • 1.13c.: Respond through discussion, writing and using art forms. 
11.14:

Students critique what they have heard (e.g., music, oral presentation).  Evident when students:

  • 1.14a.: Observe;
  • 1.14b.: Describe;
  • 1.14c.: Extend;
  • 1.14d.: Interpret;
  • 1.14e.: Make connections.
Fields of Learning Standards: 
5.31: Students use the elements of vocal and instrumental music, including rhythm, pitch, timbre and articulation.
5.32: Students translate an idea into music notation or sound.
5.33: Students develop and present basic analyses of works in the arts from structural, historical, economic and cultural perspectives.

 

Time to Complete Unit:  3 weeks

View Complete Unit