Student Assessment Rubrics

Music & Sound

Write your answers in the space provided. When equipment setup or a demonstration is requested, write a short explanation describing the procedures that were followed. Exploring the Monochord 1. Identify the pitch of a musical note on the monochord.

2. Explain the relationship between string length and frequency.

3. Define frequency and compare it to pitch.

4. Define amplitude and compare it to volume.

Music & Sound

Write your answers in the space provided. When equipment setup or a demonstration is requested, write a short explanation describing the procedures that were followed.

Musical Scales and Sequences 1. Explain the Fibonacci sequence.

2. Explain the difference between the treble clef and the bass clef.

3. Explain how the position of the keys on the keyboard is related to a musical scale.

4. Explain the golden ratio, or golden proportion.

Music & Sound

Write your answers in the space provided. When equipment setup or a demonstration is requested, write a short explanation describing the procedures that were followed.

Reading a Musical Score 1. Define rhythm and beat.

2. Demonstrate a 3 – 4 beat rhythm written to accompany your melody.

3. Demonstrate how to match your rhythm to the beat of the metronome.

4. Explain the relationship between tempo and beat.