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As you learn more about music in Year 3 and 4, you will need to know a number of key musical terms. Below is a glossary of these words that you can come back to when you need.
There are many Latin terms used in music to show how a piece of music is to be performed. Some of these terminologies are arranged under various groups as shown below.
For ABRSM Grade 5 Theory, you need to try to learn all the foreign terms listed below. (This list includes all the terms from grades 1-4, which you will also need to know!) On this page you will find the terms in alphabetical order. Jump to the Grade 5 Terms Quiz. A tempo.
This glossary of musical vocabulary for KS2 covers the names of the different types of notes and rests (and what they look like), dynamics, some general musical terms (like 'duet' and 'improvisation'), and some KS2 performance directions.
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Specific Musical Vocabulary for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 (linked with Charanga, National Curriculum and CLFP progression document) The Interrelated Dimensions of Music Pulse – the regular heartbeat of the music; its steady beat. Rhythm – long and short sounds or patterns that happen over the pulse. Pitch – high and low sounds.
Various composers and music writers may use these terms in different ways. We've tried to take the most used terms and give some basic definitions here. Many of the music terms listed below come from the Italian language.
A handy glossary of music terms for KS1 music lessons. A useful reference point for both children and adults! This useful glossary gives definitions for music terms used in the National Curriculum and the Model Music Curriculum.
