Musical Terms
Here is a glossary of musical terms. I hope it covers most of what pupils will need.
Part 1 contains the most common words that you are likely to encounter in the early grades.

Musical terms - Part 1 (Mostly Grade 1 terms)

Musical terms - Part 2

Musical terms - Part 3

Musical terms - Part 4

Musical terms - German terms

Musical terms - French terms

Musical terms - Italian terms

Musical terms - Style and mood

Musical terms - Tempo

Musical terms - Dynamics

Musical terms - Articulation and technique

Musical terms - Miscellaneous words

All terms (the whole list)
Last updated: Thu 08-Jun-2022

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