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Grades 3–4 Music Vocabulary

20 essential words with definitions, examples, and quick-check quizzes.

Scale
noun
A sequence of notes in ascending or descending order....
Chord
noun
A combination of three or more notes played together....
Dynamics
noun
The variation of loudness and softness in music....
Forte
noun
A musical instruction meaning to play loudly....
Piano (Soft)
noun
A musical instruction meaning to play softly....
Harmony
noun
The combination of different notes or chords played at the same time....
Timbre
noun
The unique color or quality of sound produced by an instrument or voice....
Measure
noun
A unit of time in music containing a specific number of beats....
Rest
noun
A symbol in music indicating silence for a specific duration....
Key
noun
A system of notes based around a central note (like C major or G minor)....
Major
adjective
A scale or key that sounds bright, happy, or optimistic....
Minor
adjective
A scale or key that sounds dark, sad, or introspective....
Pitch
noun
The highness or lowness of a musical sound....
Vibrato
noun
A slight, rapid variation in pitch used to add expression....
Staccato
noun
A style of playing notes in short, detached bursts....
Legato
noun
A style of playing notes smoothly and connected....
Ensemble
noun
A small group of musicians performing together....
Rehearsal
noun
A practice session for musicians to prepare for a performance....
Perform
verb
To play or present music to an audience....
Accompaniment
noun
Musical support that goes along with the main melody....

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