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Grade 4 - Musical Terms (Part 2)

Explore Grade 4 musical terms that shape expression. Learn how markings guide tempo, tone, and touch so your playing communicates the composer’s intent.

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Fascinating Fact:

leggiero means light and nimble. Use lifted fingers and minimal weight, like skipping stones across water.

In Specialist Music Theory at Grade 4, you build fluency with Italian terms that direct performance. These words tell you how to shape phrases, control tone, and adjust speed for musical style.

Key Terms

Leggiero: Play lightly and nimbly with a delicate touch.
Tenuto: Hold a note for its full value with gentle emphasis.
Marcato: Marked and accented playing that stands out clearly.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does poco mean in music?

Poco means a little. It modifies other terms, for example poco ritardando means slow down a little and poco forte means a little loud.

What is the meaning of con brio?

Con brio means with vigor or spirit. It tells performers to play energetically with drive and brightness.

How is poco a poco used in scores?

Poco a poco means little by little. It signals a gradual change, such as poco a poco crescendo for slowly increasing volume over several bars.

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