Composers use a range of musical terms to convey how they want their music to be played. Understanding these will make you perform more accurately and with more style.
Follow the music below as you listen to the piece being performed. Notice the use of different terms and how they affect how the performer plays.
These are just a selection of musical terms, as there are hundreds of terms that can be used.
You may find yourself playing a piece of music with a term that has not been mentioned here. If this is the case, you can look up the term online, check your notes, or ask your teacher what it means and how to play it.