| A | B |
|---|
| percussion | striking of materials with sticks or hammers |
| symphony | large scale orchestral composition with several movements |
| rhythm | the basic beat of a piece of music |
| concerto | orchestral composition featuring a soloist |
| classical | music marked by stability of form and restraint |
| choir | organised group of singers |
| soprano | the highest adult female voice |
| melody | the tune of a piece of music |
| composer | someone who writes music |
| jazz | music of black American origin, characterised by syncopated rhythms and improvisation |
| saxophone | keyed wind instrument of mellow tone and colour used mainly in jazz or classical music |
| lyrics | words of a song |
| tenor | male voice in between alto and baritone |
| upbeat | an unaccented beat, especially the last bar |
