CIE IGCSE Music (9-1) – 0978
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For examinations from 2026 to 2028
, Table of Contents
Key Terminology ........................................................................................................ 3
Textures................................................................................................................. 3
Types of Piece ........................................................................................................ 3
Compositional Techniques ..................................................................................... 4
Command Words .................................................................................................. 4
AoS1: Baroque Music ................................................................................................ 5
Key features........................................................................................................... 5
Concerto Grosso ................................................................................................... 5
Forms ................................................................................................................... 5
AoS2 – Classical Music .............................................................................................. 6
Key Features .......................................................................................................... 6
Sonata Form .......................................................................................................... 6
AoS3 – Romantic Music ............................................................................................. 7
Key Features .......................................................................................................... 7
Programme Music .................................................................................................. 7
AoS4 – Music and Words............................................................................................ 8
AoS5 – Music for Dance ............................................................................................. 9
Tango .................................................................................................................... 9
Salsa ..................................................................................................................... 9
Electronic Dance Music ....................................................................................... 10
AoS6 – Music for Small Ensemble............................................................................. 11
Indian Music ........................................................................................................ 11
Arabic Music........................................................................................................ 12
Chinese Music ..................................................................................................... 13
Revision by Topic
For examinations from 2026 to 2028
, Table of Contents
Key Terminology ........................................................................................................ 3
Textures................................................................................................................. 3
Types of Piece ........................................................................................................ 3
Compositional Techniques ..................................................................................... 4
Command Words .................................................................................................. 4
AoS1: Baroque Music ................................................................................................ 5
Key features........................................................................................................... 5
Concerto Grosso ................................................................................................... 5
Forms ................................................................................................................... 5
AoS2 – Classical Music .............................................................................................. 6
Key Features .......................................................................................................... 6
Sonata Form .......................................................................................................... 6
AoS3 – Romantic Music ............................................................................................. 7
Key Features .......................................................................................................... 7
Programme Music .................................................................................................. 7
AoS4 – Music and Words............................................................................................ 8
AoS5 – Music for Dance ............................................................................................. 9
Tango .................................................................................................................... 9
Salsa ..................................................................................................................... 9
Electronic Dance Music ....................................................................................... 10
AoS6 – Music for Small Ensemble............................................................................. 11
Indian Music ........................................................................................................ 11
Arabic Music........................................................................................................ 12
Chinese Music ..................................................................................................... 13
