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Music

Music Theory

Scales, intervals, chords, keys, and musical structure.

Rhythm & Notation

Time signatures, note values, rests, and rhythmic patterns.

Listening & Analysis

Identifying instruments, genres, musical elements, and form.

Arts Portfolio

Build and manage your arts ePortfolio with MYP criteria reflections.

Flashcards

Review key music concepts with spaced repetition.

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📖 Key Terms Reference

Essential music terms, concepts, and definitions.

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Leaderboard

See how you rank against other students.

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📋 Assessment Criteria Guide

Understand Criteria A–D: what examiners look for, band descriptors, and tips for each level.

Assessment

Past Paper Generator

IB-style exam papers with context-based multi-part questions across all topics.

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Progress Dashboard

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IB MYP eAssessment Style

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Context-based questions (one per topic), 120 minutes + 5 min reading time, IB grade 1-7.

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Music Theory Rhythm & Notation Listening & Analysis

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Single context-based question with immediate feedback on each sub-part.

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Music Theory

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Fundamentals of Music Theory

Scales, keys, intervals, and the building blocks of music.

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Harmony & Chords

Chord construction, progressions, and harmonic analysis.

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Music Theory Activity

Identify scales, intervals, chords, keys, and musical structures.

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Rhythm & Notation

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Rhythm Fundamentals

Time signatures, note values, rests, and basic rhythmic patterns.

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Advanced Rhythm

Syncopation, polyrhythms, tuplets, and complex time signatures.

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Rhythm & Notation Activity

Time signatures, note values, rests, and rhythmic patterns.

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Listening & Analysis

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Introduction to Listening

Identifying instruments, genres, musical elements, and texture.

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Musical Analysis

Analysing form, structure, and stylistic features in music.

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Listening & Analysis Activity

Identify instruments, genres, musical elements, and form.

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Arts Portfolio

Manage your MYP arts ePortfolio

Music Leaderboard

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Learning Pathway

Your guided route through Music

Flashcards

Spaced repetition review

MYP Music

Key Terms & Concepts

Essential vocabulary for IB MYP Arts (Music)

Music Theory

Melody	A sequence of single notes that form a recognisable musical line
Harmony	The combination of simultaneously sounded notes to produce chords and progressions
Rhythm	The pattern of sounds and silences in time
Tempo	The speed at which a piece of music is performed (measured in BPM)
Dynamics	The volume of sound in music, ranging from pianissimo (pp) to fortissimo (ff)
Texture	The way melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic materials are combined (e.g. monophonic, homophonic, polyphonic)
Timbre	The quality or "colour" of a sound that distinguishes one instrument or voice from another

MYP Arts Criteria

Criterion A	Investigating - Research and explore the art form and its context
Criterion B	Developing - Develop and refine artistic ideas and skills
Criterion C	Creating - Demonstrate artistic skill and technique in creating work
Criterion D	Evaluating - Reflect on and evaluate your own and others' work

Command Words

State	Give a brief, factual answer
Identify	Name or point out a specific feature
Describe	Give a detailed account of features or events
Explain	Give reasons for why something happened
Compare	Identify similarities and differences
Analyse	Break down into parts and examine in detail
Evaluate	Make a judgement based on evidence
Discuss	Consider different perspectives and reach a conclusion
To what extent	Assess the degree to which something is true

Project 56 - Music

Interactive IB MYP Music practice with 3 activities and 6 guided lessons. Covers music theory, rhythm, listening skills, and musical analysis for the IB Middle Years Programme.

Topics Covered

Music Theory - Notes, scales, key signatures, intervals, chords, and time signatures
Rhythm & Metre - Note values, rests, syncopation, polyrhythms, and rhythmic dictation
Listening & Analysis - Identifying instruments, musical forms, texture, dynamics, and tempo
Composition - Melody writing, harmony, arrangement, and creative expression
Music History - Musical periods, key composers, genres, and the development of musical styles

How It Works

Interactive trainers generate questions on theory, rhythm, and listening skills with instant feedback. Guided lessons walk through musical concepts with audio examples and notation. Track your progress across all music topics with the performance dashboard.

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