Rhythm Vocabulary Mat
Note values and rhythm terms in plain English — for non-specialist primary teachers leading music.
Preview
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Learning objective
Read and use core rhythm vocabulary including note values.
About this resource
- Subject: Music
- Type: Vocabulary Mat
- Grade levels: Grade 2 (ages 7-8, ≈ Year 3), Grade 3 (ages 8-9, ≈ Year 4), Grade 4 (ages 9-10, ≈ Year 5)
- Pages: 3
- Date added: 2026-06-24
- Credit: Qualified primary teacher
Music resources and equipment
Convenience links if you'd like to look any of these up. We've recommended these books in the resource above.
Classroom instruments
- G Glockenspiel chromatic 15 note primary
- T Tambourine 20cm single classroom
- R Rhythm sticks pairs class set 30
- M Maracas plastic pair primary
For teachers
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