In performance, the characteristics of attack and decay of tones and the manner and extent to which tones in sequence are connected or disconnected.
Body percussion Sounds produced by use of the body, e.g., clap, snap, pat, tap, stamp, whistle, etc.
Classroom instruments Instruments typically used in the general music classroom including, e.g., recorder-type instruments, auto harp, mallet instruments, simple percussion instruments, fretted instruments, keyboard instruments, and electronic instruments. Competency level Proficiency level corresponding with the musical ability of the student. Chording instruments Instruments which enable the performer to sound chords. Dynamic levels, dynamics Degrees of loudness. Developmentally appropriate The instructional level at which students may most effectively assimilate new information.