Locomotor skills are inherently rhythmic in execution, and the addition of rhythm can enhance development of these skills. Rhythmic activities also provide a vehicle for expressive movement. These activities offer opportunities for broad participation and personal satisfaction for all, since children personalize their responses within the framework of the idea. Tempo is the speed of the music. Beat is the underlying rhythm of the music.
Some musicians refer to the beat as the pulse of the music.
The beat can be even or uneven. Music with a pronounced beat is easier to follow. Meter refers to the manner in which the beats are put together to form a measure of music. Accent is defined as certain notes or beats in a rhythmic pattern which receives more force than others. Intensity of music can be loud, soft, light, or heavy.