This revision guide presents the key information you need to know for the written exam (Understanding Music) of the 9-1 specification. It includes: The elements of music and important stylistic features you are expected to recognise for the Listening part of the exam Advice on how to tackle the questions on unfamiliar music from all the Areas of Study Notes on the study pieces and their contexts for the Contextual Understanding part of the exam Test yourself questions to check your progress A glossary of technical terms you will need to learn