Syllabus update: Cambridge IGCSE™ Music (0410) - Version 4 - Changes summary

Oct 23, 2026

Syllabus update for Cambridge IGCSE™ Music (0410) covering examinations in 2026, 2027, and 2028. The latest syllabus is version 4, published March 2026, with documented changes summarized from versions 3 (published December 2025), version 2 (published April 2025), and accompanying specimen material updates. Version 4 updates the Authenticity and academic honesty/plagiarism avoidance section on page 32. Earlier revisions include a refreshed weblink on page 36 and adjustments such as updating computer games to video games and revising the mark scheme for Question 31 in Specimen Paper 1.

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Version 4 (March 2026) changes

Version 3 (December 2025) changes

Version 2 (April 2025) changes

Specimen materials update

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Syllabus update: Cambridge IGCSE™ Music (0410) for examination in 2026, 2027 and 2028 We have updated this syllabus. The latest syllabus is version 4, published March 2026. Changes to version 4 of the syllabus, published March 2026 | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Other changes | • The section on Authenticity and academic honesty/avoidance of plagiarism on page 32 has been updated. | Changes to version 3 of the syllabus, published December 2025 | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Other changes | • The weblink on page 36 has been updated. | Changes to version 2 of the syllabus, published April 2025 | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Changes to syllabus content | • Computer games on page 16 have been updated to video games. | | | Changes to assessment (including changes to specimen papers) | • The mark scheme for Question 31 for Specimen Paper 1 has been updated. | We have updated the specimen materials for this syllabus. Please check the updated syllabus and specimen materials for further information. The syllabus has been updated. You are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning your teaching programme. We are committed to making our documents accessible in accordance with the WCAG 2.1 Standard. We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of our documents . If you find any problems or you think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact us at [info@cambridgeinternational.org](info@cambridgeinternational.org) with the subject heading: Digital accessibility. If you need this document in a different format, contact us and supply your name, email address and requirements and we will respond within 15 working days. Learn more! For more details, [visit](visit www.cambridgeinternational.org)[ www.cambridgeinternational.org](visit www.cambridgeinternational.org) or contact Customer Services on +44 (0)1223 553554 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment March 2026

FAQs

What is the latest Cambridge IGCSE™ Music (0410) syllabus version and when was it published?

The latest syllabus is version 4, published March 2026.

What change was made in version 4 regarding authenticity and academic honesty?

The section on Authenticity and academic honesty/avoidance of plagiarism on page 32 has been updated.

Which earlier updates from versions 3 and 2 were highlighted?

Version 3 updated a weblink on page 36. Version 2 updated computer games to video games and updated the mark scheme for Question 31 in Specimen Paper 1.

Oct 23, 2026

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