A vocabulary progression list detailing the terminology covered across the Kapow Primary Music curriculum. Words in bold show new vocabulary that has been introduced.
Why do I need this vocabulary progression for Music document?
Vocabulary acquisition is essential in primary schools, especially for pupils with EAL, SEND needs, disadvantaged backgrounds and disengaged students.
As pupils progress through their studies, they require more specialised vocabulary to understand and discuss the topics at hand. It is important that pupils are introduced to the correct language and terminologies to express their thoughts and ideas about music. This helps them accurately describe music and communicate effectively in both writing and speech.
This document ensures that pupils have a firm grasp of the basics of musical vocabulary before moving on to more complex or abstract concepts. Without being secure in the terminology introduced in the EYFS and KS1, they may struggle to understand or communicate about Music in their later music education.
The document follows the Kapow Primary Music scheme, ensuring the pupils build upon it as they progress through the school.
Read moreHow can I use this Music vocabulary progression document?
This Music vocabulary progression document can be used in a variety of ways, including:
- To create a display for your working wall.
- To assess pupils’ learning and retention of key vocabulary.
- To support children who find recall of new terminology tricky.
- As the basis for a musical vocabulary quiz.
- To support your own, or your TA’s subject knowledge.
- As a handout for parents.
- To support cross-curricular thinking. Many of the specialist terms will also appear in other subjects, especially ones such as dance, art, science etc. Make those links!
- As the basis for a Music ‘challenge’ – how many new terms and definitions can children add to this list throughout the unit.
- For homework – encourage children to pick some of the musical vocabulary and write a definition of what it means.
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