Why do I need this vocabulary progression for Music document?

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.

How 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.