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Learning objective

  • To understand key musical vocabulary: dynamics, pitch, pulse, rhythm, structure, tempo, texture, timbre.

Success criteria

  • I can name all the musical
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Music

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Cross-curricular links

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Reading – comprehension

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Spot the mistake and read the two sentences to the children. Ask them to discuss with a partner what they think the mistake is.

Learning objective

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Could have fewer words to match to on the Activity: Musical vocabulary.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should give at least one example of how they have used each of the words in the unit.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: defining all the musical

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Vocabulary definitions

  • Vocabulary for this unit has already been covered in Lessons 1-4.

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In this unit

Assessment - Music Y1: Musical vocabulary

Lesson 1: Pulse and tempo: Dive into danger!

Lesson 2: Dynamics and timbre: Underwater world

Lesson 3: Pitch and rhythm: Underwater world

Lesson 4: Texture and structure: Coral reef

Lesson 5: Musical vocabulary

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Elizabeth Stafford

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Dr Elizabeth Stafford is Director at Music Education Solutions®. Elizabeth Stafford is one of the UK’s foremost experts in music education, widely recognised for her leadership, research, and influence across the sector. As Director of Music Education Solutions, she has worked with schools,…
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary team

Last update: 15th January, 2026

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