The Syllabus in question is actually in the draft stages, and still being developed, so any well considered and knowledgeable input would likely be welcome. I am not familiar with this Syllabus, but I took advantage of the fact that the document in question is available on line, and found that the traditional music area of study is in fact new--the description of it, and it's purpose is here. It is significantly different than what would have occurred to us here at Mudcat--

3.1.5 Area of study 3: Traditional music
For the purpose of this specification traditional music is defined as music that takes influences from traditional sources including folk music and reinterprets them in a
contemporary style, and traditional music from traditional sources and cultures that is performed as intended by the composer.