MAPEH8 Music Q3 Module-1

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Music
Quarter 3 – Module 1
Lesson 1: Music of South Asia and
Middle East: “Indian Music”
- Week 1, 2, 3, 4 -
PRE TEST
Directions: TRUE OR FALSE: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the
statement is wrong. Write it on the space provided before each number.
1. India is the largest country in South Asia.
_____2. Indian music remains fundamental to the lives of the people of India as a source of
spiritual inspiration, cultural expression and entertainment.
3. Carnatic music was influenced by Afghan, Persian and Arab.
4. Hindustani refers to music from North India.
5. Carnatic and Hindustani music equally give importance in vocals and instruments.
RECAP
Directions: CLASSIFICATION: Write C if the given characteristics described the

music of China, K if Korea and J if Japan. Write in on the space provided before
each number.
_ 1.Their music is usually solo rather than choral.
_ 2.Their music has a slow tempo, giving it a very peaceful and pensive character.
_ 3.Their music is basically meditative in character.
______4.Most of their music is melodic rather than harmonic
______5.Their music is highly ritualized.

WHAT IS IT
Lesson 1
Quarter 3: Music of Asia and Middle East: “Indian Music”
INDIA
India is the largest country in
South Asia. Its music is as vast
as
its geographic location and as large as its
demographic population. The music of India
reflects different aspects of Asian culture
through its timbre, rhythm,
melody, texture , form and style. In general, Indian music remains
fundamental
to the lives of people of India as a source of spiritual
inspiration, cultural expression and entertainment.
VOCAL MUSIC
One aspect of their vocal music uses melismatic singing with nasal vocal quality, when
compared with Philippine music which uses melismatic singing is only used in chanting epics
and the pasyon. Their singing based on a set of pitches was popular even during over
several centuries, becoming an established part of contemporary tradition in India. The hymns
in Sama Veda, a sacred text, were sung as samagana and not chanted.
Rig Veda is also sung in the samagana traditional singing style. It is an ancient
Indian sacred collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns. Some of its verses are still recited as
Hindu prayers at religious functions and other occasions. Because of its liturgical importance
like Sama Veda, both of it are counted as first and third among the four sacred text of
Hinduism known as Vedas, the large body of religious texts originating in ancient India.
CLASSICAL MUSIC OF INDIA
India’s classical music tradition includes Carnatic and Hindustani music which have
developed over many centuries. Their music includes several types and popular music.
Carnatic Music is practiced in Southern parts of India while Hindustani music is practiced in
the Northern part of India.
CHARACTERISTICS OF CARNATIC AND HINDUSTANI MUSIC
CARNATIC MUSIC
HINDUSTANI MUSIC
▪ directed to a Hindu-god, which is why it is called “temple music”

▪ unlike Hindustani music, Carnatic music is unified where
schools are based on the same rages, the same solo instruments (veena, flute, violin)
and the same rhythm instruments (mrindangam and ghatam)
▪ music pieces are mainly set for the voice and with lyrics
▪ compositions called krti are devotional songs
▪ nasal singing is observed in their vocal music

▪ further developed in the 13th and 14th centuries AD with
Persian influences and from existing religious and folk music
▪ predominantly found in the northern and central regions
influenced by ancient Hindu musical traditions, historical Vedic religion /Vedic
philosophy ,
native Indian sound and enriched by the
Persian performance practices of the Mughal era
▪ in North India, the most common style of singing is called
khyal a word which means “imagination”.
OTHER DIFFERENCES
Areas of difference Carnatic Hindustani

Influenced Indigenous Afghan, Persian and Arab
Ragas 72 ragas 6 major ragas
Originated Bhakti movement Vedic Period
Vocal and instruments Equally important Vocal music is more
important
Intonation Check the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BY5e_JYvAI
SIMILARITIES OF CARNATIC AND HINDUSTANI MUSIC

▪ both classical music is somewhere connection with spirituality
and according to ancient Hindu scriptures, they believe that “music was a gift from
heaven. They thought that sound is God and everything is a manifestation of
God”.
▪ both music developed with sanskrit language scripts in itself
and through Vedic traditions.
▪ both has one leading swara or Vadi swar in ever Raga.
▪ both encourage improvisation while singing or performing
Terms:
Veda- means “knowledge Important”
Swara/Vadi Swar- meaning “musical tone”
Raga- Pattern of notes having characteristics interval and rhythms.
POST-TEST
Directions: MULTIPLE CHOICES: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on the
space provided before each number.
_1. It is the style of singing developed into a strong and diverse tradition over several c
Centuries in India.
a. Rig Veda b. Sama Veda c. Samagana
_2. Which of the following does NOT belong in the characteristics of Carnatic Music?
a. It was originated in Bhakti movement
b. Northern Indian style of Indian classical music
c. Temple and unified music
_3. This characteristic of Hindustani music means “imagination” is called _.
a. khyal b. krti c. veda
_4. What is the best reason why Carnatic music is called Temple music?
a. because they are believing in different Goddesses
b. because their music is directed to a Hindu-God
c. because they are singing inside the temple
_ _5. Which of the following statement describes both Carnatic and Hindustani music of India?
a. both instruments and vocal music are important.
b. both music developed with sanskrit language scripts in itself and through Vedic traditions
c. music pieces are mainly set for the voice and with lyrics
ASSESSMENT/ SUMMATIVE TEST
Directions: Complete the Venn diagram by writing down the

differences and similarities belongs in Carnatic and Hindustani
music of India. Use the word/s/phrases below in the box.
CARNATIC HINDUSTANI Khyal Spirituality

Krti Temple Music
1) 5) 8)
North India One leading tone
2) 6) 9)
Sanskrit language Persians influence
3) 7) 10) Instrument and vocal
South India
4) music are both
important.
KEY TO ANSWER
Pre-Test Recap Post-Test

1. True 1. C 1. C
2. True 2. K 2. B
3. False 3. J 3. A
4. True 4. C 4. B
5. False 5. J 5. B

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1. India is the largest country in South Asia.

spiritual inspiration, cultural expression and entertainment.

3. Carnatic music was influenced by Afghan, Persian and Arab.

4. Hindustani refers to music from North India.

Directions: CLASSIFICATION: Write C if the given characteristics described the

_ 1.Their music is usually solo rather than choral.

_ 3.Their music is basically meditative in character.

______4.Most of their music is melodic rather than harmonic

______5.Their music is highly ritualized.

▪ directed to a Hindu-god, which is why it is called “temple music”

▪ nasal singing is observed in their vocal music

Areas of difference Carnatic Hindustani

SIMILARITIES OF CARNATIC AND HINDUSTANI MUSIC

ASSESSMENT/ SUMMATIVE TEST

Directions: Complete the Venn diagram by writing down the

CARNATIC HINDUSTANI Khyal Spirituality

Pre-Test Recap Post-Test

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