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Music
Quarter 3 – Module 2:
Music of South Asia
and Middle East
Music – Grade 8
Quarter 3 – Module 2: Music of South Asia and Middle East
First Edition, 2020

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Music
Quarter 3 – Module 2:
Music of South Asia
and Middle East
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to
use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress
while allowing them to manage their own learning at home.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as
they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different
activities in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be
reminded of the following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on
any part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in
answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking
your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are
done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this
module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always
bear in mind that you are not alone. We hope that through this
material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep
understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It
is here to help you understand the importance of Music of South Asia &
Middle East. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many
different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the
standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can
be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

Explores ways of producing sounds on a variety of sources that

would simulate instruments being studied (MU8WS-IIIc- h-5).

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. create at-least 2 improvised instruments of Israel; and

2. play your improvised instruments using Zum Gali Gali.

Are you ready to know more about the music of South Asia & Middle
East?

Let’s get started!

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 Let Us Try
SPOT THE DIFFERENCE.

Instruction: Look at the pictures and encircle the differences.

Guide Questions:

1. Are you familiar with the things that you encircled and identified? Tell
the reason why you have come up with your answer.
____________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________

2. What do these familiar things have in common?

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 Let Us Study

Music of South Asia and Middle East

In ancient times, musical instruments have been part of the heritage of

the people of Israel. The Bible mentions dozens of musical instruments such
as trumpet-like, recorders, clay rattles, seashells, bells, cymbals, and
whistles were being listed and have been found in statuettes and clay
figurines of musicians, drummers and professional mourners. All of which
goes to prove that music and song occupied an important place in ancient
Israel.

Chordophones are some of the most popular instruments of Israel. It

has five basics types which are bows, harps, lutes, lyres, and zithers.
Aerophones, membraphones, and percussion instruments were also played
in their special ceremonies and events.

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 Among those instruments are the following:

AEROPHONE Shofar

A horn of a ram or other animal- made ritual

musical instrument which is used during an

important religious event. In biblical times, it

was sounded during the Sabbath, announcing of

the New Moon, and proclamation of the

anointing of a new king.

PERCUSSION Timbrel

It matched either in a frame of a drum or a

modern tambourine.

Known as the “tof” of the ancient Hebrews. The

principal percussion instrument of the

ancient Israelites.

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MEMBRANOPHONE Darbuk

An hour-glass-shaped drum wherein the drum

head or skin is stretched tight with rope or

leather thongs or even nails. The body may be

made of copper, ceramic, pottery, or wood.

Sometimes called a doumbek, tablah, or goblet

drum

CHORDOPHONE
Kinnor

An ancient Israelite musical instrument in

the yoke lutes family which was the first to be

mentioned in the Old Testament. It

was described in the Bible made from a sheep's

small intestine as having 10 strings, and

played with a plectrum .

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 Let Us Practice

Instructions: Accompany your body music (clapping, tapping, stamping,

etc.) as an improvised percussion as you sing the Israeli Version of Zum
Gali Gali song. You may use the given link below to familiarize the song:

Title: Zum Gali Gali https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHCK9Pw3QqM

Zum Gali Gali

Folk Song

Zum gali gali gali,

Zum gali gali,
Zum gali gali gali,
Zum gali gali.

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 Let Us Practice More

Instructions: Using again your body music (clapping, tapping,

stamping, etc.) as an improvised percussion, familiarize the English version
of Zum Gali Gali song. You may use the given link below to be familiar with
the song:

Title: Zum Gali Gali https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHCK9Pw3QqM

Zum Gali Gali

Folk Song

The pioneer is meant for work,

Work is meant for the pioneer.
The pioneer is meant for work,
Work is meant for the pioneer.

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 Let Us Remember

Music of South Asia & Middle East

1. Musical instruments of Israel are mostly performed during their religious

activities. Aerophones, membraphones, percussion and chordophones

instruments are its types.

2. There are many ways to imitate an Israeli musical instrument since it

produces common sound. As to how it is made of, resources or materials

can also be found at home.

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 Let Us Assess
“Search and Sound”

Materials: Recyclable, indigenous or any items that produce sound found

at home.

Instructions:

1. Create at least 2 improvised Israeli instruments.

2. Choose among the given examples or you can search for more
options.

3. Make sure that your improvised instrument will sound like your
chosen Israeli instrument.

4. Record the sound of your improvised instruments and submit it to

your teacher.

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 Here is an example of a material that has the same sound with an Israeli
instrument:

PERCUSSION
PERCUSSION

Wire

Timbrel Bottle caps

DIY Timbrel

Rubric
10 points 7 points 5 points 1
Criteria Excellent Satisfactory Needs Poor
Improvement
“YOUR “YOU DID YOUR “TILL NEXT
SUPERB!” BEST!” “IT’S OKAY!” TIME!”
Improvised
Instrument Instrument is Instrument is Instrument No
 Creativity creatively and similar to the looks and instrument
and neatly done. original’s sounds creative made.
Neatness Closely similar features and but some details
to the original’s sound and neatly lacks neatness.
features and made with effort.
sound.
 Effort and Instrument is Instrument Instrument Instrument
Use of carefully made shows a good shows some purchased at
Material which
Let Us Enhanceshows a amount of time amount of time a store or no
great amount spent using spent using instrument
“Search and Sound”
of time spent materials mostly materials that made.
using materials found at home. were not found
Materials. Recyclable, indigenous or any items that produces
that were found at home.
at home
sound found at home.

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 Let Us Enhance

Materials: Cellphone or Camera

Instructions: Use your improvised Israeli instruments as you

accompany it while singing the “Zum Gali Gali ” (Israeli folk song). The tune

can be heard on this link:

Title: Zum Gali Gali https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHCK9Pw3QqM

1. Record your performance and submit it to your teacher.

Zum Gali Gali

Folk Song

Zum gali gali gali, The pioneer is meant for work,

Zum gali gali, Work is meant for the pioneer.
Zum gali gali gali, The pioneer is meant for work,
Zum gali gali. Work is meant for the pioneer.

Rubrics
20 points 15 points 10 points 2
Criteria Excellent Satisfactory Needs Poor
Improvement
“YOUR “YOU DID “TILL NEXT
SUPERB!” YOUR BEST!” “IT’S OKAY!” TIME!”

 Suitability Instrumental Instrumental Some parts of There is no

of accompanime accompaniment the instrumental
instrument nt is naturally is mostly in Instrumental accompanime
al in tune with tune with the accompanimen nt.
accompani the singing singing t are in tune
ment performance. performance. with the
singing
performance.

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 Let Us Reflect

South Asia and Middle East have unique perspective on its culture
and tradition which relates to the distinct characteristics of its music and
musical instruments. This expresses that using our creative minds, we can make
our own music as well as musical instruments. We can use our own resources to
show our skills and amazing talents.

Great job! It’s a nice work! You explored ways of producing sounds on
a variety of sources which imitates Israeli instruments. I hope you find more
instruments and know its distinct characteristics. It can also be
entertaining if we accompany it with a song.

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Let Us Enhance
Let Us Assess
Output will be based on the given rubric. Output will be based on the given
rubric.
Let Us Try
Answer Key
 References

Amzallag, Avi Eilam. (2018). Article - Musical Instrument of the Middle East
retrieved from
http://israelphilately.org.il/en/catalog/articles/949/Musical%20Instrument%
20of%20the%20Middle%20East on June 18,2020.

Rubin, Norman A. (2001). Musical Instruments in Biblical Israel retrieved from

https://www.galaxie.com/article/bspade14-3-05 on June 19,2020.

Tabuena, Almighty. (2018). South and West Asian Music: India and Israel
Music retrieved from
https://actmusicguide.wordpress.com/2018/10/25/south-and-west
asian-music-india-and-israel/ June 18,2020.

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