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The Learning Activity Sheet for Grade 8 Music will help you facilitate the
teaching-learning activities specified in each Most Essential Learning Competency
(MELC) with minimal or no face-to-face encounter between you and learner. This will
be made available to the learners with the references/links to ease the independent
learning.
The Activity Sheet for Grade 8 Music is developed to help you continue
learning even if you are not in school. This learning material provides you with
meaningful and engaging activities for independent learning. Being an active learner,
carefully read and understand the instructions then perform the activities and answer
the assessments. This will be returned to your facilitator on the agreed schedule.
Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) - MUSIC 8
Activity 1: Pre-Assessment
Directions: Fill up the diagram with corresponding music samples listed below. Identify
to which region it belongs. Write yur answer on the space prvided.
What to know
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 the people of India as a
source of spiritual inspiration, cultural expression, and entertainment.
Vocal Music of India
India’s classical music tradition includes Carnatic and Hindustani music which
have developed over many centuries.Music of India also includes several types of folk
and popular music. One aspect of vocal music uses melismatic singing with nasal vocal
quality, when compared with the Philippine music which uses melismatic singing is only
used in chanting epics and the pasyon.
Singing based on a set of pitches was popular even during the Vedic times. The
samangana style of singing developed into a strong and diverse tradition over several
centuries, becoming an established part of contemporary tradition in India. The hymns
in Sama Veda, a sacred text, were sung as samangana and not chanted. Sama Veda
is the third of the four Vedas of Hinduism but ranks next to Rig Veda [Rigveda] in terms
of its sanctity and liturgical importance.
Rig Veda is also sung in the samangana traditional singing style. Because of its
liturgical importance, Rig Veda is counted as first among the four canonical sacred texts
of Hinhuism known as Vedas. Rig Veda is an ancient Indian sacred collection of Vedic
Sanskrit hymns. Some of its verses are cited as Hindu prayers at religious functions
and other occasions.
1. Carnatic Music
Refers to music from South India
Directed to the Hindu god, which is why it is called “temple music”
Unlike Hindustani music, Carnatic music is unified where schools are based
on the same ragas, the same solo instruments (veena, flute, violin) and the
same rhythm instrument (mridangam and ghatam).
Music pieces are mainly set for the voice and with lyrics
Compositions called krti are developmental songs
2. Hindustani Music
Goes back to the Verdic period around 1000 BC
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 Verdic religion/
Verdic philosophy, native Indian sounds and enriched by the Persian
performance practices of the Mughal era
Nasal singing is observed in their vocal music
In North India, the most common style of singing is called khyal a word which
means “imagination”
Instrumental Music
There are many musical instruments in India. Some instruments are used
primarily in Northern Indian music. (Hindustani Sangeet) while many other instruments
are used in the South Indian music ( Carnatic Sangeet). Instrumental music is often
similar to vocal music but sometimes they have distinctive instrumental styles.
Active Listening:
Directions: Answer the following questions. Write your answer on the space provided.
1. Can you tell something about the music you have heard?
2. Are there similarities with our Philippine music? What are these similarities?
What to know:
1. Ghazal
Traditional expression of love, and loneliness. It tells about both the pain
of loss of the lover and the beauty of love in spite of that pain.
Its structural requirements are morestrict than those of the most poetic
forms traditionally written in English.
Is considered by many to be one of the principal poetic forms in the
Persian civilization.
Can be sung by both men and women.
2. Qawwali
The devotional music of the Chishti Order
A vibrant musical condition that stretches back more than 700 years.
Originally performed mainly at Sufi shrines throughout the subcontinent
and gained mainstream popularity.
Active listening
2. By just listening, what do you think is the main function of Pakistani music?
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In general, the music of West Asia is modal. Harmony is not emphasized but
rather includes salient features such as melodic complexity and ornamentation,
including ¼ tones and rigorous rhythmic development. West Asian music is commonly
used during:
Israeli singers have a distinctive vocal style. They sing with guttural and throaty
enunciation. The following are the two divisions of Jewish music:
1. Devotional
Almost entirely vocal
Featured during Sabbath and other holy days
The art of Hazan(leader of prayer in the synagogue) has always been evident
in the culture
Shofar is a special call to prayer and repentance; it is sounded on the High
Holydays (the Jewish New Year and Day of Atonement)
2. Secular
Instruments and voice are used
Played during the passage events
Context lies outside the religious domain
Very rhythmic and have popular and romantic texts
The lute, which is similar to the Philippine bandurria and the laud, traces its
origins to the Middle Eastern oud and Indian sitar. Goblet drum, darbuk, the
tambourine, and other instruments Associated with Middle Eastern music are used as
accompaniment. One of the dances were accompaniment is used is hora, a dance that
often has strong off beats and asymmetric meters.
Active Listening
Directions: Read the statement carefully. Select the letter of the correct answer and
write it on the space provided before each number.
_____1. The two traditional music of India which have developed for over many years is
known as
a. Devotional and Secular Music c. Carnatic and Hindustani Music
b. Ghazal and Qawwali Music d. Darbuk and Hora
_____9. Israeli singers have a distinct vocal style in singing. They sing with guttural and
throaty enunciation. Which of the following is the characteristic of secular
singing?
a. It is usually featured during Sabbath and other holy days.
b. It is very rhythmic and have popular and romantic text
c. Shofar is a special call to prayer and repentance.
d. Almost entirely vocal.
V. Reflection:
How does culture and religion affect the music of South Asia, Central Asia and Middle
East Asia?
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VI. References:
DepEd Grade 8 Learner’s Module page 103-130
www.youtube.com./watch?v=GvWkHsfXFGQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D6RjQAR1yU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfBvz2rG-NI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlshv4TqIHw
10. b 9. b 8.a 2. 6. B 7. D
5.a 4. C 3. A 1. B 2. C
Post Assessment
Arabic music
HindustaniShofar
GhazalCarnatic
Central Asia RegionSouth Asia RegionWest Asia RegionPunjabi
Pre-assessment
Answer key: