Music 8 Quarter 3
Music of
South Asia and
the Middle East
Objectives:
● listens perceptively to music of South Asia and the
Middle East;
● analyzes musical elements of selected songs and
instrumental pieces heard and performed;
● performs music from South Asia and Middle East with
own accompaniment;
● evaluates music and music performances using guided
rubrics applying knowledge of musical elements and
style.
Introduction
● In Quarter 2, you learned about the music of
East Asia wherein most of the countries have
a lot of similarities in their musical
instruments and types of music performed.
Their musical influences are similar to one
another as well. Songs from East Asia
commonly use pentatonic (5-tone) scales.
Introduction
● Through this lesson, you will also learn and
discover the different traditional music of South
Asia and the Middle East through their vocal and
instrumental music. You will be able to listen and
identify the similarities and differences of their
music, analyze and appreciate the uniqueness and
functions of their traditions.
Music 8 – Quarter 3: Activity 1
• Listen attentively to the different vocal music of
South Asia and the Middle East. After you have
successfully watched the videos, analyze the
following songs in terms of pitch, tempo, and meter.
Write your answer on your notebook.
• Song 1: Sudha Ragunathan
• Song 2: Ghodi
• Song 3: They Say There is a Land
Music 8 – Quarter 3: Activity 2
The Class will be divided into two groups.
• Group A – Group 1, 2, and 3
• Group B – Group 4, 5, and 6
The two groups will sing and perform one of the
following songs.
Presentation is on Friday, February 20, 2023.
Song 1: Anile Anile Vaa Vaa Vaa (Indian Song)
Song 2: Zum Gali Gali (Israeli Folk Song)
Key to Correction - quiz
1. Hazzan 7. Secular
2. Tala 8. Carnatic Music
3. Ghazal 9. Melisma
4. Qawwali 10.Hindustani
5. Yom Kippur Music
6. Raga