LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

QUARTER _THIRD_/ WEEK 1

Name:________________________________________ Score:____________

Grade & Section _______________________________ Subject: __________

Name of Teacher: ______________________________ Date: _____________

I. Title:__ Music of South, Central and West Asia

II. Type of Activity: / Concept notes with formative activities

LAS for summative assessment ( Written Work Performance

Task)

III.MELC listens perceptively to music of South Asia and the Middle East; MU8WS-
IIIa-h-2

IV. Learning Objective/s: Listen to musical excerpts of South Asia and the Middle
East countries; identify the country of origin of different musical excerpts. Identify
through music listening the characteristics of South Asia and the Middle East
Music in relation to their history and culture.
V. Reference/s
For Print Material/s: (Please include title, author and page number)
Learning Guide in Grade 8 MAPEH Pages 104 - 135

For Online Resource/s: (Please include website, URL and date accessed)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VUL_FHswO0, (2-10-2021)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUzY76tELj8 (2-10-2021)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqpFjsMtCb0 (2-10-2021)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTxM_kvhhJk (2-10-2021)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kky8iKoObPw (2-10-2021)
https://www.britannica.com/art/South-Asian-arts/Music
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Asia
https://www.britannica.com/art/Central-Asian-arts/Music
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Central_Asia
https://ifesworld.org/en/region/southasia/
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Map-of-Central-Asia-downloaded-from-http-
wwwsairamtourismcom-ca-today-on_fig8_308522990
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxUtC7wKw_M
https://study.com/academy/lesson/music-of-west-asia-tones-drones-instruments-
characteristics.html#:~:text=The%20music%20of%20West%20Asia,%2C
%20percussion%20instruments%2C%20and%20voices.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIcF11XH6fk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7of1VEKlhNc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vd6xbQDTYs

Concept notes with formative activities

Music has always been viewed as a universal language. In the
vast region of Asia, religious music has been a common ground in
uniting people with different languages, cultures, and norms.

SOUTH ASIA
South Asia or Southern Asia is the
southern region of Asia, which is defined
in both geographical and ethno-cultural
terms. The region consists of Afghanistan,
Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan,
Bangladesh, the Maldives and Sri Lanka.
Topographically, it is dominated by the
Indian Plate and defined largely by the Indian Ocean on the south

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.
Music is often involved in their acts, and the storyteller generally sings his tales,
which may be taken from the two epics, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, or
from the Puranas, the legends that describe the adventures of the incarnations of
God as they rid the world of evil. Sometimes the narrative songs are concerned with
historical characters and describe the wars and the heroic deeds of the regional
rulers. Some storytellers specialize in generally tragic stories of romance and of
lovers.

Many different forms of music can be heard in the cities. Of these, best known in the
West are the classical music of North India (including Pakistan), also called
Hindustani music, and that of South India, also called Karnatak music. Both classical
systems are supported by an extensive body of literature and elaborate musical
theory. Until modern times, classical music was patronized by the princely courts and
to some extent also by wealthy noblemen.

CENTRAL ASIA
Central Asia is a region in Asia which
stretches from the Caspian Sea in the
west to China and Mongolia in the east,
and from Afghanistan and Iran in the
south to Russia in the north. The region
consists of the former Soviet republics of
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan It is also
colloquially referred to as "the stans" as the countries generally considered to be
within the region all have names ending with the Persian suffix "-stan", meaning
"land of". Various neighbouring areas are sometimes also considered part of the
region.
Central Asian music encompasses numerous different musical styles originating
from a large number of sources. Though Pakistan is part of South Asia, its western
part is considered as an extension of Central Asia
.
Pakistan is known for its unique vocals. The distinctive Pakistani sound was formed
with multiple influences not only from various parts of South Asia but it also includes
diverse elements from Central Asia, Persia, Turkey, and the Arab world.
The music of Central Asia is as vast and unique as the many cultures and peoples
who inhabit the region. The variety of musical styles ranges from the systematically
organized classical music of Turkistan to the notated religious chants of Tibetan
Buddhism to the highly varied folk music styles of the region’s numerous ethnic
groups.

WEST ASIA
There are a few major areas that
have contributed so much to
humanity that they are considered to
be cradles of civilization. One of
these is the original cradle, the
region where the first major settled
societies appeared. This region is
West Asia. You know, 'West Asia' -
legends of flying carpets and genies
in bottles, and some of the oldest
systems of math, philosophy, and
astronomy in the world.

Today, many people refer to this region as the Middle East, the mostly Arabic-
speaking nations in between Africa, Asia, and Europe. The term 'Middle East' is
problematic, though, because it sort of implies that Europe is the center of the world.
So, we prefer to just refer to its actual geographic position on the continent to which
it belongs, which is in Western Asia. With traditions that are millennia old, it's really
no surprise that this area has a rich musical heritage.

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:
 Communal worship (in Mosque, Synagogue and Church)
 Mystic rituals (Sufis, Hassidic)
 Life passage events (Weddings, Bar Mitzvas, Bat Mitzvas, Anniversaries)
 Entertainment (Belly Dancing, Folk Dancing)

Task 1: You can do this

Instructions/Directions: SOUTH ASIA OR NOT? Listen to the musical
excerpt below. If the music sounds like South Asia, put a check (/) in
the box. If not, put an exis (X).

1.
“Burung Kakatua” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VUL_FHswO0)
2. “Zum Gali Gali” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUzY76tELj8)
3.
“Sakura, Sakura” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqpFjsMtCb0)
4. “Vedic Love Song” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTxM_kvhhJk )
5. “Payam e Mashriq’s Ghazal,” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=kky8iKoObPw)

Task 2:
Instructions/Directions: Music Listening/ Video Presentation.
Listen/Watch an Indian music entitled “the Galaxy of Musicians by
Raja Ravi Varma” For you to understand and enjoy this activity, use
the guide questions provided.

Galaxy of Musicians by Raja Ravi Varma

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9iNXfzZfOE)

Based on the video, answer the guide questions in your notebook:

1. What is your impression on their way of singing or dancing?__________
2. What mood or feeling does it express? _________________
3. How do you describe the characters that you have seen? _______________
4. What do you think is the musical theme of the performance? ____________
 5. What is your impression on their way of singing or dancing? How important is
music to their daily life? _______________

TASK 3. You can do more

Instructions/Directions: IDENTIFICATION. Which part of Asia does
the following country belongs to? Write SA if it is from South Asia, CA
if from Central Asia and WA if from West Asia. Write your answer on
a separate sheet of paper

____ 1. India ___ 2. Israel ___ 3. Pakistan ___4. Iraq ___5. Nepal

TASK 4
Instructions/Directions: NAMING OF COUNTRIES. In your notebook,
make a table similar to the one shown below and write the names of the
countries that you know in the table.

CENTRAL ASIA WEST ASIA SOUTH ASIA

TASK 5. Challenge Yourself

Instructions/Directions: Watch and Compare. Listen to the sample
music of the Countries that are written on the concept map below. On a
sheet of paper, share your ideas about their vocal music. Copy the
diagram.

INDIA 
https://www.youtube. 
com/watch?

v=R9iNXfzZfOE PAKISTAN
https://www.youtube.  https://www.youtube.
com/results? com/watch?
search_query=Pakist
 v=AxUtC7wKw_M
ani+Ghazal-  
Payam+e+Mashriq

%E2%80%99s+Ghaza
l ISRAEL 

TASK 6.
Instructions/Directions: LISTENING. listen to the music below
then answer the following questions. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper. Write the letters only

Michigan Arab Orchestra-Fantasie Nahawand Mona and Ahmed Fekry-

Muwashahat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxUtC7wKw_M

1. Which part of Asia does the music origates?

a. South Asia b.Central Asia c. West Asia d. East Asia
2. Where do you think does the music portrays to?
a. Dessert c. Cave
b. Water d, Island
3. Which of the following country does the music belongs to?
a. Japan b. India c. Saudi Arabia d. Philippines
4. What is the mood of the music?
a. Joyous b. Lonely c. loving d. Scary
5. Which of the following country DOES NOT belong to the group
a. Isarel b. Saudi Arabia c. Japan d. Iraq

TASK 7. Level Up
Instructions/Directions: LISTEN AND DRAW. On a bond paper paper, draw a
creative illustration on the Israeli Folk Song “Zum GAli GAli”

ZUM GALI GALI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIcF11XH6fk

TASK 8
Instructions/Directions: LOVE AND GHAZAL. Watch and listen to Sri
Suktam - Rig Veda Hymn with English subtitles - Mahalakshmi -
Goddess of Wealth and compare it with the Philippine Pasyon in
Bulacan. Copy the concept house below and write your answer on a separate sheet
of paper.
 SRI SUKTAM - RIG VEDA
MAHALAKSHMI - PASYON: 'PANALANGIN'
GODDESS OF WEALTH (PANIMULA)

(https://www.youtube.com/watc (https://www.youtube.com/w
h?v=0Vd6xbQDTYs) atch?v=7of1VEKlhNc)

VII. Notes to teachers:

(Reminders/ Additional Instructions)

Rubrics ( if needed)

VIII. Answer Key to the Tasks:

TASK 1
1. X 2. / 3. X 4. / 5. /
TASK 2
(Answers may vary)
1. graceful
2. Reverencial
3. heavenly
4. Worship
5. their way of singing or dancing is how they worship their gods
TASK 3
 1. SA 2. WA 3. CA 4. WA 5. SA
TASK 4
Central Asia: Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgystan, Tajikistan
West Asia: Turkey, Syria, Israel, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman
South Asia: India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives
TASK 5
(Answers may Vary)
India: Nasal, many slurs, many vibrations
Pakistan: slow, narrative, expressive
Israel: fast, joyous, high pitch
TASK 6
1. C 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. C
TASK 7
Answers may vary)
The illustration could be people holding hands together
TASK 8
1st music: Narrative in a form of singing, expressive, long, spiritual in
character
2nd music: Narrative in a form of singing, music is more on a loving character,

Prepared By:
RUTH ANTHONY A. LANGBAYAN
Teacher II
ILOCOS SUR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL