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National Capital Region

SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE
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Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health

MUSIC
Third Quarter – Module 1:
Vocal Music of Central,
South Asia and Middle East

Writer: Rowena P. Rosales

Cover Illustrator: John Orville Munar

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 What I Need to Know

Music of East Asia contributes certain characteristics such as tonal system and cultural
influences. It is one of the oldest and most complex systems of music which is based on pentatonic
scale.
The music of Central, South Asia and Middle East is not just a form of entertainment but is
an essential element in many of their daily life activities. It plays a prominent part in most rituals.
Primarily, their music could be described as functional, as it serves a utilitarian purpose. It is often
stated that their music is a salad mixed in a bowl. In this lesson, you will know the reason behind
the statement. Together, we will conquer the Central, South Asia, Middle East and discover how
their music is connected with their religion, culture and beliefs.
The main objectives of this module are the following:
1. Listens perceptively to music of Central, South Asia and Middle East. (MU8WS-llc-h-2)
2. Analyzes musical elements of selected songs and instrumental pieces heard and performed.
(MU8WS-llc-h-4)
3. Evaluates music and music performances using guided rubrics applying knowledge of musical
elements and style. (MU8WS-llc-h-8)

After going through this module you are expected to:

a. identify the origin of music of Central, South Asia and Middle East ;
b. Recognize through listening, the vocal music of India, Pakistan and Israel;
c. Determine the characteristic of Hindustani and Carnatic Music;
d. Describe the vocal music of India, Pakistan, Israel and
e. Appreciate the vocal music of India, Pakistan and Israel.

What I Know
Pre-Assessment Test
Directions: Read the following statements and choose the best answer.

1. Which is called north Indian music?

A. Carnatic B. Hindustani C. Qawwali D. Secular

2. What are the two vocal singing styles in Pakistan?

A. Ghazal and Qawwali C. Secular and Devotional
B. Guttural and throaty D. Hindustani and Carnatic

3. Which of the following is NOT an element of music?

A. Melismatic B. Melody C. Rhythm D. Timbre.

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4. What is the devotional music of Pakistan?
A. Carnatic B. Ghazal C. Qawwali D. Tabla

5. What is the distinct characteristic of the Israeli singers?

A. guttural and throaty C. nasal singing
B. melismatic D. unique vocals

6. Which vocal music of Pakistan is strictly based on a defined poetic meter from beginning
until the end?
A. Devotional B. Ghazal C. Qawwali D. Secular

7. Which country has a great influence in Pakistani music?

A. India B. Japan C. Malaysia D. Singapore

8. Which does not belong to the group?

A. India B. Israel C. Malaysia D. Pakistan

9. How can we describe the vocal music of Israel?

A. It is a combination of Jewish and non-Jewish music.
B. It is written in poetic meter.
C. It represents the real culture of the people.
D. It is considered as Temple Music.

10. Which is called the “Temple Music” in South India?

A. Carnatic B. Ghazal C. Hindustani D. Qawwali

What’s In
After we studied and explored East Asian music, we will now travel to Central, South Asia
and the Middle East and know more about their culture, religion and music. But before that, we will
take a glimpse on our Elements of Music that we will be needing soon to analyze their songs. When
we say elements of music we refer to the following;
1. Rhythm - Fast tempo - 4 beats/second
- Moderate tempo - 2 beat/second
- Slow tempo - 1 beat/second
2. Meter (Duple, Triple, Quadruple)
3. Texture – Monophonic- Melody alone
- Homophonic - Melody with instrument or accompaniment
- Polyphonic - two or more melodies sung at the same time
- Heterophonic - similar melodies at the same time
4. Timbre -Head voice, Throaty, Guttural, Nasal

Now, let us start!

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 What’s New?

The music of Central, South Asia and near East countries is like a mixture of culture as each
is significant to one another. In this part, you will learn their different traditions and culture by
analyzing and identifying the different elements of their music.

Activity: Name that place!

Directions: Try to recognize the pictures below and write its names on their respective lines. Answer
the guide questions below.

https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1198649
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blue_Hour_at_
Pakistan_Monument.jpg

1.________________ 2. ________________

https://snappygoat.com/s/?q=bestof%3Awestern+wall+jerusalem+israel

3. ______________
Guide Questions:
1. Where can we find these places?________________________________________
2. What can you say about the pictures/places?_______________________________
3. Do you know the story behind these places?_______________________________

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 What is It
Music is a vital part of Indian’s culture. Their music and religion are closely connected with
each other. Their music is based on the rituals in Indian religions which have been part of their
country’s growing culture.

RELIGION BELIEFS MUSIC

Hinduism -There is God Carnatic

Islam -There is authenticity in Hindustani
Vedas
-The universe has some
control over one’s life

What are Hindustani and Carnatic music?

Hindustani Music Carnatic Music

-North Indian classical music -Unified music

-Nasal singing -Krti devotional song

-Developed in the 13th and 14th century -Music from southern India

-Kyal common type of singing -Lyrical music

-Persian influence -Temple music

- Imagination singing

You can make use of the following links in browsing for Carnatic and Hindustani music:
1. Carnatic music-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5a3pthL_Tu
2. Hindustani music-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfBvz2Rg

The music of Pakistan represents the real culture of people- their love and hatred, their joys
and sorrows, their colorful ceremonies and festivities. Above all, it depicts the spiritual entity. It
highlights various selections of music from the entire world within the country. Pakistan is also
known for its unique vocals.

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 The picture below shows the influences made by other countries on the development of
Pakistani music

PAKISTAN
ENGLISH
PERSIAN

ENGLISH
ARABIC

INDIAN

THE TWO VOCAL STYLES IN SINGING IN PAKISTAN

1. Ghazal- is strictly based on a defined poetic meter from beginning to the end, where the song
is based on a tune which can have different meter in a single song.
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWd7QXL3I7M
2. Qawwali-is a devotional music in Pakistan. A vibrant musical tradition that stretches back more
than 700 years ago.
URL:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECW-tjjy7b4

Guide Questions:
1. What mood/s did you feel from this music? Why?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

2. What implication does Pakistani music depict on their culture?

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

3. Did you appreciate the melody of the song?

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

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The Music of Israel is a combination of Jewish and non-Jewish music tradition. It is modal. This
means that harmony is not emphasized but rather included salient features such as melodic
complexity and ornamentation. Israel singers have distinctive vocal style. They sing with guttural
and throaty enunciation.

The Two Division of Jewish Music are:

1. Devotional- is a hymn which accompanies religious observances and rituals
● almost entirely about vocals.
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5Vvefz0VtY

2. Secular- any music that is not written for the church.

-played during life passage events
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6HdXk2iT3w

Guide Questions
1. How will you differentiate the Devotional and Secular Music?
___________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
2. What do you feel after listening to the Devotional and Secular Music?
___________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
3. What are the predominant features of Israel Music?
___________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________

What’s More
Activity #1. Determine the elements of my music! (India, Pakistan and Israel)
Directions: Determine the different musical elements presented. You can look and listen for
its rendition on the internet again and fill in the appropriate answer to each box.
Country/Song Elements of Music
Rhythm Meter Texture Timbre
INDIA: “HYMN TO SHIVA “
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APOtnpt1JTY
PAKISTAN: “ALLAHU AKBAR”
URL:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxzBQJQwFd0
ISRAEL: “HAVA NAGILA “
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWPPedsKMUc
Guide Questions:
1. What do you feel while listening to the music of India, Pakistan and Israel?
___________________________________________________________________
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2. How will you differentiate the music of Central, South Asia, and the Middle East from the music
of East Asia?
___________________________________________________________________
3.How are the songs being sung?
___________________________________________________________________

Activity #2: Which is Which?

Directions: Which words describe Carnatic and Hindustani music? List the words in their
appropriate column.
1. Kyal 6. Southern
2. Temple Music 7. Nasal singing
3. Unified 8. Lyrical
4. Northern 9. Persian influence
5. Krti 10. Imagination

HINDUSTANI CARNATIC

Activity #3: Describe my music!

Directions: Using the Venn diagram below, compare and contrast the characteristics of the 2
traditional Music of Pakistan, Ghazal and Qawwali.

GHAZAL QAWWALI

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Activity #4: Complete me!
Directions: Tell something about the music, religion, and culture of Israel. Identify the
message of each picture and complete the statements below.

MUSIC RELIGION CULTURE

https://www.pinclipart.com/pindetail/TwJTo_m
usic-symbol-png-images-pictures-musical- https://www.pinterest.nz/pin/5286804 http://studyabroad.ku.edu/history-politics-and-
symbols-png/ 43731378117/ society-israel

________________ ________________ _______________

Guide Questions:
1. What kind of culture were the pictures trying to show?
_____________________________________________________________
2. What is the relation of Israel’s music to their culture?
_____________________________________________________________
3. How are their music, religion and culture related?
_____________________________________________________________

What I Have Learned

Directions: Complete the following statements. Through reading and listening to the music of India,
Israel and Pakistan.

I have learned that the music of India, Pakistan and Israel are_______________________
____________________________________________________________________________

I have discovered that the music of India, Pakistan and Israel are
___________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

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 What I Can Do

Activity # 5 My feelings and Emotions!

Direction: From the 3 songs that we tackled, (”Hymn to Shiva”, “Allahu Akbar” and “Hava Nagila”)
what do you like the most? In your intermediate paper write a short paragraph about your feelings
and emotions when you hear the song that you like the most.

Assessment
Directions: Read and understand each question. Choose the best answer.
1. What distinctive vocal style is played during life passage events?
A. Carnatic B. Devotional C. Hindustani D. Secular

2. Which of the following are characteristics of India’s traditional music?

A. Carnatic and Hindustani C. Ghazal and Qawwali
B. Devotional and Secular D. Tala and Tabla

3. Why do the music of Israel, India and Pakistan seem to be related to each other?
A. Because of their faces C. Because of their geographical location
B. Because of their national costume D. Because of their foods.

4. What vocal music of Pakistan can be performed or sung by both men and women?
A. Carnatic B. Ghazal C. Hindustani D. Qawwali

5. Which of the following countries is from South Asia?

A. Japan B. Kazakhstan C. Malaysia D. Pakistan

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6. Which is called north Indian music?
A. Carnatic B. Hindustani C. Qawwali D. Secular

7. Which of the following is NOT an element of music?

A. Melismatic B. Melody C. Rhythm D. Timbre

8. Which is the devotional music of Pakistan?

A. Carnatic B. Ghazal C. Qawwali D. Tabla

9. Which country has a great influence in Pakistan music?

A. India B. Japan C. Malaysia D. Singapore

10. Which is called the “Temple Music” in South India?

A. Carnatic B. Ghazal C. Hindustani D.Qawwali

Additional Activities
Directions: Choose any of the following activities.

A. Through painting, create a visual interpretation about the musical development

of Pakistani music.
B. Learn the folk songs of Israel by studying the song, “Zum Gali Gali”. You need to
sing the song and document it by recording using any recording gadget either through
audio clip or video clip
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUzY76tELj8

Answer Key

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 References
Books
Learner’s Material in Music and Arts 8

Images retrieved from the following links:

● https://www.dreamstime.com/israel-symbols-judaism-religion-culture-history-sign-jerusalem-lion-menorah-olive-branch-
palm-tree-lyre-shavuot-image122160895
● https://www.pinclipart.com/pindetail/TwJTo_music-symbol-png-images-pictures-musical-symbols-png/
● https://www.amazon.com/VVIEER-Pakistan-Umbrella-Lightweight-Automatic/dp/B0811SW18R
● https://www.destguides.com/en/itineraries/india/india-landmarks-famous-landmarks-india
● https://www.pinterest.nz/pin/528680443731378117/
● https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan_Monument
● https://www.pikist.com/free-photo-xwpvu
● https://www.music-for-music-teachers.com/zum-gali-gali-lyrics.html
Videos retrieved from the following links
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APOtnpt1JTY
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxzBQJQwFd0
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWPPedsKMUc
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5a3pthL_Tu
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWd7QXL3I7M
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECW-tjjy7b4
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUzY76tELj8.
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfBvz2rG-NI
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5Vvefz0VtY
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6HdXk2iT3w

Definitions retrieved from the following links

● https://www.definitions.net/definition/devotional+song
https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-secular-music-definition-history.htm

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 Development Team of the Module

Writer: Rowena P. Rosales, (MHS)

Editors: Jovita Consorcia F. Mani
Reviewers:
Illustrator:
Layout Artist: Maria Isabel G. Tutor
Management Team:
Sheryll T. Gayola
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
OIC, Office of the Schools Division Superintendent

Elisa O. Cerveza
Chief, CID
OIC, Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Jovita Consortia Mani

EPS-MAPEH

Ivy Coney A. Gamatero

EPS – LRMS

For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Schools Division Office- Marikina City

Email Address: sdo.marikina@deped.gov.ph

191 Shoe Ave., Sta. Elena, Marikina City, 1800, Philippines

Telefax: (02) 682-2472 / 682-3989

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