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