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At the end of this module, the learners are expected to:
 identify the characteristics of traditional music of India;
 distinguish the differences and similarities of the characteristics of traditional music of
India relating it to its tradition and culture; and
 create an illustration that reflects the rich culture of India

True or False: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is wrong.
Write it on the space provided before each number.
https://forms.gle/UzJSGWvaAMAzw7YD6

_____1.India is the largest country in South Asia.

_____2.Indian music remains fundamental to the lives of the people of India as a source of
spiritual inspiration, cultural expression and entertainment.
_____3.Carnatic music was influenced by Afghan, Persian and Arab.
_____4.Hindustani refers to music from North India.
_____5.Carnatic and Hindustani music equally give importance in vocals and instruments

Classification: Write C if the given characteristics described the music of China, K if Korea
and J if Japan. Write in on the space provided before each number.

_____1.Their music is usually solo rather than choral.

_____2.Their music has a slow tempo, giving it a very peaceful and pensive character.
_____3.Their music is basically meditative in character.
_____4.Most of their music is melodic rather than harmonic.

Music of Asia and Middle East: “Indian

Music”

Time to travel again! Did you enjoy

learning and experiencing the music of
East Asia? Then let us experience how
music is performed in the other two parts of
Asia, the South and the Middle East.

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 The geographical locations of these two other parts of Asia have different sizes of
area and unique features. Aside of it, their nations also have a unique vantage point being
surrounded by cultures which mingle and pass through their countries; these interactions
have inspired and been influenced the societies surrounding them. At this unit you will get a
glimpse of their cultural context, social functions and performance styles in their music
compositions. Let us start at the biggest part of South Asia.

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 people of India as a source of spiritual inspiration, cultural
expression and entertainment.
INDIA

VOCAL MUSIC

One aspect of their vocal music uses melismatic singing with nasal vocal quality,
when compared with Philippine music which uses melismatic singing is only used in chanting
epics and the pasyon. Their singing based on a set of pitches was popular even during
Vedic times. The Samagana 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 samagana and not chanted.

Rig Veda is also sung in the samagana traditional singing style. It is an ancient Indian
sacred collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns. Some of its verses are still recited as Hindu
prayers at religious functions and other occasions. Because of its liturgical importance like
Sama Veda, both of it are counted as first and third among the four sacred text of Hinduism
known as Vedas, the large body of religious texts originating in ancient India.

CLASSICAL MUSIC OF INDIA

India’s classical music tradition includes Carnatic and Hindustani music which have
developed over many centuries. Their music includes several types and popular music.
Carnatic Music is practiced in Southern parts of India while Hindustani music is practiced in
the Northern part of India.

CARNATIC MUSIC
 directed to a Hindu-god, which is why it is called
“temple music”
 unlike Hindustani music, Carnatic music is unified
where schools are based on the same rages, the
same solo instruments (veena, flute, violin) and the
same rhythm instruments (mrindangam and ghatam)
 music pieces are mainly set for the voice and with
lyrics
 compositions called krti are devotional songs
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 HINDUSTANI MUSIC

 nasal singing is observed in their vocal

music
 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 Vedic
religion /Vedic philosophy , native Indian
sound and enriched by the Persian
performance practices of the Mughal era
 in North India, the most common style of
singing is called khyal a word which means
“imagination”.
OTHER DIFFERENCES

SIMILARITIES OF CARNATIC AND HINDUSTANI MUSIC

 both classical music is somewhere connection with spirituality and according to ancient
Hindu scriptures, they believe that “music was a gift from heaven. They thought that
sound is God and everything is a manifestation of God”.
 both music developed with sanskrit language scripts in itself and through Vedic
traditions.
 both has one leading swara or Vadi swar in ever Raga.
 both encourage improvisation while singing or performing

Veda- means “knowledge Important”

Swara/Vadi Swar- meaning “musical tone”
Raga- Pattern of notes having characteristics interval and rhythms.

The two Indian classical music (Carnatic and Hindustani), proved that despite of their
differences, still they’ve shown their love and respect to each other’s traditions and beliefs.
Both of their music unites in one objective to be grateful to their Goddess, believing that
music is a gift from heaven.

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Direction: In short bond paper, create an illusion that reflects the rich culture of India.
Showing the differences of Carnatic and Hindustani music.
Materials needed: Short bond paper with 1 inch border in each side; Pencil and eraser;
Coloring materials: Colored pencil, crayon, or marker

Multiple Choices: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on the space
provided before each number.
_____1. It is the style of singing developed into a strong and diverse tradition over several
Centuries in India.
a. Rig Veda b. Sama Veda c. Samagana
_____2. Which of the following does NOT belong in the characteristics of Carnatic Music?
a. It was originated in Bhakti movement
b. Northern Indian style of Indian classical music
c. Temple and unified music
_____3. This characteristic of Hindustani music means “imagination” is called_________.
a. khyal b. krti c. veda
_____4. What is the best reason why Carnatic music is called Temple music?
a. because they are believing in different Goddesses
b. because their music is directed to a Hindu-God
c. because they are singing inside the temple
_____5. Which of the following statement describes both Carnatic and Hindustani music of
India?
a. both instruments and vocal music are important.
b. both music developed with sanskrit language scripts in itself and through
Vedic traditions
c. music pieces are mainly set for the voice and with lyrics
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Direction: Complete the Venn diagram by writing down the differences and similarities
belongs in Carnatic and Hindustani music of India. Use the word/s/phrases below in the box

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 Development Team of the Module
Writer: RYAN GLESERIO P. PALAMOS
Editors:
Content Evaluator: MARLIE B. MAXIMO
Language Evaluator:ERNALIN C. PALAMOS
Reviewers:
Illustrator: RYAN GLESERIO P. PALAMOS
Layout Artist: LEO U. PANTI
Management Team: DR. MARGARITO B. MATERUM, SDS
DR. GEORGE P. TIZON, SGOD Chief
DR. ELLERY G. QUINTIA, CID Chief
MR. SHOJI GERONA, EPS – MAPEH
DR. DAISY L. MATAAC, EPS LRMS/ALS

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