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9
 My World  
of Music
How do you relate to music 
in your life? Today, music 
is found in a variety of 
contexts and situations — 
from reinterpretations of  
traditional songs, to the  
latest advertisement or anthem, music is  
everywhere. Let us explore some of these diverse 
contexts of music. Shall we start with singing 
some popular songs?
TRADITIONAL MUSIC IN 
POPULAR CULTURE
There are many examples of traditional music, 
both folk and devotional, that have found their 
way into popular culture and have been adapted 
into ??lms or pop music. This helps the music 
reach a new audience of people who can also 
enjoy it.  
Two examples of songs that are traditional in 
nature and have become very popular are given 
on next page.
ACTIVITY 9.1
Nimbooda Nimbooda
Nimbooda nimbooda is a traditional Rajasthani 
folk song, performed by the Langa and Manganiar 
musicians. Such songs have been used in ??lms and 
have gained immense popularity.
Manganiar children performing with their guru at Mehrangarh Fort, 
Jodhpur , Rajasthan, India at World Su?? Spirit festival
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9
 My World  
of Music
How do you relate to music 
in your life? Today, music 
is found in a variety of 
contexts and situations — 
from reinterpretations of  
traditional songs, to the  
latest advertisement or anthem, music is  
everywhere. Let us explore some of these diverse 
contexts of music. Shall we start with singing 
some popular songs?
TRADITIONAL MUSIC IN 
POPULAR CULTURE
There are many examples of traditional music, 
both folk and devotional, that have found their 
way into popular culture and have been adapted 
into ??lms or pop music. This helps the music 
reach a new audience of people who can also 
enjoy it.  
Two examples of songs that are traditional in 
nature and have become very popular are given 
on next page.
ACTIVITY 9.1
Nimbooda Nimbooda
Nimbooda nimbooda is a traditional Rajasthani 
folk song, performed by the Langa and Manganiar 
musicians. Such songs have been used in ??lms and 
have gained immense popularity.
Manganiar children performing with their guru at Mehrangarh Fort, 
Jodhpur , Rajasthan, India at World Su?? Spirit festival
ch9_MUSIC.indd   95 ch9_MUSIC.indd   95 27-06-2025   17:28:40 27-06-2025   17:28:40
96  |  KRITI
Listen to the traditional and the bollywood version of the song. What do you like about both versions, and how 
are they di??erent? 
Now, learn to sing the song!
song from Kashmir
Rind posh maal gindney draayi lo lo 
shoobi shaabash chaaney pout tchhayi lo lo 
Raaz haeniziyaani naaz kya aenzini gardan 
ya illaehi chashme badh nish rachhtan 
Gaschhi kya kam chaani baargahi lo lo 
shoobi shaabash — 
Rind posh —
Zaeli vankan baeli yeli laagi shumaar 
pache lagnaes gaenzraan lachi ty hazaar 
teymi shaayi no maklan paayi lo lo 
shoobi shaabash — 
kalmoyas tal chhi aeshqae bombaeri 
Paelinaafaeyi wolmut mushk adfar 
heynzi paeraan tchonzae ty taayi lo lo 
shoobi shaabaash —
Ronni goudkuy yaamat bozum saaz 
saaz bozney aamut shah e yandraab 
Poshmal chham posh kuli daayi lo lo 
shoobi shabash — 
Rind posh maal
song from Rajasthan
Nimbooda Nimbooda Nimbooda 
Arre Kaacha Kaacha Chhota Chhota  
Nimbooda Layi Do  
Arre Layido Layido Laydo,  
Arre Layido Layido Laydo —  
Nimboo Layido
Ja Khet Se Hariyala Nimbooda — Layido  
Aa Nimboo Layi Layi Layi — Layido  
Ah Ha Deewanon Ki Boori  
Nazar Se Bachna Ho To Sunlo 
Arre Khatto Khatto Nimboo  
Tez Churi Se Sar Pe Kaato 
Phir Chhota Chhota Nimbooda  
Kya Jaadu  Karega Dekho 
Ki Boori Nazar Vo Khatti Hoyegi 
Phir Char Raste Pe Vo Utar Giregi 
To Layido Layido Laydo,  
To Layido Layido Laydo
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9
 My World  
of Music
How do you relate to music 
in your life? Today, music 
is found in a variety of 
contexts and situations — 
from reinterpretations of  
traditional songs, to the  
latest advertisement or anthem, music is  
everywhere. Let us explore some of these diverse 
contexts of music. Shall we start with singing 
some popular songs?
TRADITIONAL MUSIC IN 
POPULAR CULTURE
There are many examples of traditional music, 
both folk and devotional, that have found their 
way into popular culture and have been adapted 
into ??lms or pop music. This helps the music 
reach a new audience of people who can also 
enjoy it.  
Two examples of songs that are traditional in 
nature and have become very popular are given 
on next page.
ACTIVITY 9.1
Nimbooda Nimbooda
Nimbooda nimbooda is a traditional Rajasthani 
folk song, performed by the Langa and Manganiar 
musicians. Such songs have been used in ??lms and 
have gained immense popularity.
Manganiar children performing with their guru at Mehrangarh Fort, 
Jodhpur , Rajasthan, India at World Su?? Spirit festival
ch9_MUSIC.indd   95 ch9_MUSIC.indd   95 27-06-2025   17:28:40 27-06-2025   17:28:40
96  |  KRITI
Listen to the traditional and the bollywood version of the song. What do you like about both versions, and how 
are they di??erent? 
Now, learn to sing the song!
song from Kashmir
Rind posh maal gindney draayi lo lo 
shoobi shaabash chaaney pout tchhayi lo lo 
Raaz haeniziyaani naaz kya aenzini gardan 
ya illaehi chashme badh nish rachhtan 
Gaschhi kya kam chaani baargahi lo lo 
shoobi shaabash — 
Rind posh —
Zaeli vankan baeli yeli laagi shumaar 
pache lagnaes gaenzraan lachi ty hazaar 
teymi shaayi no maklan paayi lo lo 
shoobi shaabash — 
kalmoyas tal chhi aeshqae bombaeri 
Paelinaafaeyi wolmut mushk adfar 
heynzi paeraan tchonzae ty taayi lo lo 
shoobi shaabaash —
Ronni goudkuy yaamat bozum saaz 
saaz bozney aamut shah e yandraab 
Poshmal chham posh kuli daayi lo lo 
shoobi shabash — 
Rind posh maal
song from Rajasthan
Nimbooda Nimbooda Nimbooda 
Arre Kaacha Kaacha Chhota Chhota  
Nimbooda Layi Do  
Arre Layido Layido Laydo,  
Arre Layido Layido Laydo —  
Nimboo Layido
Ja Khet Se Hariyala Nimbooda — Layido  
Aa Nimboo Layi Layi Layi — Layido  
Ah Ha Deewanon Ki Boori  
Nazar Se Bachna Ho To Sunlo 
Arre Khatto Khatto Nimboo  
Tez Churi Se Sar Pe Kaato 
Phir Chhota Chhota Nimbooda  
Kya Jaadu  Karega Dekho 
Ki Boori Nazar Vo Khatti Hoyegi 
Phir Char Raste Pe Vo Utar Giregi 
To Layido Layido Laydo,  
To Layido Layido Laydo
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97  |  My World of Music
songs and tunes that you may remember. You can 
pick an issue or a campaign of national importance.
In movies, in addition to the background score 
and songs, sometimes you will hear a particular 
theme being played whenever a speci??c character 
appears. This is put in movies to highlight the actions 
or presence of the particular protagonist.
ACTIVITY 9.2: CREATE A JINGLE
 ? Choose a product. It could be something you 
use everyday. 
 ? What are some features of the product that 
make it attractive for others to buy it? 
 ? Using these features, write a few lines which 
will be the lyrics for your jingle.
 ? Set your words to a tune or rhythm, and feel 
free to add sound e??ects.
 ? Share your 15–30 second jingle with the class.
 ? As an additional activity, you can draw an 
advertisement poster for your product, using 
the tag line from your jingle.
APPLICATIONS OF MUSIC
Music has an important place in advertisements, 
sporting events and more. 
Have you heard songs written about products in 
advertisements? These are known as jingles, and are 
meant to be catchy for people to remember brands 
and products. 
Name some popular jingles that you remember.
Major sporting events like Khelo India and the 
Olympics also have their signature tunes, and theme 
songs. These tunes and songs help create a feeling of 
community among the people attending the events.  
List out some sporting events which have theme 
MEANING
The Kashmiri song ‘Rind posh maal’ describes the 
landscape of Kashmir, which has the beautiful lake, 
forest, trees, ??owers, mountains, etc. The landscape 
is described to make everyone appreciate and know 
about its beauty.
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9
 My World  
of Music
How do you relate to music 
in your life? Today, music 
is found in a variety of 
contexts and situations — 
from reinterpretations of  
traditional songs, to the  
latest advertisement or anthem, music is  
everywhere. Let us explore some of these diverse 
contexts of music. Shall we start with singing 
some popular songs?
TRADITIONAL MUSIC IN 
POPULAR CULTURE
There are many examples of traditional music, 
both folk and devotional, that have found their 
way into popular culture and have been adapted 
into ??lms or pop music. This helps the music 
reach a new audience of people who can also 
enjoy it.  
Two examples of songs that are traditional in 
nature and have become very popular are given 
on next page.
ACTIVITY 9.1
Nimbooda Nimbooda
Nimbooda nimbooda is a traditional Rajasthani 
folk song, performed by the Langa and Manganiar 
musicians. Such songs have been used in ??lms and 
have gained immense popularity.
Manganiar children performing with their guru at Mehrangarh Fort, 
Jodhpur , Rajasthan, India at World Su?? Spirit festival
ch9_MUSIC.indd   95 ch9_MUSIC.indd   95 27-06-2025   17:28:40 27-06-2025   17:28:40
96  |  KRITI
Listen to the traditional and the bollywood version of the song. What do you like about both versions, and how 
are they di??erent? 
Now, learn to sing the song!
song from Kashmir
Rind posh maal gindney draayi lo lo 
shoobi shaabash chaaney pout tchhayi lo lo 
Raaz haeniziyaani naaz kya aenzini gardan 
ya illaehi chashme badh nish rachhtan 
Gaschhi kya kam chaani baargahi lo lo 
shoobi shaabash — 
Rind posh —
Zaeli vankan baeli yeli laagi shumaar 
pache lagnaes gaenzraan lachi ty hazaar 
teymi shaayi no maklan paayi lo lo 
shoobi shaabash — 
kalmoyas tal chhi aeshqae bombaeri 
Paelinaafaeyi wolmut mushk adfar 
heynzi paeraan tchonzae ty taayi lo lo 
shoobi shaabaash —
Ronni goudkuy yaamat bozum saaz 
saaz bozney aamut shah e yandraab 
Poshmal chham posh kuli daayi lo lo 
shoobi shabash — 
Rind posh maal
song from Rajasthan
Nimbooda Nimbooda Nimbooda 
Arre Kaacha Kaacha Chhota Chhota  
Nimbooda Layi Do  
Arre Layido Layido Laydo,  
Arre Layido Layido Laydo —  
Nimboo Layido
Ja Khet Se Hariyala Nimbooda — Layido  
Aa Nimboo Layi Layi Layi — Layido  
Ah Ha Deewanon Ki Boori  
Nazar Se Bachna Ho To Sunlo 
Arre Khatto Khatto Nimboo  
Tez Churi Se Sar Pe Kaato 
Phir Chhota Chhota Nimbooda  
Kya Jaadu  Karega Dekho 
Ki Boori Nazar Vo Khatti Hoyegi 
Phir Char Raste Pe Vo Utar Giregi 
To Layido Layido Laydo,  
To Layido Layido Laydo
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97  |  My World of Music
songs and tunes that you may remember. You can 
pick an issue or a campaign of national importance.
In movies, in addition to the background score 
and songs, sometimes you will hear a particular 
theme being played whenever a speci??c character 
appears. This is put in movies to highlight the actions 
or presence of the particular protagonist.
ACTIVITY 9.2: CREATE A JINGLE
 ? Choose a product. It could be something you 
use everyday. 
 ? What are some features of the product that 
make it attractive for others to buy it? 
 ? Using these features, write a few lines which 
will be the lyrics for your jingle.
 ? Set your words to a tune or rhythm, and feel 
free to add sound e??ects.
 ? Share your 15–30 second jingle with the class.
 ? As an additional activity, you can draw an 
advertisement poster for your product, using 
the tag line from your jingle.
APPLICATIONS OF MUSIC
Music has an important place in advertisements, 
sporting events and more. 
Have you heard songs written about products in 
advertisements? These are known as jingles, and are 
meant to be catchy for people to remember brands 
and products. 
Name some popular jingles that you remember.
Major sporting events like Khelo India and the 
Olympics also have their signature tunes, and theme 
songs. These tunes and songs help create a feeling of 
community among the people attending the events.  
List out some sporting events which have theme 
MEANING
The Kashmiri song ‘Rind posh maal’ describes the 
landscape of Kashmir, which has the beautiful lake, 
forest, trees, ??owers, mountains, etc. The landscape 
is described to make everyone appreciate and know 
about its beauty.
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98  |  KRITI
MUSIC AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Today, climate change and global warming are 
threatening to cause irreversible damage to humans, 
and the planet. We must all take steps at individual 
and collective level in our own way to preserve 
the environment from further damage. One way to 
spread more awareness about the importance of 
the natural world with plants, animals and birds, is 
through music.
The Clean Ganga movement is a project  
undertaken by the Government of India to restore 
and revitalise the Ganga river. A theme song of this 
movement, ‘Namami Gange’ is available online. You 
can ??nd it and listen.
ACTIVITY 9.3: WRITE A SONG FOR CHANGE
 ? Divide your class into groups of 5–6 students 
each.
 ? Choose a nationally important issue or 
campaign, such as swach bharat, clean ganga, 
beti bachao beti padhao, etc.
 ? Now, you can write an anthem for the chosen 
movement. Here are some ideas on how you 
could go about it.
• First, write down some of the key points you 
would like to express through the song.
• Find a chorus or hook line that encapsulates 
the message of the song.
• Write two verses that explore the theme.
• You can ??rst think of a tune and then, write 
lyrics to the tune, or write the lyrics ??rst and 
then, set it to tune.
• Work on re??ning the song.
• Share it with your friends in class and 
if possible, present it during the school 
assembly.
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9
 My World  
of Music
How do you relate to music 
in your life? Today, music 
is found in a variety of 
contexts and situations — 
from reinterpretations of  
traditional songs, to the  
latest advertisement or anthem, music is  
everywhere. Let us explore some of these diverse 
contexts of music. Shall we start with singing 
some popular songs?
TRADITIONAL MUSIC IN 
POPULAR CULTURE
There are many examples of traditional music, 
both folk and devotional, that have found their 
way into popular culture and have been adapted 
into ??lms or pop music. This helps the music 
reach a new audience of people who can also 
enjoy it.  
Two examples of songs that are traditional in 
nature and have become very popular are given 
on next page.
ACTIVITY 9.1
Nimbooda Nimbooda
Nimbooda nimbooda is a traditional Rajasthani 
folk song, performed by the Langa and Manganiar 
musicians. Such songs have been used in ??lms and 
have gained immense popularity.
Manganiar children performing with their guru at Mehrangarh Fort, 
Jodhpur , Rajasthan, India at World Su?? Spirit festival
ch9_MUSIC.indd   95 ch9_MUSIC.indd   95 27-06-2025   17:28:40 27-06-2025   17:28:40
96  |  KRITI
Listen to the traditional and the bollywood version of the song. What do you like about both versions, and how 
are they di??erent? 
Now, learn to sing the song!
song from Kashmir
Rind posh maal gindney draayi lo lo 
shoobi shaabash chaaney pout tchhayi lo lo 
Raaz haeniziyaani naaz kya aenzini gardan 
ya illaehi chashme badh nish rachhtan 
Gaschhi kya kam chaani baargahi lo lo 
shoobi shaabash — 
Rind posh —
Zaeli vankan baeli yeli laagi shumaar 
pache lagnaes gaenzraan lachi ty hazaar 
teymi shaayi no maklan paayi lo lo 
shoobi shaabash — 
kalmoyas tal chhi aeshqae bombaeri 
Paelinaafaeyi wolmut mushk adfar 
heynzi paeraan tchonzae ty taayi lo lo 
shoobi shaabaash —
Ronni goudkuy yaamat bozum saaz 
saaz bozney aamut shah e yandraab 
Poshmal chham posh kuli daayi lo lo 
shoobi shabash — 
Rind posh maal
song from Rajasthan
Nimbooda Nimbooda Nimbooda 
Arre Kaacha Kaacha Chhota Chhota  
Nimbooda Layi Do  
Arre Layido Layido Laydo,  
Arre Layido Layido Laydo —  
Nimboo Layido
Ja Khet Se Hariyala Nimbooda — Layido  
Aa Nimboo Layi Layi Layi — Layido  
Ah Ha Deewanon Ki Boori  
Nazar Se Bachna Ho To Sunlo 
Arre Khatto Khatto Nimboo  
Tez Churi Se Sar Pe Kaato 
Phir Chhota Chhota Nimbooda  
Kya Jaadu  Karega Dekho 
Ki Boori Nazar Vo Khatti Hoyegi 
Phir Char Raste Pe Vo Utar Giregi 
To Layido Layido Laydo,  
To Layido Layido Laydo
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97  |  My World of Music
songs and tunes that you may remember. You can 
pick an issue or a campaign of national importance.
In movies, in addition to the background score 
and songs, sometimes you will hear a particular 
theme being played whenever a speci??c character 
appears. This is put in movies to highlight the actions 
or presence of the particular protagonist.
ACTIVITY 9.2: CREATE A JINGLE
 ? Choose a product. It could be something you 
use everyday. 
 ? What are some features of the product that 
make it attractive for others to buy it? 
 ? Using these features, write a few lines which 
will be the lyrics for your jingle.
 ? Set your words to a tune or rhythm, and feel 
free to add sound e??ects.
 ? Share your 15–30 second jingle with the class.
 ? As an additional activity, you can draw an 
advertisement poster for your product, using 
the tag line from your jingle.
APPLICATIONS OF MUSIC
Music has an important place in advertisements, 
sporting events and more. 
Have you heard songs written about products in 
advertisements? These are known as jingles, and are 
meant to be catchy for people to remember brands 
and products. 
Name some popular jingles that you remember.
Major sporting events like Khelo India and the 
Olympics also have their signature tunes, and theme 
songs. These tunes and songs help create a feeling of 
community among the people attending the events.  
List out some sporting events which have theme 
MEANING
The Kashmiri song ‘Rind posh maal’ describes the 
landscape of Kashmir, which has the beautiful lake, 
forest, trees, ??owers, mountains, etc. The landscape 
is described to make everyone appreciate and know 
about its beauty.
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98  |  KRITI
MUSIC AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Today, climate change and global warming are 
threatening to cause irreversible damage to humans, 
and the planet. We must all take steps at individual 
and collective level in our own way to preserve 
the environment from further damage. One way to 
spread more awareness about the importance of 
the natural world with plants, animals and birds, is 
through music.
The Clean Ganga movement is a project  
undertaken by the Government of India to restore 
and revitalise the Ganga river. A theme song of this 
movement, ‘Namami Gange’ is available online. You 
can ??nd it and listen.
ACTIVITY 9.3: WRITE A SONG FOR CHANGE
 ? Divide your class into groups of 5–6 students 
each.
 ? Choose a nationally important issue or 
campaign, such as swach bharat, clean ganga, 
beti bachao beti padhao, etc.
 ? Now, you can write an anthem for the chosen 
movement. Here are some ideas on how you 
could go about it.
• First, write down some of the key points you 
would like to express through the song.
• Find a chorus or hook line that encapsulates 
the message of the song.
• Write two verses that explore the theme.
• You can ??rst think of a tune and then, write 
lyrics to the tune, or write the lyrics ??rst and 
then, set it to tune.
• Work on re??ning the song.
• Share it with your friends in class and 
if possible, present it during the school 
assembly.
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We have explored several facets of music and how 
they are created. Some of you may enjoy music. If this 
is so, have you wondered how you could continue to 
work with music as a career? You may be surprised 
to know that besides being a singer or an instrument 
player, there are many di??erent careers in music. 
Some of them are discussed below.
CAREERS IN MUSIC OR OPTIONS 
TO MAKE MUSIC A PART OF YOUR 
LIFE
1. Sound engineer
A sound engineer, also 
known as an audio 
engineer, is responsible 
for recording, mixing 
and reproducing sound 
for live performances, 
and recordings. They 
use audio equipment like microphones, speakers and 
mixing consoles to ensure good quality of the sound. 
2. Music producer
A music producer helps artists record their songs, 
album or project. Music producers bring an artist’s 
vision to life. It is the music producer’s job to ensure 
that the ??nished product is good, and to see that 
the artist’s plan for the album or song is carried out 
successfully.
3. Event manager
An event curator or manager puts together one or 
more aspects of a live concert, including contacting 
and selecting artists to perform, promoting the 
event, earning revenue through ticket sales and 
sponsorships, and ensuring all the requirements for 
the concert, such as venue, sound, lights, etc., are in 
place.
4. Music therapist
Music therapists are professionals who use music as 
a tool to relieve pain, manage stress, support mental 
health and rehabilitation 
for their patients or 
clients. Depending on 
the treatment needs, 
a music therapist may 
be required to create 
music, or select and play 
appropriate songs or 
ragas, as well as engage 
Music therapy
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