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Page 1 Music expresses various emotions (rasas). When you sing or play music, you are communicating a feeling or an emotion. In the Indian performing The Abhinaya Darpana written by Nandikeshvara says, ‘sabha kalpataru bhaati’ which means, the audience is like a tree which ful??lls your inner wishes. Though this has been written in the context of dance, it applies to all art forms. arts, emotions are referred to as rasas . This emotion is simultaneously experienced by the artists and audience. It is this emotion that connects the artists with the audience. So, always remember to sing with passion and expression. Let us continue this journey of learning various forms of music and the rasas they express. 6 MUSIC, EMOTIONS AND CREATIVITY 6_Music.indd 66 6_Music.indd 66 17-04-2025 14:53:17 17-04-2025 14:53:17 Reprint 2026-27 Page 2 Music expresses various emotions (rasas). When you sing or play music, you are communicating a feeling or an emotion. In the Indian performing The Abhinaya Darpana written by Nandikeshvara says, ‘sabha kalpataru bhaati’ which means, the audience is like a tree which ful??lls your inner wishes. Though this has been written in the context of dance, it applies to all art forms. arts, emotions are referred to as rasas . This emotion is simultaneously experienced by the artists and audience. It is this emotion that connects the artists with the audience. So, always remember to sing with passion and expression. Let us continue this journey of learning various forms of music and the rasas they express. 6 MUSIC, EMOTIONS AND CREATIVITY 6_Music.indd 66 6_Music.indd 66 17-04-2025 14:53:17 17-04-2025 14:53:17 Reprint 2026-27 DEVOTIONAL MUSIC People pray in different ways. Music allows people to express the feeling of devotion. People often come together in groups and sing devotional songs, in different styles of singing, using a variety of words, tunes and rhythms. Let us understand how the words, tune and rhythm come together when we sing a devotional song. Here are some examples. Shabad — Shabads are musical prayers in the Sikh religion and are sung in the Gurudwara. Let us learn this song. koi boley raam raam koi khudaye koi sevai gosayya koi alaahey kaaran karan karan kareem, kirapaa dhaar raheem ||1|| koi naaveye teerthh koi haj jaye || koi karey poojaa koi sir navaaey ||2|| koi padey ved koi kataeb koi odey neel koi supedh ||3|| koi kahe turk koi kahey hindu koi baanchey bisth koi seer bindu ||4|| kahey naanak jin hukam pachhataa prabh saaheb kaa teen bhed jaataa ||5|| MEANING We pray with different names, such as Rama, Guru, Allah and others, the aim is to thank the almighty for giving us such a beautiful world. Shabad Kirtan in progress in a Gurudwara 67 | MUSIC, EMOTIONS AND CREATIVITY 6_Music.indd 67 6_Music.indd 67 17-04-2025 14:53:19 17-04-2025 14:53:19 Reprint 2026-27 Page 3 Music expresses various emotions (rasas). When you sing or play music, you are communicating a feeling or an emotion. In the Indian performing The Abhinaya Darpana written by Nandikeshvara says, ‘sabha kalpataru bhaati’ which means, the audience is like a tree which ful??lls your inner wishes. Though this has been written in the context of dance, it applies to all art forms. arts, emotions are referred to as rasas . This emotion is simultaneously experienced by the artists and audience. It is this emotion that connects the artists with the audience. So, always remember to sing with passion and expression. Let us continue this journey of learning various forms of music and the rasas they express. 6 MUSIC, EMOTIONS AND CREATIVITY 6_Music.indd 66 6_Music.indd 66 17-04-2025 14:53:17 17-04-2025 14:53:17 Reprint 2026-27 DEVOTIONAL MUSIC People pray in different ways. Music allows people to express the feeling of devotion. People often come together in groups and sing devotional songs, in different styles of singing, using a variety of words, tunes and rhythms. Let us understand how the words, tune and rhythm come together when we sing a devotional song. Here are some examples. Shabad — Shabads are musical prayers in the Sikh religion and are sung in the Gurudwara. Let us learn this song. koi boley raam raam koi khudaye koi sevai gosayya koi alaahey kaaran karan karan kareem, kirapaa dhaar raheem ||1|| koi naaveye teerthh koi haj jaye || koi karey poojaa koi sir navaaey ||2|| koi padey ved koi kataeb koi odey neel koi supedh ||3|| koi kahe turk koi kahey hindu koi baanchey bisth koi seer bindu ||4|| kahey naanak jin hukam pachhataa prabh saaheb kaa teen bhed jaataa ||5|| MEANING We pray with different names, such as Rama, Guru, Allah and others, the aim is to thank the almighty for giving us such a beautiful world. Shabad Kirtan in progress in a Gurudwara 67 | MUSIC, EMOTIONS AND CREATIVITY 6_Music.indd 67 6_Music.indd 67 17-04-2025 14:53:19 17-04-2025 14:53:19 Reprint 2026-27 Urdu song This is a devotional and patriotic song in Urdu. Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua Ban Ke Tamanna Meri Zindagi shamma ki surat ho, khuda ya meri Lab pe pati pai dua ban ke tamanna meri ho mere dum se yun hi mere watan ki zeenat Jis tarah phool se hoti hai chaman ki zeenat Zindagi ho meri parwaane ki surat ya rab Ilm ki shamma se ho mujh ko muhabbat ya rab Ho mera kaam gareebon ki himaayat karna Dardmandon se, zayifon se muhabbat karna MEANING I carry a wish in my heart with words on my lips to enable life to shine brightly for everyone, like a guiding light. May my work have the power to uplift the lives of the less fortunate, just as ??owers bring beauty to nature. My duties should be able to enhance the lives of others. Let life be marked by care and compassion, and let my purpose be to offer a beacon of hope to my companions. ACTIVITY 6.1 For the devotional song that you have learnt, think about— ? What is the emotion in the song that you have sung? ? What is the language in which it is sung? ? Make a note of the important words in the song and understand their meaning. This is a great way to increase your vocabulary in a language. Note to the Teacher: Students can learn one or both songs, or choose devotional songs from their own culture or faith. 68 | KRITI 6_Music.indd 68 6_Music.indd 68 17-04-2025 14:53:21 17-04-2025 14:53:21 Reprint 2026-27 Page 4 Music expresses various emotions (rasas). When you sing or play music, you are communicating a feeling or an emotion. In the Indian performing The Abhinaya Darpana written by Nandikeshvara says, ‘sabha kalpataru bhaati’ which means, the audience is like a tree which ful??lls your inner wishes. Though this has been written in the context of dance, it applies to all art forms. arts, emotions are referred to as rasas . This emotion is simultaneously experienced by the artists and audience. It is this emotion that connects the artists with the audience. So, always remember to sing with passion and expression. Let us continue this journey of learning various forms of music and the rasas they express. 6 MUSIC, EMOTIONS AND CREATIVITY 6_Music.indd 66 6_Music.indd 66 17-04-2025 14:53:17 17-04-2025 14:53:17 Reprint 2026-27 DEVOTIONAL MUSIC People pray in different ways. Music allows people to express the feeling of devotion. People often come together in groups and sing devotional songs, in different styles of singing, using a variety of words, tunes and rhythms. Let us understand how the words, tune and rhythm come together when we sing a devotional song. Here are some examples. Shabad — Shabads are musical prayers in the Sikh religion and are sung in the Gurudwara. Let us learn this song. koi boley raam raam koi khudaye koi sevai gosayya koi alaahey kaaran karan karan kareem, kirapaa dhaar raheem ||1|| koi naaveye teerthh koi haj jaye || koi karey poojaa koi sir navaaey ||2|| koi padey ved koi kataeb koi odey neel koi supedh ||3|| koi kahe turk koi kahey hindu koi baanchey bisth koi seer bindu ||4|| kahey naanak jin hukam pachhataa prabh saaheb kaa teen bhed jaataa ||5|| MEANING We pray with different names, such as Rama, Guru, Allah and others, the aim is to thank the almighty for giving us such a beautiful world. Shabad Kirtan in progress in a Gurudwara 67 | MUSIC, EMOTIONS AND CREATIVITY 6_Music.indd 67 6_Music.indd 67 17-04-2025 14:53:19 17-04-2025 14:53:19 Reprint 2026-27 Urdu song This is a devotional and patriotic song in Urdu. Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua Ban Ke Tamanna Meri Zindagi shamma ki surat ho, khuda ya meri Lab pe pati pai dua ban ke tamanna meri ho mere dum se yun hi mere watan ki zeenat Jis tarah phool se hoti hai chaman ki zeenat Zindagi ho meri parwaane ki surat ya rab Ilm ki shamma se ho mujh ko muhabbat ya rab Ho mera kaam gareebon ki himaayat karna Dardmandon se, zayifon se muhabbat karna MEANING I carry a wish in my heart with words on my lips to enable life to shine brightly for everyone, like a guiding light. May my work have the power to uplift the lives of the less fortunate, just as ??owers bring beauty to nature. My duties should be able to enhance the lives of others. Let life be marked by care and compassion, and let my purpose be to offer a beacon of hope to my companions. ACTIVITY 6.1 For the devotional song that you have learnt, think about— ? What is the emotion in the song that you have sung? ? What is the language in which it is sung? ? Make a note of the important words in the song and understand their meaning. This is a great way to increase your vocabulary in a language. Note to the Teacher: Students can learn one or both songs, or choose devotional songs from their own culture or faith. 68 | KRITI 6_Music.indd 68 6_Music.indd 68 17-04-2025 14:53:21 17-04-2025 14:53:21 Reprint 2026-27 CREATIVITY AND STORYTELLING ACTIVITY 6.2: UNDERSTANDING A PAINTING THROUGH MUSIC Note to the Teacher • This painting is provided as a reference. • You can select any painting of your choice or from your region. • In the activity, use music as a way to explore the themes in the painting. • Try to see some ragamala paintings exhibited in various museums. Look at the picture on your left — ? Observe it carefully. Based on the style of this painting, can you identify the state or region it is from? ? Create two lines which will describe the plates one by one. It can be in your native language. The lines should be rhythmic and easy to sing. For example, “Dekho dekho sakhi dwar pe suj sanwar kay kaun khada”. ? Sing it in groups and observe the next plate. ? Continue creating lines according to visual images and sing the whole composition. ? You can work in groups. ? As you create and sing lines in a particular tune and rhythm, you will ??nd the exercise interesting. Document and record the entire process and you will be able to understand how words and music work together to evoke emotions. Phad painting by Prakash Joshi 69 | MUSIC, EMOTIONS AND CREATIVITY 6_Music.indd 69 6_Music.indd 69 17-04-2025 14:53:22 17-04-2025 14:53:22 Reprint 2026-27 Page 5 Music expresses various emotions (rasas). When you sing or play music, you are communicating a feeling or an emotion. In the Indian performing The Abhinaya Darpana written by Nandikeshvara says, ‘sabha kalpataru bhaati’ which means, the audience is like a tree which ful??lls your inner wishes. Though this has been written in the context of dance, it applies to all art forms. arts, emotions are referred to as rasas . This emotion is simultaneously experienced by the artists and audience. It is this emotion that connects the artists with the audience. So, always remember to sing with passion and expression. Let us continue this journey of learning various forms of music and the rasas they express. 6 MUSIC, EMOTIONS AND CREATIVITY 6_Music.indd 66 6_Music.indd 66 17-04-2025 14:53:17 17-04-2025 14:53:17 Reprint 2026-27 DEVOTIONAL MUSIC People pray in different ways. Music allows people to express the feeling of devotion. People often come together in groups and sing devotional songs, in different styles of singing, using a variety of words, tunes and rhythms. Let us understand how the words, tune and rhythm come together when we sing a devotional song. Here are some examples. Shabad — Shabads are musical prayers in the Sikh religion and are sung in the Gurudwara. Let us learn this song. koi boley raam raam koi khudaye koi sevai gosayya koi alaahey kaaran karan karan kareem, kirapaa dhaar raheem ||1|| koi naaveye teerthh koi haj jaye || koi karey poojaa koi sir navaaey ||2|| koi padey ved koi kataeb koi odey neel koi supedh ||3|| koi kahe turk koi kahey hindu koi baanchey bisth koi seer bindu ||4|| kahey naanak jin hukam pachhataa prabh saaheb kaa teen bhed jaataa ||5|| MEANING We pray with different names, such as Rama, Guru, Allah and others, the aim is to thank the almighty for giving us such a beautiful world. Shabad Kirtan in progress in a Gurudwara 67 | MUSIC, EMOTIONS AND CREATIVITY 6_Music.indd 67 6_Music.indd 67 17-04-2025 14:53:19 17-04-2025 14:53:19 Reprint 2026-27 Urdu song This is a devotional and patriotic song in Urdu. Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua Ban Ke Tamanna Meri Zindagi shamma ki surat ho, khuda ya meri Lab pe pati pai dua ban ke tamanna meri ho mere dum se yun hi mere watan ki zeenat Jis tarah phool se hoti hai chaman ki zeenat Zindagi ho meri parwaane ki surat ya rab Ilm ki shamma se ho mujh ko muhabbat ya rab Ho mera kaam gareebon ki himaayat karna Dardmandon se, zayifon se muhabbat karna MEANING I carry a wish in my heart with words on my lips to enable life to shine brightly for everyone, like a guiding light. May my work have the power to uplift the lives of the less fortunate, just as ??owers bring beauty to nature. My duties should be able to enhance the lives of others. Let life be marked by care and compassion, and let my purpose be to offer a beacon of hope to my companions. ACTIVITY 6.1 For the devotional song that you have learnt, think about— ? What is the emotion in the song that you have sung? ? What is the language in which it is sung? ? Make a note of the important words in the song and understand their meaning. This is a great way to increase your vocabulary in a language. Note to the Teacher: Students can learn one or both songs, or choose devotional songs from their own culture or faith. 68 | KRITI 6_Music.indd 68 6_Music.indd 68 17-04-2025 14:53:21 17-04-2025 14:53:21 Reprint 2026-27 CREATIVITY AND STORYTELLING ACTIVITY 6.2: UNDERSTANDING A PAINTING THROUGH MUSIC Note to the Teacher • This painting is provided as a reference. • You can select any painting of your choice or from your region. • In the activity, use music as a way to explore the themes in the painting. • Try to see some ragamala paintings exhibited in various museums. Look at the picture on your left — ? Observe it carefully. Based on the style of this painting, can you identify the state or region it is from? ? Create two lines which will describe the plates one by one. It can be in your native language. The lines should be rhythmic and easy to sing. For example, “Dekho dekho sakhi dwar pe suj sanwar kay kaun khada”. ? Sing it in groups and observe the next plate. ? Continue creating lines according to visual images and sing the whole composition. ? You can work in groups. ? As you create and sing lines in a particular tune and rhythm, you will ??nd the exercise interesting. Document and record the entire process and you will be able to understand how words and music work together to evoke emotions. Phad painting by Prakash Joshi 69 | MUSIC, EMOTIONS AND CREATIVITY 6_Music.indd 69 6_Music.indd 69 17-04-2025 14:53:22 17-04-2025 14:53:22 Reprint 2026-27 ACTIVITY 6.3: MUSICAL NARRATIVE ? Choose a topic from the history section of your Social Science textbook. Here are some choices: ? Chandragupta Maurya and Kautilya ? Prabhavati Gupta ? Chandragupta II, Vikramaditya and his nine jewels ? Prithviraj Chauhan ? Write a paragraph that describes any story related to the empire of the rulers. ? Draw a picture to illustrate the story. ? Describe the scene in a few sentences using any language you like. ? Sing the lines you have written in a tune of your choice. Wonderful! This is how musicals and musical storytelling is created. ? There are many forms of musical storytelling in India, including Powada, Kaavad Katha, Alha-Udal and others. You can research and read more about them. ? Connect this with other art forms you have been learning and share your experience. Sobha Mani playing the Nata Pung Note to the Teacher: “Art integration is a cross-curricular pedagogical approach that utilises various aspects and forms of art and culture as the basis for learning concepts across subjects. As a part of the thrust on experiential learning, art-integrated education will be embedded in classroom transactions not only for creating joyful classrooms but also for imbibing the Indian ethos through integration of Indian art and culture in the teaching and learning process at every level. This art-integrated approach will strengthen the linkages between education and culture.” [NEP 2020, 4.7] Plan this session as per the above directive. Let it be a collaboration with the History lesson, so that the students imbibe the artistic traditions prevalent in the country and link it with other curricular areas. 70 | KRITI 6_Music.indd 70 6_Music.indd 70 17-04-2025 14:53:23 17-04-2025 14:53:23 Reprint 2026-27Read More
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| $1. What is the relationship between music and emotions? |  |
Ans. Music has a profound impact on emotions, often evoking feelings such as happiness, sadness, excitement, or nostalgia. This connection arises from various elements of music, including melody, rhythm, and harmony. Different musical styles and genres can resonate with listeners on an emotional level, often reflecting their personal experiences or cultural backgrounds.
| $2. How does creativity manifest in music? | |
Ans. Creativity in music can be seen through the process of composing, performing, and improvising. Composers express their unique ideas and emotions through original compositions, while performers bring their interpretation to existing works. Additionally, improvisation allows musicians to spontaneously create music, showcasing their creativity in real-time.
| $3. Why is music considered a universal language? | |
Ans. Music is often referred to as a universal language because it transcends cultural and linguistic barriers. Regardless of one's background, people can appreciate and connect with music, as it conveys emotions and experiences that are universally understood. This ability to evoke feelings makes music a powerful form of communication.
| $4. How can music influence creativity in other fields? | |
Ans. Music can stimulate creativity in various fields such as art, writing, and even scientific innovation. Listening to music can enhance focus and motivation, allowing individuals to think more freely and generate new ideas. Moreover, the rhythmic and structural elements of music can inspire creative approaches in problem-solving and artistic expression.
| $5. What are some ways to explore music and emotions in everyday life? | |
Ans. Individuals can explore the connection between music and emotions by actively listening to different genres, attending live performances, or participating in music-making activities. Keeping a journal to reflect on how specific songs affect one's mood can also deepen understanding. Additionally, engaging in discussions about music with others can provide new perspectives and insights into its emotional impact.
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