Kriti Class 8 Chapter 9, My World of Music, explores how traditional folk songs enter popular culture, how to compose advertising jingles and songs for climate action, and careers in the music industry.
What Kriti Class 8 Chapter 9 Covers
Traditional music in popular culture: folk and devotional songs reach new audiences through films and pop. The chapter’s examples are ‘Nimbooda Nimbooda’, a Rajasthani folk song of the Langa and Manganiar musicians, and ‘Rind Posh Maal’ from Kashmir.
Music around us: jingles help people remember products, and anthems give big events such as Khelo India and the Olympics their identity. Activity 9.2 asks you to write a jingle for a product you use every day.
Music for change: songs can spread awareness about climate change. Activity 9.3 has groups write an anthem for a campaign such as Swachh Bharat, Clean Ganga or Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.
Careers in music: sound engineer, music producer, event manager, music therapist and music educator, each described with its everyday work. The activities include shadowing someone who works in music and volunteering at a local concert.
Exercises in Chapter 9
- Circle Time discussion prompts and Assessment rubrics at the end of the chapter.
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FAQ
What is a jingle?
A short, catchy song written for an advertisement so people remember a brand or product.
Which careers in music does Kriti Class 8 Chapter 9 describe?
Sound engineer, music producer, event manager, music therapist and music educator.