Chapter 11 of Class 5 Arts Bansuri (Music), Music Around Me, invites students to listen closely to the soundscape of their daily lives from morning to night, learn core musical terminology (pitch, melody, rhythm, tempo, volume/dynamics), and sing a melodious Pahari folk song from Himachal Pradesh.
What Class 5 Art Chapter 11 Covers
Music Around Me Chart (Activities 11.1a & 11.1b) — Logs every sound and musical piece encountered throughout the day — from the 7:00 AM alarm and morning radio prayers to school bells, bird calls, and evening songs — along with the emotion each evokes.
Recording & Analysing Everyday Sounds (Activity 11.2) — Observes environmental sounds (raindrops, train wheels, rustling leaves, street vendors) and identifies their musical qualities.
Key Musical Terminology — Pitch, Melody, Tempo & Volume — Defines Pitch (how high or low a sound is), Melody (a sequence of notes that forms a tune), Tempo (the speed of music — slow, moderate, or fast), and Volume (loudness or softness).
Pahari Folk Song from Himachal Pradesh — Introduces a traditional Pahari folk song celebrating mountain nature, rivers, and affection.
Exercises in Chapter 11
- Activities 11.1a, 11.1b & 11.2 — Daily Sound Chart & Listening Log: Create your ‘Music Around Me’ daily chart, compare it with a partner’s chart, and describe five sounds around you using pitch, tempo, and volume.
- Pahari Folk Song Practice & Self-Assessment: Learn and perform the Pahari folk song in group and solo settings, noting its mood, pitch range, and tempo.
Read Class 5 Art Chapter 11 Online
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- Previous: Chapter 10: Sing and Play
- Next: Chapter 12: Sounds and Instruments
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FAQ
What is the difference between ‘pitch’, ‘tempo’, and ‘volume’ in music?
Pitch refers to whether a note sounds high or low (shrill vs deep); tempo refers to the speed of the beat (fast or slow); and volume refers to how loud or soft the sound is.
Which regional folk song is featured in Chapter 11 of Class 5 Bansuri?
Chapter 11 features a traditional Pahari folk song from Himachal Pradesh centred on nature.