Chapter 14 of Class 5 Arts Bansuri (concluding the Music section), Ideas and Inspiration, opens with the famous Sanskrit subhashita ‘Shishurvetti pashurvetti, vetti gaana rasam phanihi’ (a child, an animal, and even a serpent respond to the beauty of music) and explores how music shapes emotions, inspires creativity, and connects listeners to great musicians.
What Class 5 Art Chapter 14 Covers
Universal Response to Music (Activity 14.1) — Explores the Sanskrit saying ‘Shishurvetti pashurvetti, vetti gaana rasam phanihi’ by listening with closed eyes and noticing how the body naturally sways, taps, or smiles in response to melody and rhythm.
Choosing Music for Different Occasions & Moods (Activity 14.2) — Matches musical styles — lullabies, patriotic songs, harvest dances, bhajans, classical ragas, and marching tunes — with different times, feelings, and gatherings.
Analysing a Piece of Music (Activity 14.3) — Guides students to listen critically and identify a song’s language, instruments used, tempo, vocal style, lyrics/theme, and emotional effect.
A Musician Who Inspires Me (Activity 14.4) — Researches and presents a biography of an inspiring local, folk, or classical Indian musician or composer.
Exercises in Chapter 14
- Activities 14.1 to 14.3 — Mindful Listening & Song Analysis: Participate in the eyes-closed movement response activity, select songs for different moods, and fill out the structured Music Analysis worksheet.
- Activity 14.4 — Profile of an Inspiring Musician: Interview or research a musician who inspires you — noting their instrument/voice, training, famous performances, and what you learnt from their dedication.
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FAQ
What does the Sanskrit verse ‘Shishurvetti pashurvetti, vetti gaana rasam phanihi’ mean?
It means ‘An infant, an animal, and even a serpent can feel and appreciate the essence (rasa) of music,’ highlighting that music is a universal language felt by all living beings.
What aspects do students examine in Activity 14.3 ‘Analysing Music’?
Students identify the song’s theme, language, tempo (fast/slow), pitch patterns, accompanying instruments, and the emotion or imagery it creates.