Chapter 6: OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM

3rd StandardArts

OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM - Chapter Summary

# Our National Anthem and Music Around Us

## Overview
This chapter introduces students to India’s National Anthem and the presence of music and sound in our daily life. Through singing activities, listening exercises, and discussions, learners explore the concept of music, its sources, and the emotions it creates. The chapter also encourages recognition of musical elements like melody and rhythm.

## Key Topics Covered

### 1. Let’s Sing the National Anthem

- **Lyrics**: “Jana Gana Mana” composed by Rabindranath Tagore in Bangla.
- **Meaning**: The anthem is a tribute to the diversity and unity of India, listing important regions and rivers.
- **Etiquette**: Students are taught to stand with respect whenever the anthem is played.
- **Discussion**: Encouraged to share how they feel when they sing the National Anthem.
- **Extension**: Singing the school song or prayer; comparing it with the anthem.

### 2. Sounds and Music

- **Recognizing Sounds**:
- Examples include rain, birds, trains, cows, rustling leaves, temple bells, and musical drums.
- Instruments mentioned: Dumroo, Pakhavaj, Dhol, Manjeera.
- **Activity**: Students list sounds they hear around them.
- **What Makes Music?**
- Music is made of **melody** (tune) and **rhythm** (beat).
- Not all sounds are music; music is pleasant and structured.
- **Objective**: To differentiate between random sounds and structured musical compositions.

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## New Terms and Simple Definitions

| Term | Definition |
|------------|------------|
| National Anthem | A song officially chosen to represent a country. |
| Composer | A person who writes music. |
| Rhythm | A repeated pattern of beats in music. |
| Melody | A series of musical notes that sound pleasant together. |
| Dumroo | A small hourglass-shaped drum. |
| Pakhavaj | A traditional Indian drum played with hands. |
| Dhol | A large double-sided drum. |
| Manjeera | Small metal cymbals used in Indian music. |
| Sound | Anything you can hear. |
| Music | Sounds that are arranged in a way that is pleasant or meaningful. |

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## Practice Questions

### Easy (3)

1. **Who composed India’s National Anthem?**
- *Answer:* Rabindranath Tagore
- *Explanation:* He was a famous poet and musician from Bengal.

2. **Name any two sounds you hear in your surroundings.**
- *Answer:* Birds chirping, bells ringing
- *Explanation:* These are examples of daily sounds we encounter.

3. **What do you do when the National Anthem is played?**
- *Answer:* Stand up as a mark of respect.
- *Explanation:* It shows respect for the country.

### Medium (2)

4. **Write two instruments mentioned in the chapter.**
- *Answer:* Dumroo, Dhol
- *Explanation:* These are traditional Indian drums.

5. **What is the difference between sound and music?**
- *Answer:* Music is organized sound that is pleasant.
- *Explanation:* Music has rhythm and melody while sounds may not.

### Difficult (3)

6. **List the regions and rivers mentioned in the National Anthem.**
- *Answer:* Punjab, Sindh, Gujarat, Maratha, Dravida, Utkala, Banga, Vindhya, Himachala, Yamuna, Ganga
- *Explanation:* These names reflect India’s unity in diversity.

7. **What is rhythm in music?**
- *Answer:* A pattern of beats that repeats.
- *Explanation:* Rhythm makes music lively and helps us dance to it.

8. **How are temple bells and manjeera similar?**
- *Answer:* Both produce metallic ringing sounds.
- *Explanation:* They are used in prayers and music.

### Very Difficult (2)

9. **Explain how melody and rhythm work together to form music.**
- *Answer:* Melody gives the tune, rhythm gives the beat; together they make music pleasant.
- *Explanation:* Without either, music would feel incomplete.

10. **Describe how listening to music from different regions helps us understand culture.**
- *Answer:* Music includes local languages, instruments, and emotions.
- *Explanation:* It reflects traditions and values of different communities.

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Our National Anthem and Music Around Us

Overview

This chapter introduces students to India’s National Anthem and the presence of music and sound in our daily life. Through singing activities, listening exercises, and discussions, learners explore the concept of music, its sources, and the emotions it creates. The chapter also encourages recognition of musical elements like melody and rhythm.

Key Topics Covered

1. Let’s Sing the National Anthem

  • Lyrics: “Jana Gana Mana” composed by Rabindranath Tagore in Bangla.
  • Meaning: The anthem is a tribute to the diversity and unity of India, listing important regions and rivers.
  • Etiquette: Students are taught to stand with respect whenever the anthem is played.
  • Discussion: Encouraged to share how they feel when they sing the National Anthem.
  • Extension: Singing the school song or prayer; comparing it with the anthem.

2. Sounds and Music

  • Recognizing Sounds:
    • Examples include rain, birds, trains, cows, rustling leaves, temple bells, and musical drums.
    • Instruments mentioned: Dumroo, Pakhavaj, Dhol, Manjeera.
  • Activity: Students list sounds they hear around them.
  • What Makes Music?
    • Music is made of melody (tune) and rhythm (beat).
    • Not all sounds are music; music is pleasant and structured.
  • Objective: To differentiate between random sounds and structured musical compositions.

New Terms and Simple Definitions

TermDefinition
National AnthemA song officially chosen to represent a country.
ComposerA person who writes music.
RhythmA repeated pattern of beats in music.
MelodyA series of musical notes that sound pleasant together.
DumrooA small hourglass-shaped drum.
PakhavajA traditional Indian drum played with hands.
DholA large double-sided drum.
ManjeeraSmall metal cymbals used in Indian music.
SoundAnything you can hear.
MusicSounds that are arranged in a way that is pleasant or meaningful.

Practice Questions

Easy (3)

  1. Who composed India’s National Anthem?

    • Answer: Rabindranath Tagore
    • Explanation: He was a famous poet and musician from Bengal.
  2. Name any two sounds you hear in your surroundings.

    • Answer: Birds chirping, bells ringing
    • Explanation: These are examples of daily sounds we encounter.
  3. What do you do when the National Anthem is played?

    • Answer: Stand up as a mark of respect.
    • Explanation: It shows respect for the country.

Medium (2)

  1. Write two instruments mentioned in the chapter.

    • Answer: Dumroo, Dhol
    • Explanation: These are traditional Indian drums.
  2. What is the difference between sound and music?

    • Answer: Music is organized sound that is pleasant.
    • Explanation: Music has rhythm and melody while sounds may not.

Difficult (3)

  1. List the regions and rivers mentioned in the National Anthem.

    • Answer: Punjab, Sindh, Gujarat, Maratha, Dravida, Utkala, Banga, Vindhya, Himachala, Yamuna, Ganga
    • Explanation: These names reflect India’s unity in diversity.
  2. What is rhythm in music?

    • Answer: A pattern of beats that repeats.
    • Explanation: Rhythm makes music lively and helps us dance to it.
  3. How are temple bells and manjeera similar?

    • Answer: Both produce metallic ringing sounds.
    • Explanation: They are used in prayers and music.

Very Difficult (2)

  1. Explain how melody and rhythm work together to form music.

    • Answer: Melody gives the tune, rhythm gives the beat; together they make music pleasant.
    • Explanation: Without either, music would feel incomplete.
  2. Describe how listening to music from different regions helps us understand culture.

  • Answer: Music includes local languages, instruments, and emotions.
  • Explanation: It reflects traditions and values of different communities.