Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 HRE Strand 4 (Cultural Practices) Notes. The MS Word version (editable) is also available upon your request.

  It covers the following topics:

  • Sub-Strand 4.1: Vocal Music
    • Forms of Vocal Music: Categorizes music into four genres:
      • Sacred Songs (Devotional): Bhajans, Kirtans, Shabad Kirtan, Stavan, and Mantras used for worship and meditation.
      • Folk Songs: "Songs of the soil" marking seasons (Basant, Malhar), life cycles (birth, wedding, death), and festivals (Holi, Lohri).
      • Secular & Patriotic Songs: Songs that foster national unity (e.g., National Anthems) and civic pride.
      • Classical Music - Light (Sugam Sangeet): Semi-classical forms like Thumri, Dadra, and Ghazal that bridge high art and popular music.
    • Spiritual Significance: Explains concepts like "Naad Brahma" (Sound is God), emotional release through singing, and social cohesion in congregational chanting.
  • Sub-Strand 4.2: Instrumental Music
    • Percussion Instruments (The Rhythm): Describes the Tabla (classical set of two drums) and Dhol (loud festive drum for Bhangra).
    • Wind Instruments (The Breath): Covers the Harmonium (standard support for singers) and Flute (Bansuri), symbolizing the hollow body free of ego.
    • String Instruments (The Resonance): Details the Sitaar, Sarod, Taanpura (drone instrument representing constant truth/Om), Violin, and Saarangi (closest to the human voice).
    • Role in Worship: Discusses how instruments help focus the mind and how vibrations (e.g., Conch shell) purify the atmosphere.
  • Sub-Strand 4.3: Dances (Folk and Classical)
    • Classical Dances (The High Art):
      • Kathak (North India): Focuses on storytelling, rhythmic footwork (Tatkar), spins (Chakkars), and expression (Abhinaya).
      • Bharat Natyam (South India): Characterized by the Aramandi posture (diamond shape), Mudras (hand gestures), and geometric movements.
    • Indian Folk Dances: Covers Garba & Dandiya (Gujarat/Navratri celebration), Bhangra & Gidda (Punjab/Harvest celebration), and Naga Dance (Warrior tradition).
    • Kenyan Folk Dances: Explicitly integrates Kenyan traditions like Isukuti (Luhya community) and Dudu Dance to foster cross-cultural appreciation.
    • Spiritual Value: Describes dance as "Natya Yoga" (path to Divine through movement), promoting physical balance, exercise, and the preservation of mythology.
• File Size:

  277.65 KB
• Length:

  18 pages
• Category:

  Lesson Notes
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  HRE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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