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People's Music
People’s music, also known as folk music, consists of tunes, lyrics, and knowledge passed down orally for generations. Over time, this music has evolved, closely tied to the way people live. Our agriculture, food, ecology, seasons, and rituals are all reflected in these songs. Palligiti, Bhatiali, Jari, Sari, Gambhira, Lalon Giti, Paalagan, and the songs of Hason Raja all embody the self-expression of the people.
As the landscape changes, the music shifts too. In the hill tracts, you encounter music with the same role but expressed in the diverse languages of the ethnic communities. The instruments used for folk music are crafted from materials found in the surroundings—animal skin, bamboo, and calabash are common examples. The sounds they produce are deeply connected to the land they come from. As people migrate to cities and villages transform, these traditional tunes are slowly fading. However, folk music still finds its place in mainstream films and music albums.
Vocabulary Exercise
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Folk | a) Tools used to create music |
| Rituals | b) The physical features of a region |
| Instruments | c) A repetitive activity in cultural ceremonies |
| Landscape | d) Movement of people from one place to another |
| Migration | e) Traditional music passed through generations |
Fill in the Blanks
1. Folk music reflects the _______ of the people.
2. The _______ used for folk music are made from materials like bamboo and calabash.
3. As cities grow, traditional _______ are slowly fading.
4. The _______ of folk music have been passed down orally for generations.
5. People’s _______ from rural areas to cities affects traditional music.
Synonyms
Match the words with their closest synonyms:
1. Folk - (a) Modern (b) Traditional (c) Digital
2. Rituals - (a) Customs (b) Actions (c) Gifts
3. Instruments - (a) Objects (b) Tools (c) Decorations
4. Landscape - (a) Building (b) Terrain (c) City
5. Migration - (a) Moving (b) Settling (c) Playing
True or False
1. Folk music is only found in urban areas. (True/False)
2. Folk music reflects the culture of the people. (True/False)
3. Migration leads to the preservation of folk music. (True/False)
4. Instruments in folk music are made from common materials found in nature. (True/False)
5. Folk music is no longer present in mainstream films and music. (True/False)
Rearrange the Sentences
1. Folk / music / been / passed / has / down / orally /.
2. instruments / are / found / from / materials /in / The / surroundings / our / crafted.
3. evolves / Folk / over / and / music / changes / in / time.
4. As / migrate / tunes / people / to / are / lost / cities / the / traditional.
5. Folk / music / an / important / part / of / is / culture.
Short Questions
1. What role does folk music play in society?
2. How are folk music instruments made?
3. Why are folk songs slowly fading in villages?
4. How does migration affect traditional music?
5. What is the significance of folk music in films and albums?
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is folk music closely tied to?
(a) Technology (b) The way people live (c) Urban lifestyles
2. What materials are used to make folk music instruments?
(a) Metal and plastic (b) Bamboo, calabash, and animal skin (c) Paper and glass
3. Where can folk music be found?
(a) Only in rural areas (b) Only in films (c) In both rural and urban areas
4. Why are traditional tunes fading?
(a) Due to modernization (b) Because of a lack of interest (c) Because they are too complicated
5. What do the instruments used in folk music reflect?
(a) The urban culture (b) The surroundings where people live (c) The modern world
Identify the Part of Speech
1. "People’s music consists of tunes and lyrics." (Noun/Verb/Adjective)
2. "The instruments are crafted from materials found in nature." (Noun/Verb/Adjective)
3. "Folk music reflects the culture of the people." (Noun/Verb/Adjective)
4. "People’s migration affects the landscape of their music." (Noun/Verb/Adjective)
5. "The traditional tunes are slowly fading away." (Noun/Verb/Adjective)
Suffix and Prefix Exercise
Suffix Exercise:
Choose the correct suffix to complete the word:
- 1. Folk music is an essential part of our cultur _______ (a) -ness (b) -ality (c) -ity
- 2. The instruments are beautifully design _______ (a) -ed (b) -ing (c) -edness
- 3. The landscape is beaut _______ (a) -ful (b) -ly (c) -ive
- 4. As people migrate, the traditional music is modern _______ (a) -ized (b) -ation (c) -ify
- 5. The change in lifestyle is signifi _______ (a) -ment (b) -ly (c) -cant
Prefix Exercise:
Choose the correct prefix to complete the word:
- 1. The music is ____ structured (a) un- (b) re- (c) dis-
- 2. Folk music is ____ connected (a) inter- (b) trans- (c) under-
- 3. People’s migration is becoming ____ controllable (a) un- (b) over- (c) sub-
- 4. The traditional tunes are ____ respected (a) non- (b) dis- (c) mis-
- 5. Folk music is deeply ____ valued (a) over- (b) under- (c) mis-
Answers
Vocabulary: 1-e, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b, 5-d
Fill in the Blanks: 1. lifestyle, 2. instruments, 3. traditions, 4. knowledge, 5. migration
Synonyms: 1-b, 2-a, 3-b, 4-b, 5-a
True or False: 1. False, 2. True, 3. False, 4. True, 5. False
Rearrange:
1. Folk music has been passed down orally.
2. The instruments are crafted from materials found in our surroundings.
3. Folk music evolves and changes over time.
4. As people migrate to cities, traditional tunes are lost.
5. Folk music is an important part of culture.
Short Questions:
1. Folk music expresses the culture, rituals, and lifestyle of people.
2. They are made from materials like bamboo, calabash, and animal skin.
3. Because of urbanization and modern influences.
4. Migration leads to the disappearance of traditional tunes.
5. Folk music is still used in mainstream films and albums.
Multiple Choice Questions: 1-b, 2-b, 3-c, 4-a, 5-b
Parts of Speech: 1-Noun, 2-Verb, 3-Noun, 4-Noun, 5-Adverb
Suffix Exercise: 1-b, 2-a, 3-a, 4-a, 5-c
Prefix Exercise: 1-a, 2-a, 3-a, 4-b, 5-b
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