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Unit

Singing and Playing Instrument

Singing and Playing Instrument

The art of presenting one's feelings through words, melody, and
rhythmis called singing. Similarly, the art of playing various musical
instruments in tune and rhythm is called playing.A person who has
the art of singing is called a singer, whilea person who has the art of
playing an instrument is called a musician.It is possible to sing with
simply one's voice or with the accompaniment of various musical
instruments. One can sing or play solo or in a group.

Generally, the art of singing involves using melody and rhyth1n
to express the emotions of a song in a sweet tone. This is called
singing, while the art of playing instruments in tune with the melody
and rhythm is called playing.In this unit, we will learn about the
importance of music in human life, the definitions of musical terms,
practice singing class/grade songsandvarious local songs, and learn
about and practice playing various musical instruments.

12.1 llnportance of Music in Human Life

Music has been an integral part of human life for centuries.Humans
often express their experiences and feelings of joy, sorrow, laughter,
happiness, meeting, separation, love and tragedy through various art
forms. Five arts, namely music, poetry, literature, painting, sculpture
and architecture, have been placed in the category of fine arts.Ainong
them, the art of music is such a fine art in which we can easily express
our emotions through the medium of tone, rhythm, and dance.When
the three art forms of singing, playing, and dancing are performed
together, music achieves perfection.Music has been used in all rituals
from birth to death. No celebration in human life is con1plete without
nlusic. It is not limited to any one language, religion, gender, region
or political geography. The scope of music is global.

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