Understanding Arts and Arts Education (Theory) Block : Art Education

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Performing Art Practical
Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)
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What is heard is not a sustained sound and therefore it is not possible for
them as single instruments to produce a melody.
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The sound produced is of a short time span and that is why these are suited
for rhythmic accompaniment.
Some instruments are
Gong _ _______ Sikkim
Kamsale…………Karnataka
Bhortal………....Assam
Leizium…………Maharashtra
Ghattam………Kashmir
Check Your Progress- 1
1. Name our five senses.
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2. When we close our eyes, our power of listening ….(increases/decreases)
3. What is the most important component of performing art?
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4. List the sounds you listen to in your immediate environment?
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5. Music begins with sargam………………… (true/false)
6. Music is divided in……., ……. categories- vocal and Instrument
7. Any kind of sound is music, do you agree.
(yes/no)
8. The categories of musical instruments are——————

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3.3.2. DANCE
Dance is the expression of body, mind and soul. The co-ordination of body parts
with face expression along with Music can be termed dance. India is a country of
diverse culture and there are dances in every region which are inherited. The
important aspects in dance are body movement, facial expression, music, musical
instruments, literature, space management, group and solo co-ordination, makeup
, costumes etc. Costumes and ornaments of dances are inspired by the atmospheric
condition of any area. Regional dance form is performed in groups on religious
occasions, marriages, any cultural event, Republic day parade, local festival of a