Chapter 6
OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM
Activity 1 - Let’s Sing the National Anthem
Lyrics
Jana Gana Mana Adhinayaka Jaya He,
Bharata Bhagya Vidhata.
Punjab Sindh Gujarat Maratha,
Dravida Utkala Banga
Vindhya Himachala Yamuna Ganga,
Uchchala Jaladhi Taranga.
Tava Shubha Naame Jaage,
Tava Shubha Ashish Mage,
Gahe Tava Jaya Gaatha,
Jana Gana Mangala Dayaka Jaya He,
Bharata Bhagya Vidhata.
Jaya He, Jaya He, Jaya He,
Jaya Jaya Jaya, Jaya He!
Composer: Rabindranath Tagore
Language: Bangla
How do you feel
while singing the
National Anthem?
Listen to and sing
your school song
or prayer.
What are some
other types of
music that you
are familiar with?
Every country has a
National Anthem. This
is the official song of the
country and is played at
important events.
Whenever the National
Anthem is played, we must
always stand up as a mark
of respect for the country..
Activity 2 - Sounds and Music
There are sounds all around us:the sound of rain, the chirping of birds, the moving of trains, the moo of a cow, the rustling of leaves, the sounds of bells or prayers from different places of worship, or the different types of drums such as dumroo, pakhavaj, dhol, and manjeera.Did you notice how each of these sounds is unique?Can you think of the different sounds that you hear in your surroundings and write them below?
Some sounds can
become music. It is
important to know
what makes music —
melody and rhythm
that is pleasant
to your ears and
enjoyable.