NCERT Class 5 Arts Bansuri: Chapter 11 — Music Around Me
This chapter, "Music Around Me," from the NCERT Class 5 Arts Bansuri textbook, encourages students to explore the presence of music and sound in their daily lives. Through activities like creating a "Music Around Me Chart," students identify places and times they encounter different sounds and music, noting how these affect their feelings. The chapter also introduces key musical terms such as Pitch, Melody, Rhythm, Tempo, Harmony, Timbre, and Dynamics. Students are prompted to use these terms to describe sounds and music, and if possible, record and analyze sounds from their surroundings. This chapter aims to deepen students' awareness and appreciation of music's role in everyday experiences and enhance their ability to articulate musical qualities.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 5 |
| Subject | Arts |
| Book | Bansuri |
| Chapter | Chapter 11 — Music Around Me |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 293 |
Learning outcomes
- Identify music and sounds in everyday surroundings.
- Create a chart documenting personal encounters with music and sound.
- Understand and use basic musical terms to describe sounds.
- Recognize the emotional impact of different sounds and music.
- Appreciate the diverse presence of music in daily life.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pitch | Refers to whether the sound is high or low. |
| Melody | The tune created by a pattern of notes. |
| Rhythm | The beat and the pattern of sounds and silence in a song. |
| Tempo | The speed of a piece of music— fast or slow or beats per minute. |
| Harmony | The sound created when two or more notes are played at the same time. |
| Timbre | The quality of a particular sound and what makes one voice or instrument sound different from another. |
| Dynamics | Refers to the volume and whether something is getting louder or softer. |
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Practice questions
- What is the purpose of the 'Music Around Me Chart' activity? Answer: To identify and document places and times where one encounters music and different sounds in daily life.
- Define 'Melody' in your own words. Answer: Melody is the sequence of notes that creates a tune.
- What does 'Tempo' refer to in music? Answer: Tempo refers to the speed of the music, whether it is fast or slow.
- How does 'Dynamics' describe music? Answer: Dynamics describes the volume of the music, indicating if it is getting louder or softer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main goal of NCERT Class 5 Arts Chapter 11?
The chapter aims to help students recognize and appreciate the music and sounds present in their everyday lives and learn to describe them using musical terms.
What are some musical terms introduced in this chapter?
The chapter introduces terms like Pitch, Melody, Rhythm, Tempo, Harmony, Timbre, and Dynamics.
What activity helps students identify music around them?
Activity 11.1a, the 'Music Around Me Chart', helps students mark places and times they encounter music and sounds.
How can students use the musical terms learned?
Students can use these terms to better describe the qualities of sounds and music they encounter or record.
What is 'Timbre'?
Timbre is the quality of a sound that distinguishes one voice or instrument from another.
What does 'Dynamics' relate to in music?
Dynamics relates to the volume of the music, whether it is loud or soft, and changes in volume.
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NCERT Class 5 Arts — Bansuri — Chapter 11 — Music Around Me. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.