NCERT Class 6 Arts Kriti-I: Chapter 10 — Songwriting
This chapter, "Songwriting," from NCERT Class 6 Arts Kriti-I, introduces students to the art of creating songs. It uses the familiar melody of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" as a starting point, highlighting its similarity to other popular tunes like "Baa Baa Black Sheep" and the alphabet song. The chapter encourages students to write their own lyrics for existing melodies, emphasizing descriptive writing to paint vivid pictures for the listener. It also delves into the importance of rhyming in songs and poems for clarity and emphasis. Key concepts include using all senses in descriptive writing, imagination, constructive feedback, and learning from others' writing. The chapter aims to build students' unique style for expressing thoughts and ideas through lyric writing, making it a valuable resource for CBSE arts education.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 6 |
| Subject | Arts |
| Book | Kriti-I |
| Chapter | Chapter 10 — Songwriting |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 3 minutes |
| Word count | 446 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concept of songwriting and lyric writing.
- Practice descriptive writing using sensory details and imagination.
- Recognize the importance of rhyming in songs and poems.
- Develop a personal style for expressing thoughts and ideas through lyrics.
- Learn to provide and receive constructive feedback on creative writing.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Melody | A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune. |
| Lyrics | The words of a song. |
| Descriptive writing | Writing that describes an object, place, experience, or thing in detail to create a clear picture in the reader's mind. |
| Rhyming | Correspondence of sound between words or the endings of words, especially when these are used at the ends of lines of poetry or song. |
| Imagination | The faculty or action of forming new ideas, or images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses. |
| Feedback | Information about reactions to a product, a person's performance of a task, etc., used as a basis for improvement. |
| Nottuswaram | A term used in Carnatic music for a set of compositions created from a combination of Western melodies and Indian musical elements. |
| Solar System | The collection of eight planets and their moons in orbit round the sun, together with smaller bodies such as asteroids, meteoroids, and comets. |
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Practice questions
- What is the main idea of descriptive writing? Answer: To describe an object, place, experience, or thing in detail to create a clear picture in the reader's mind.
- Why is rhyming important in songs and poems? Answer: Rhymes help our ears understand where the line changes and highlight the idea the song is trying to convey.
- Name two songs that share a similar melody to 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star'. Answer: 'Baa Baa Black Sheep' and the alphabet song.
- What does the chapter suggest about providing feedback? Answer: It suggests being constructive and positive while leaving competition aside.
Practice MCQs
Q1. Which familiar melody is used as an example in the chapter?
Explanation: The chapter explicitly uses 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star' as a primary example for songwriting.
Q2. What is a key element of descriptive writing mentioned in the chapter?
Explanation: The chapter emphasizes using all senses (sight, smell, feel, etc.) to describe something in detail.
Q3. According to the chapter, what do rhymes help listeners understand?
Explanation: Rhymes help listeners identify the transitions between lines and emphasize the song's message.
Q4. What does the chapter suggest about the nature of writing?
Explanation: The chapter suggests thinking of writing as collaboration, not competition, and being open to feedback.
Q5. The term 'Nottuswaram' is related to:
Explanation: Nottuswaram refers to compositions created by combining Western melodies with Indian musical elements.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main goal of this chapter on Songwriting?
The chapter aims to help students build their own unique style to express thoughts and ideas through lyric writing.
What is descriptive writing according to the chapter?
Descriptive writing means describing an object, place, experience, or thing in detail to create a clear picture in the mind of the reader.
How can students improve their writing skills?
By sharing their writing to get better at it and being open to constructive feedback from others.
What is the significance of rhyming in songs?
Rhymes help listeners understand where lines change and highlight the ideas the song is trying to convey.
What is a 'Nottuswaram'?
Nottuswaram is a term for compositions created by combining Western melodies with Indian musical elements, often by composers like Muthuswami Dikshitar.
Which familiar song melody is used as an example for writing new lyrics?
'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star' is used as an example, and its melody is noted to be similar to 'Baa Baa Black Sheep' and the alphabet song.
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NCERT Class 6 Arts — Kriti-I — Chapter 10 — Songwriting. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.