Chapter 9: My World of Music
Original notes — ready CBSE (NCERT, English Medium) • Class 8 • Arts • Book: Kriti
Chapter 9: My World of Music — EG's own notes, in simple words
Book: Kriti (CBSE, Class 8) | Chapter 9 | Section: Music | Medium: English
Diagram (labels are printed on the image): My world of music: the songs and sounds around us. A general picture about personal musical life; it is not a scene from the book.
Music at home: singing together as a family.
What the chapter is about
Each of us lives in a world of music. There are songs we hear at home, music at festivals, tunes on the radio, and songs our friends love. These sounds become part of our memories — a song can bring back a celebration, a journey or a person we miss.
Our musical world also includes what we choose. We may love singing, playing an instrument, listening quietly, or dancing. There is no single correct taste: different people love different music, and that variety makes sharing interesting.
Reflecting on our own musical world helps us understand ourselves. When we notice which songs calm us, cheer us or make us think, we learn about our feelings. We can also respect others' choices and discover new music through their favourites.
What you should learn
Everyone has a personal world of music — home songs, festival tunes, favourites and choices — and reflecting on it builds self-knowledge and respect for others' tastes.
Key Terms
- Musical taste — A person's own preferences in music — what they enjoy hearing or playing.
- Repertoire — The collection of songs or pieces a person or group knows.
- Listening — Paying careful attention to music, not just hearing it in the background.
- Tradition — Music and customs passed down in a family or community.
- Reflection — Thinking about one's own experiences, feelings and choices.
Remember
- Your musical world includes home, festivals, friends and favourites.
- There is no single correct musical taste.
- Songs carry memories and feelings.
- Respecting others' choices opens new music to you.
Exam Tip / Common Mistake
Common mistake: saying someone's favourite music is 'wrong'. Taste is personal — discuss what you notice and feel instead of judging.
Chart / Table: Parts of my world of music
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| At home | Family songs, lullabies, prayers |
| Festivals | Celebration songs and dances |
| Friends | Songs friends share and enjoy |
| My choice | What I sing, play or listen to alone |
Practice set — try it yourself
- List three songs in your world of music and where you hear them.
Hint: Think home, school and festivals. - Which song cheers you up, and which calms you? Why?
Hint: Think about tempo and feeling. - How is your family's music different from your friends' music?
Hint: Compare without judging. - What new music would you like to explore this year?
Hint: Pick a style you have not tried. - Why is it good that people like different music?
Hint: Think about variety and sharing.
Questions with Answers
- What is meant by 'my world of music'?
It means all the music around a person — songs at home, festival music, friends' favourites, and one's own choices in singing, playing or listening. Together they form a personal musical life. - Why do songs bring back memories?
Because we often hear songs during special moments — celebrations, journeys or time with family. Later, hearing the song recalls the feelings and events linked to it. - Is there a correct musical taste?
No. People enjoy different music for different reasons, and all honest preferences deserve respect. Sharing tastes can introduce us to music we might otherwise never hear. - How does reflecting on music help us?
It helps us notice our feelings and choices — which songs calm, cheer or move us — and understand ourselves better. It also builds respect for others' musical worlds. - How can we widen our world of music?
By listening to friends' and family's favourites with an open mind, trying a new instrument or style, and attending performances or festivals we have not experienced before.
How to use this page: Read the summary, say the Key Terms in your own words, then try the practice set without looking. Use the Questions with Answers to check yourself afterwards. Ask your teacher or parent to check your answers.