The NCERT Notes for Class 8 Arts (Kriti) Chapter 9 My World of Music help students revise the 2026-27 chapter through traditional music, popular culture, campaign songs and music careers.

  • Resource focus: quick revision notes for My World of Music in Class 8 Arts Kriti.
  • Chapter link: follows the NCERT Reprint 2026-27 chapter on music in society and careers.
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NCERT Notes Class 8 Arts Kriti Chapter 9 My World of Music

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Class 8 Arts Kriti Chapter 9 Notes Overview

Class 8 Arts Kriti Chapter 9 My World of Music asks students to notice music around them. Music appears in folk songs, film adaptations, advertisements, sporting events, movie themes, environmental campaigns and professional work.

  • The chapter begins with traditional songs that have become popular through films.
  • It explains jingles, sports theme songs and character themes in movies.
  • It ends with music careers such as sound engineer, music producer, event manager, music therapist and music educator.

NCERT explains that traditional folk and devotional songs can enter popular culture. When a song is adapted for a film or pop version, it reaches new students while still carrying older cultural roots.

Music context map for Class 8 My World of Music notes

NCERT ExampleContextRevision Point
Nimbooda NimboodaTraditional Rajasthani folk songPerformed by Langa and Manganiar musicians
Rind posh maalKashmiri songDescribes a beautiful lake, forests, flowers, mountains and natural beauty

Applications of Music

Music has practical uses in public life. Advertisements use jingles so people remember brands. Sporting events use anthems and theme songs to create energy and community. Films use background scores and character themes to shape mood.

  • Jingle: a short catchy song written for a product or brand.
  • Theme song: a tune linked with an event, campaign or film character.
  • Song for change: a song or anthem written for a public issue such as Clean Ganga or Swachh Bharat.

My World of Music Chapter Video

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Music and Campaign Songs

The chapter links music with climate change and public awareness. It mentions the Clean Ganga movement and asks students to listen to the Namami Gange theme song. Activity 9.3 asks groups to write an anthem for a national campaign.

StepWhat Students Do
Choose issueSelect a national issue or campaign such as clean rivers or Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.
Write messageList key points and create a chorus or hook line.
Make songWrite two verses, set them to tune and refine the song.
PresentShare the anthem with classmates or in assembly.

Careers in Music

My World of Music also shows that music can become a career in many ways. Students can work with sound, recordings, live events, therapy or teaching, even if they are not full-time singers or instrumentalists.

Music career map for Class 8 Arts Kriti notes

CareerWhat the Chapter Says
Sound engineerRecords, mixes and reproduces sound using microphones, speakers and mixing consoles.
Music producerHelps artists record songs, albums or projects and supports the final product.
Event managerOrganises concerts by handling artists, promotion, tickets, sponsorships, venue, sound and lights.
Music therapistUses music to support pain relief, stress management, mental health and rehabilitation.
Music educatorTeaches music in schools, universities, conservatories, choirs, individual lessons or online classes.

Behind the Scenes and Event Promotion Activities

Activities 9.5 and 9.6 extend the career section. Students speak with a grown up who works in music, observe what their work day is like, and reflect on whether they would like a career in music.

ActivityWhat Students Do
Activity 9.5 Behind the ScenesInterview a music professional, learn about a typical day, share findings and reflect on a career in music.
Activity 9.6 Event PromotionVolunteer with a local musician or presenter, plan promotion, help with event tasks and submit a class report.

Class 8 Arts Kriti Chapter 9 Related Resources

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NCERT Book PDFDownload Chapter 9 NCERT Book PDF
NCERT SolutionsOpen Chapter 9 NCERT Solutions
Handwritten NotesDownload Chapter 9 Handwritten Notes

Class 8 Arts Kriti Notes for All Chapters

ChapterNotes Link
Chapter 4 Applause and AdviceDownload Chapter 4 Notes
Chapter 5 Discovering the Elements of MusicDownload Chapter 5 Notes
Chapter 6 Musical InstrumentsDownload Chapter 6 Notes
Chapter 7 Indian Classical MusicDownload Chapter 7 Notes
Chapter 8 Inspiration and ImaginationDownload Chapter 8 Notes

My World of Music Class 8 Arts Kriti Notes FAQs

Ques. What is covered in Class 8 Arts Kriti Chapter 9 notes?

Ans. The notes cover traditional music in popular culture, jingles, theme songs, music for campaigns and careers such as sound engineer, producer, therapist and educator.

Ques. What are the two traditional songs mentioned in this chapter?

Ans. The chapter mentions Nimbooda Nimbooda from Rajasthan and Rind posh maal from Kashmir as examples of traditional songs connected with popular culture.

Ques. Is this notes PDF based on the 2026-27 NCERT book?

Ans. Yes. The PDF follows the NCERT Class 8 Arts Kriti Reprint 2026-27 chapter My World of Music.