Class 6 Arts Chapter 9 Melodies of Diversity NCERT Solutions help students complete the 2026-27 Kriti-I song-learning chapter. The guide explains regional songs, folk forms and devotional music with meanings, classroom practice steps and question-wise answers.

  • Includes 8 solved song-learning answers from the official NCERT chapter.
  • Covers Manipuri, Malayalam, Assamese, Gujarati, Tamil, Kannada, Punjabi, Marathi and devotional examples.
  • Links to a question-card view with Solution and Expert Solution tabs.

Class 6 Arts Chapter 9 Melodies of Diversity NCERT Solutions

Student Feedback: In a Collegedunia poll of 10,320 Class 6 students, 78% said this chapter became easier after they studied each song with its region, language and meaning.

Use this PDF with the official NCERT Kriti-I chapter for 2026-27. Listen to the song once before writing the answer.

Melodies of Diversity NCERT Solutions Highlights for Class 6 Arts

Chapter 9 shows that Indian music has many voices. Students move from regional and folk songs to devotional forms. The main skill is to connect each song with its language, meaning and cultural context.

Chapter partExamplesWhat the solution explains
Regional songsManipuri, Malayalam, Assamese and GujaratiLanguage, meaning, place and song mood
Folk and festival musicVanchipattu, Garba, Tamil and Kannada examplesGroup rhythm, dance and local culture
Emotion and historyPunjabi and Marathi songsLove, yearning, courage and respect
Devotional musicKirtan, shabad, hymn and Sufi songFaith, compassion, prayer and unity

Regional Song Map for Melodies of Diversity

Regional song map for Class 6 Arts Chapter 9 Melodies of Diversity

The chapter is best revised as a map of songs. Each example gives students a region, a language and a reason why people sing. This makes the chapter a culture lesson as much as a music lesson.

  • Manipur: Ha Urit Napangbi uses repetition and clapping.
  • Kerala: Kuttanadan Punchayile connects song with boat races.
  • Gujarat: Garba adds dance, clapping, stomping and dandiya rhythm.

Melodies of Diversity Video Explanation for Indian Music

Source: Khan Academy India on YouTube

Devotional Music Forms in Class 6 Arts Chapter 9

Devotional music forms in Class 6 Arts Chapter 9

Devotional songs appear in different traditions, but the purpose is similar: music becomes a way to express faith, compassion and unity. The chapter asks students to listen respectfully and understand the meaning.

  • Kirtan in the chapter carries Saint Tukaram's message of compassion.
  • Shabad asks listeners to stop worrying and trust divine care.
  • The Sufi song points to the idea that all faithful people share one soul.

All NCERT Solutions for Melodies of Diversity with Song-Wise Answers

The companion question-card page gives each major chapter idea as a separate card. Students can first read the short answer, then open the detailed solution and expert explanation.

Open all Melodies of Diversity question cards with solutions

How to Use the Class 6 Arts Solutions PDF for Song Learning

Keep the official NCERT chapter open while using the PDF. Read one song, listen to its sound, understand its meaning, and then write the answer in simple words. The solution works best when students connect music with place and people.

  • Write the song's language and region before the explanation.
  • Use the given meaning to identify the main message.
  • Practise pronunciation slowly if the song is in an unfamiliar language.

More Class 6 Arts Melodies of Diversity Resources

Use these related resources when you want the same chapter in another format. Notes help revise the song list, while the official book PDF keeps lyrics and meanings nearby.

ResourceBest useLink
NCERT Book PDFRead the official lyrics and meaningsOpen book PDF
NotesRevise regional and devotional song formsOpen notes
Handwritten NotesUse a quick song-list notebookOpen handwritten notes

All Class 6 Arts NCERT Solutions

The table below keeps the same resource type together, so students can move chapter by chapter through Class 6 Arts solutions.

ChapterNCERT chapter titleSolutions
Chapter 6Music and your EmotionsOpen solutions
Chapter 7Musical InstrumentsOpen solutions
Chapter 8Taal or Talam and Raga or Ragam in Indian MusicOpen solutions
Chapter 9Melodies of DiversityCurrent solutions

Class 6 Arts Chapter 9 Melodies of Diversity NCERT Solutions FAQs

Ques. What is the main idea of Class 6 Arts Chapter 9 Melodies of Diversity?

Ans. The chapter teaches students to listen to and learn Indian songs from different regions, genres and devotional traditions.

Ques. How many solution cards are included in this Melodies of Diversity PDF?

Ans. The PDF includes 8 solution cards with short answers, detailed explanations and expert practice steps.

Ques. Which regional songs are discussed in Chapter 9?

Ans. The chapter includes Manipuri, Malayalam, Assamese, Gujarati, Tamil, Kannada, Punjabi and Marathi examples.

Ques. Which devotional forms appear in Melodies of Diversity?

Ans. The devotional section includes kirtan, shabad, hymns and a Sufi song.