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Grde 5 Stdy Area

The document outlines various cultural aspects of Zimbabwe, including the significance of music in the pre-colonial era and during the Chimurenga, highlighting notable composers and instruments. It also details traditional dances, their origins, and purposes, along with a list of heritage sites in Zimbabwe. Additionally, it discusses the roles of art and storytelling in society, as well as musical notes and clef signs.

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Grde 5 Stdy Area

The document outlines various cultural aspects of Zimbabwe, including the significance of music in the pre-colonial era and during the Chimurenga, highlighting notable composers and instruments. It also details traditional dances, their origins, and purposes, along with a list of heritage sites in Zimbabwe. Additionally, it discusses the roles of art and storytelling in society, as well as musical notes and clef signs.

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Study areas

Pre colonial Era

The meaning of the word pre . Functions of music during pre colonial period. The folksongs the wre sung
during pre colonial era . eg music was for entertainment and praising the leaders . Folksongs wre thre to
boost the moral ,enjoyment , learn customs of the society and promote the culture

Chimurenga

The meaning of the word chimurenga . Functions of music during chimurenga .instruments that wre
used during ths era .Composers of the music eg chinx. Thomas Mapfumo. Oliver mutukudzi. Mbuya
Stella Chinese.

Zimbabwean instruments

Naming the Zimbabwean instruments and how they are made and the natural environment that wre
used eg trees , animal skins, horns, metal ,reeds and pumpkin. The instruments that are common in
tradional dances .

Dances in Zimbabwe

Name Origin. Purpose

Mbakumba. Masvingo. Bump harvest

Chinyambera. Masvingo. Good hunt

Mhande. Masvingo. Rain making

Chokote. Chipinge. Rain making

Amabhiza. Matabelelqnd. Celebrating deliverance of black captivity

Hossana. Matabeleland. Rain making

Dinhe. Mashonaland. Good farming

Mbende. Murehwa. Courtship dance

Heritage sites in Zimbabwe

Great Zimbabwe ruins, khami ruins , dhlodhlo ruins , matopo hills , chinhoyi caves, national heroes acre,
etc
Art

The roles of art in life eg promote culture, enjoyment, recycle waste material, promote skills and talents
etc.

Storytelling.

The functions eg good moral , values ,customs of society , entertainment etc . Taboos , and the
performance eg volume , pace , vocal skill etc

Musical notes

Semibreve , minim , crotchet, quaver and Semi quaver

Clef signs

Treble clef lines and spaces Lines E G B D F then space FACE Bass clef G B D F A and space it's A C E G

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