British English CC

Inspiration through music in Sikhi

Religious education

Different styles of Christian music

Christian words and music

Recitation in Islam

Different Muslim approaches to music

Stillness and silence

In this unit pupils will examine the role of music and silence within Christianity, Muslim and Sikh worldviews. They will investigate how music is used differently within worldviews, and how worldviews may have different attitudes to the use of music and silence.

Spirituality: How do music and silence express beliefs?

Why do some Sikhs learn to play the harmonium?

False - Sikhs are not allowed to use music in their worship.

False - Only professional musicians may use music in worship.

True - Sikhs use music like kirtan to help connect with God.

Music is an important element of Sikh worship at home and in the gurdwara.

What is the name of the Sikh place of worship?

What is the special head covering that many Sikh men and some women wear?

Starter Quiz