Folk musical creativity of Gnjilane in elementary school music teaching

Abstract

This paper discusses the folk musical creativity of town of Gnjilane and surrounding from the perspective of music education. The possibility of using the traditional folk music creation of this region in primary school teaching music was pointed out. The literature that deals with folk music traditions of the Gnjilane region was analysed. The basic characteristics of folk songs and dances from Gnjilane region and their educational function in teaching music were determined. The paper describes some of the folk customs of the Gnjilane region originating from the distant past. The use of traditional songs and dances of this region in education, will contribute to fostering and preserving the rich Kosovo-Metohia folk music tradition.

Keywords

• folk musical creativity
• gnjilane
• kosovo and metohia
• elementary school
• teaching music culture