The traditional music form mentioned in Activity 3 is nottuswaram, a type of Carnatic music composition influenced by Western melodies, created by Muthuswami Dikshitar.
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Activity 3 introduces nottuswaram, a genre of Carnatic music that incorporates Western melodies. These compositions, created by Muthuswami Dikshitar, combine Indian classical music elements with structured Western tunes. By writing lyrics for nottuswaram, students explore traditional music while practicing lyric-writing. This exercise helps them appreciate different musical styles and improve their ability to craft meaningful lyrics for diverse melodies, enhancing their overall songwriting skills.