MUSICAL CONTENT INSPIRED BY NATIONAL CREATIVITY OF ETHNIC COMMUNITIES OF VOJVODINA – MODELS OF MUSIC ABILITY DEVELOPMENT AT THE PRESCHOOL AGE

Abstract

It is undeniable that tradition and culture form a nation’s “mirror of the soul”. In accordance with this the cultural heritage of a country with all its elements is the reflection of the existence of every nation (Stolic, 2017:182). It is clear to everyone that the young are the successors and carriers of the nation’s cultural identity, but it is also well known that children cannot often come across and in that way learn about the cultural heritage of their country. The way of dressing and life is different today and traditional songs and games are rarely listened to and performed (Stolic, 2017:182). Therefore, it is necessary to periodically influence and enrich their lives with traditional national songs and games. National songs and games with singing can be present in the children’s lives from their birth. Through an adequate selection and usage the children will in an unobtrusive way become familiar with their national heritage through song and play (Stolic, 2017). The topics of national song and games can be diverse, but humorous and love texts are the most common. Also common are the texts which describe work in the fields or the process of other types of work.