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The flag of Uzbekistan (song)
Textbook pp. 26–27
GoalListen to and proudly sing “O‘zbekiston bayrog‘i” (The flag of Uzbekistan); step to a march rhythm.
New words
flag · bayroqpride · g‘ururmarch · marshstep · qadam
Explanation
The words of “The flag of Uzbekistan” are by I. Mirzo and the music by M. Nurmatov. The song sings about the flag’s colours, its crescent and stars, and independence. Such a song is sung brightly, with a steady beat and with pride.
Worked examples
March rhythm: ta ta ta ta (left, right, left, right)
Class activity
“Flag parade”: children hold small paper flags, march on the spot to “ta ta ta ta” and sing the song together.
Practice
1
What colours are on our flag?
Blue, white, green and thin red stripes
2
How do we sing this song: sadly or proudly?
Proudly and brightly
3
How many steps are in “ta ta ta ta”?
4