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Music in India began as an integral part of socio-religious life. History. Dancing Girl sculpture from the Indus Valley civilization (c. 4,500 years ago) Nimbu Bhoj cave, Pachmarhi, India, date uncertain, possibly 2nd millennium B.C. - 1st millennium B.C. [1] [2] Bronze Age harper playing an arched harp. Digital drawing, recreating cave painting.
In contrast to Carnatic music, the other main Indian classical music tradition from South India, the Hindustani classical music was not only influenced by ancient Hindu musical traditions and Vedic philosophy but also by the Persian elements.
INDIAN MUSIC The history of Indian music can be studied under three major periods like Ancient, Medieval and Modern. The era of Ancient music extends from the Vedic Age to period of Sangita Ratnakara, after which the medieval system of music evolved. Around 14th century it culminated in the bifurcation of the Indian music into two
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Oct 1, 2023 · The history of Indian music is an awe-inspiring narrative that unfolds across thousands of years. It intricately weaves together a myriad of influences, regional nuances, and profound developments. In this article, we will embark on a captivating voyage through time to unravel the story of Indian music’s evolution tracing its origins from ...
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History of Indian Classical Music - Ancient, Medieval and Modern. Evolution of Raag journey from Deshi, Margi sangeet, Jati gayan, Gram moorchhana, Prabhand Sangeet, dhrupad, and khayal gayki.
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Hindustani music, one of the two principal types of South Asian classical music, found mainly in the northern three-fourths of the subcontinent, where Indo-Aryan languages are spoken. (The other principal type, Karnatak music, is found in the Dravidian-speaking region of southern India.)
The roots of the classical music of India are found in the Vedic literature of Hinduism and the ancient Natyashastra, the classic Sanskrit text on performing arts by Bharata Muni.
