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  2. Indian Music - Genres, History & Evolution. Indian music as old as the Indian civilisation. Let's have a look at its various genres, history, evolution and exponents. Cultural India : Indian Music.

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  3. Owing to India's vastness and diversity, Indian music encompasses numerous genres in multiple varieties and forms which include classical music, folk, rock, and pop. It has a history spanning several millennia and developed over several geo-locations spanning the sub-continent. Music in India began as an integral part of socio-religious life.

    • Ancient Origins: Indian music has a history dating back over 2,000 years, making it one of the world’s oldest music traditions.
    • Hindustani and Carnatic: The two major branches of Indian classical music, Hindustani (North) and Carnatic (South), have distinct styles and instruments.
    • Raga System: Indian classical music is based on a system of ragas, each representing a unique melodic pattern, mood, and emotion.
    • Tala: Talas are rhythmic patterns in Indian music, providing a structured framework for compositions and performances.
  4. Aug 29, 2023 · Indian music is a treasure trove of melodies that reflects the country’s rich cultural tapestry and historical evolution. With its roots stretching back thousands of years, Indian music offers a diverse spectrum of genres, instruments, and traditions that have captivated audiences worldwide.

  5. 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.

  6. Contents. 1Indian Classical Music. 1.1Hindustani music. 1.2Carnatic music. 2Folk Music. 2.1Bhavageete. 2.2Bhangra. 2.3Lavani. 2.4Dandiya. 2.5Rajasthan. 2.6Bauls. 3Rabindra Sangeet. 4Qawwali. 5Pop Music. 5.1Interaction with non-Indian Music. 6Rock & Metal Music. 7See also. 8Notes. 9References. 10External links. 11Credits.

  7. Indian music. South Asian arts. Learn about this topic in these articles: development of. instrumentation. In instrumentation: Non-Western instrumentation. Indian music always has had strong ties with mythology and religion and thus produced an art that is as different from Western music as Hinduism is from Christianity.