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Indian classical music is a type
of classical music that derives
from the Indian culture.
“Vedas”, the oldest scriptures in
the Hindu tradition, shows the
origin of this music. The music
is both elaborate and
expressive. Unlike Western
classical music, Indian classical
music puts great emphasis on
improvisation. The music is
usually monophonic in nature
and based around a
single melody line. However,
duets are also a common and
popular aspect of Indian
classical music.
Hindustani classical music is a division of Indian classical music. The style is often
referred to as North Indian classical music or “Shāstriya Sangīt”. The music originated
from Vedic (scriptural) ritual chants in the 12th century from what is now North
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Afghanistan. The music is based around a
melodic mode sung to a rhythmic cycle. This makes the music usually polyphonic, and
improvisation another key characteristic. Today, it is one of the two subgenres of Indian
classical music, the other being Carnatic music, the classical tradition of South India.
Sarod
Tabla
Instruments found in
Hindustani classical
music include the
sitr, sarod, surbahar,
rudra veena, violin,
sarangi, bansuri,
shenai, santoor,
harmonium,
jaltarang, tabla,
pakhawaj, and
tanpura.
Carnatic music is a type of music
associated with South India. In a
modern context, Carnatic music is
highly concentrated in the city of
Chennai. It evolved as distinct form of
music from both Persian and Islamic
influences in North India. The main
focus in Carnatic music is the vocals,
and most compositions are specifically
written to be sung in gāyaki (singing)
style, however occasionally instruments
may accompany this monophonic
texture. Carnatic music is usually
performed by a small group of
musicians: usually a vocalist, a violinist
and a rhythm accompaniment (usually
an Indian drum called a mridangam
and/or a tambura). Additional typical
instruments may include
the ghatam, kanjira, morsing, venu flute
, veena, and chitraveena.
Here is an example of Hindustani music.
Here is an example of Hindustani music.
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