Indian classical music
All branches of knowledge can be grouped under two heads Arts(kala) and Science(shastra). The chaturshasti kala (64 kalas) mentioned in ancient works include music as one of the most important arts, which appeals through the medium of the ear. This is one of the performing arts.
‘Sangita’ is the Indian term denoting music. ‘Gandharva Tatva’ is musicology or the science of music. Ancient writers were of the opinion that Gitam (vocal music), Vadya (instrumental music) ,and Nirtya (dance music) together constituted Sangita. With the rapid advancement made in the field of pure music, the art of dance was separated and the Githam & Vadya alone constituted Sangita in the later years.
Music existed from the very beginning of the history of mankind. It is found in all countries irrespective of whether the people are cultured or uncultured , literate or illiterate. Man has always been attracted by the beauty in different forms of music. Nevertheless, only a few nations have a developed classical system of music. Music appeals to all people irrespective of nationality , race, caste, creed and religion.
Indian classical music is both elaborate and expressive. It is classified into Carnatic music and Hindustani music.
‘Sangita’ is the Indian term denoting music. ‘Gandharva Tatva’ is musicology or the science of music. Ancient writers were of the opinion that Gitam (vocal music), Vadya (instrumental music) ,and Nirtya (dance music) together constituted Sangita. With the rapid advancement made in the field of pure music, the art of dance was separated and the Githam & Vadya alone constituted Sangita in the later years.
Music existed from the very beginning of the history of mankind. It is found in all countries irrespective of whether the people are cultured or uncultured , literate or illiterate. Man has always been attracted by the beauty in different forms of music. Nevertheless, only a few nations have a developed classical system of music. Music appeals to all people irrespective of nationality , race, caste, creed and religion.
Indian classical music is both elaborate and expressive. It is classified into Carnatic music and Hindustani music.