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- 3. SARAWATI GODDESS OF LEARNING AND MUSIC
- 4. India is one of the oldest countries in the world having at least fifty centuries of history. Along with Egypt and China, it is also considered as one of the cradles of civilization. Music of India Is a sacred form of artistic expression that dates back to the ancient times.
- 5. CLASSICAL MUSIC OF INDIA Classical- describes music that is considered serious or intellectual and is usually written in a traditional or formal style, as opposed to such genres as pop, rock, and folk music.
- 6. “Music is the purest form of art…therefore true poets, they who are seers, seek to express the universe in terms of music…”
- 7. RABINDRANATH TAGORE is a well-known Indian poet, essay and short story writer, thespian, orator, philosopher, artist, painter, composer and singer. The first Asian winner of the Novel Prize for Literature. He wrote almost 2,300 songs during his lifetime and he believes that music is the purest form of art. Music is an important aspect in the lives of the people in India especially in their spiritual growth, cultural expression and entertainment.
- 8. Religious Folk Classical Music being played in India. Popular music Traditional classical music has remained well- accepted and well-preserved in the Indian society.
- 9. INDIAN MUSIC India is the inheritor of one of the oldest and most evolved musical systems in the world. Its music is considered as the oldest unbroken musical tradition with the most intricate musical system that contains highly developed polyrhythms, delicate nuances , ornamentation, and microtones.
- 10. DEVELOPMENT OF INDIAN MUSIC Vedas-religious chants. UNESCO-(United Nations Educational, scientific, and cultural Organization) proclaimed the tradition of Vedic chant as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity on November 07, 2003. Rig Veda- sacred hymns. Guru- teaches the Vedas through oral tradition. Vinaya- teaches students to be humble towards elders, or those who are in authority. Sadharna- practice and discipline, involves complete faithfulness in the craft.
- 11. In India, music is call “SANGEET,” which means the art of playing musical instruments, singing and dancing. SHIVA- the destroyer BRAHMA- the creator VISHNU- the preserver. The people of India have also the idea that sound is God and that everything is a manifestation of God.
- 12. SHIVA
- 13. BRAHMA
- 14. VISHNU
- 15. Ancient Medieval Development of Indian Music Modern ANCIENT (1000-300 BC) Vedas and Upanishads were used to create musical expressions. MEDIEVAL (Fifth and Seven Centuries) Ragas were classified by seasons and the different time of the day. Hindustani- northern Indian Style (foreign elements). Carnatic- southern Indian Style. Both are basically the same of their spiritual characteristics. MODERN PERIOD marked by the efforts of individuals who contributed much to the development of seventy-two Melakartas or parents scales.
- 16. • India is the inheritor of one of the oldest and most evolved music system in the world. The study of Indian music begins with the religious and philosophical beliefs of its culture. • The Guru, the Vinaya, and the Sadhana form the “heart” of musical tradition in India. • The development of Indian music emerged from the religious chants called Vedas. • Indian musical history is divided into three periods. The ancient, the medieval, and the modern period.
- 17. RIG VEDA 1.Laud Agni, the chosen Priest, God, Minister of sacrifice, the hotar, lavishest of wealth. 2.Worthy is Agni to be praised by living as by ancient seers. He shall bring hitherward the Gods: 3.Through Agni Man obtained wealth, yea, plenty waxing day by day, Most rich heroes, glorious.