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Indian classical music is the classical music of the Indian subcontinent. [1] It is generally described using terms like Shastriya Sangeet and Marg Sangeet. [2] [3] It has two major traditions: the North Indian classical music known as Hindustani and the South Indian expression known as Carnatic. [4]
Hindustani classical music is the classical music of the Indian subcontinent's northern regions. It may also be called North Indian classical music or Uttar Bhartiya shastriya sangeet . The term shastriya sangeet literally means classical music, and is also used to refer to Indian classical music in general. [ 1 ]
The classic Sanskrit text Natya Shastra is at the foundation of the numerous classical music and dance of India. Before Natyashastra was finalized, the ancient Indian traditions had classified musical instruments into four groups based on their acoustic principle (how they work, rather than the material they are made of). [ 32 ]
This is a list of various Ragas in Hindustani classical music.There is no exact count/known number of ragas which are there in Indian classical music.. Once Ustad Vilayat Khan saheb at the Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Festival, Pune said before beginning his performance – "There are approximately four lakh raags in Hindustani Classical music.
By the early twentieth century, some khyal players were leading efforts to introduce classical music to the general public, which helped in broadening the patronage base. [35] During this period, particularly the early twentieth, two major ideas emerged about the study and transmission of Indian classical music.
Harrison became interested in Indian classical music, bought a sitar and used it to record the song "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)". [73] In 1968, he went to India to take lessons from Shankar, some of which were captured on film. [74] This led to Indian music being used by other musicians and popularised the raga rock trend. [73]
Many songs in Indian films are based on ragas of Indian classical music. This song list includes those that are primarily set to the given raga, without major deviation from the musical scale. This song list includes those that are primarily set to the given raga, without major deviation from the musical scale.
Pages in category "Indian classical music" The following 60 pages are in this category, out of 60 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...