Indian Music

Indian Music

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Author: B C Deva
Publisher: Indian Council for Cultural Relations
Year: 2002
Language: English
Pages: 173
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8122407307

Description

This book introduces to lay readers the basic concepts of Indian music to aid a fuller appreciation. Raga, its melodic base, is examined first, with scales and figures employed where necessary. Chapters on tone and rhythm follow.

The many forms of composition-kheyal, thumri, kriti-are explained historically, and the lives of the masters briefly touched upon. Also discussed is the folk base of classical music-particularly the devotional forms that abound. Folk and concert instruments of a wide range are described, and their canons of classification expounded.

The author has covered Hindustani and Karnatak music; the parallel treatment not only makes for comprehensiveness, but brings out common features to the benefit of those familiar with either system. The approach being historical, the study of evolving codes and canons leads naturally to a consideration of music in the modern milieu.

Illustrated with over 80 drawings, the book is intended to serve as a primer for those at home and abroad who seek the enrichment India’s ancient music offers.

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

Raga-The Melodic Seed

Svara, Moorcchana and Mela

Tala-The Rhythmic Cycle

Forms

The Border Lines

Instruments

In Retrospect

Glossary

Bibliography

Index