Indian music: 1 definition
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Indian music means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaIndian Music can be traced back to the Vedic period and its origin can be seen in the pages of Vedic texts. As Vedic texts are regarded as the foremost written document in all over the world, Vedic mantras can be considered as the root of Indian Music.—[...] The development of Indian music has been going through different treatises of Sanskrit literature. The two epics viz., the Rāmāyaṇa and the Mahābhārata also have numerous references of Music. [...] Many works of later classical Sanskrit literature also bear numerous references of Music which gives a huge contribution in the development of Music.
Indian music is discussed in certain technical treatises which deal with the different aspects of Music very technically and systematically.—Among those works are:—The Natyashastra of Bharata, the Naradiyasiksha of Narada, Brihaddeshi of Matanga, Samgitaratnakara of Sarangadeva, Samgitasudhakara of Haripaladeva, Sangitadarpana of Damodara Mishra. As a methodological works on Music, the Vishudharmottarapurana can be taken as a notable one.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Partial matches: Music, Indian.
Full-text (+339): Rishabha, Nyasa, Apanyasa, Grama, Auduva, Shadava, Madhyama, Vijaya, Amsha, Auduvita, Tala, Alpatva, Bahutva, Sanyasa, Antaramarga, Thumari, Dhrupada, Graha, Vinyasa, Saptanada.
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Search found 27 books and stories containing Indian music; (plurals include: Indian musics). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Arts in the Puranas (study) (by Meena Devadatta Jeste)
3. Literature on ancient Indian Music < [Chapter 1 - Music in the Puranas]
4. Music in the Markandeya Purana < [Chapter 1 - Music in the Puranas]
2. History of Music from the Vedic period < [Chapter 1 - Music in the Puranas]
Musical Instruments in Sanskrit Literature (by S. Karthick Raj KMoundinya)
Evolution of Indian Music < [Chapter 2 - Origin and evolution of Music and Musical instruments]
Lyrics for Music < [Chapter 2 - Origin and evolution of Music and Musical instruments]
The Tala System in South Indian Music < [Chapter 2 - Origin and evolution of Music and Musical instruments]
Natyashastra (English) (by Bharata-muni)
Part 1 - The Present Work < [Introduction, Part 2]
Part 3 - Literature on Ancient Indian Music < [Introduction, Part 2]
The Art of Indian Music < [May 1939]
Indian Music < [April 1959]
Shrimati Lalita Venkatram < [September 1937]
Gita-govinda of Jayadeva (comparative study) (by Manisha Misra)
6. Comparison of the Talas < [Chapter 7 - A comparative analysis of musical potentials of both the works]
10. Musical Estimate (f): Individual identification of the Ragas < [Chapter 3 - A Critical and Musical study of the Gita-Govinda]
10. Musical Estimate (h): Individual definition of the Talas < [Chapter 3 - A Critical and Musical study of the Gita-Govinda]
Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)
2. Origin and Development of Indian Music < [Chapter 2 - Music]
3. Vocal Music (Gīta) < [Chapter 2 - Music]
3. The Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa and Modern Music < [Chapter 6 - Modern Relevance of Different Art Forms and Architecture]
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