Music India

Description

Music India

Author: Manorma Sharma
Order No. 51155
ISBN: 8176480312
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: APH
Pub Year: 1999
Pages: 589
Language: English

Since the dawn of civilization, music has been an integral part of life and society. Indian music has a long tradition and has acclaimed wide appreciation in the world due to its philosophical and spiritual approach. It has a rich treasure in Sanskrit and Hindi. To get the learners of Indian music acquainted with this vast subject in exhaustive and explanatory manner, this book has been prepared in English. It deals with the basic concepts and terms of music, its forms and styles, Indian melodies Le. Ragas, all types of instruments, rhythm-structure, terms of dance, life and contributions of great musicians and the literature of music. Every chapter has been arranged alphabetically in order to facilitate the reader to locate the required information.