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India was one of the Southeast Asian countries that, despite being colonized by the British, maintained its cultural identity.
India was one of the Southeast Asian countries that, despite being colonized by the British, maintained its cultural identity.
True (A)
The name 'India' is derived from the 'Niger River', according to ancient Greek references.
The name 'India' is derived from the 'Niger River', according to ancient Greek references.
False (B)
Indian music is noted as one of the most recently developed musical traditions worldwide.
Indian music is noted as one of the most recently developed musical traditions worldwide.
False (B)
In Indian music, knowledge is typically transmitted through written scores rather than oral tradition.
In Indian music, knowledge is typically transmitted through written scores rather than oral tradition.
The term 'Sangeet' in Indian music encompasses only vocal performances, excluding instrumental and dance forms.
The term 'Sangeet' in Indian music encompasses only vocal performances, excluding instrumental and dance forms.
Indian classical music is polyphonic, incorporating multiple independent melodic lines.
Indian classical music is polyphonic, incorporating multiple independent melodic lines.
Indian classical music primarily relies on chord progressions and harmonic structures, similar to Western music.
Indian classical music primarily relies on chord progressions and harmonic structures, similar to Western music.
Indian musicians traditionally learn raga primarily through written notation, differing significantly from Western methods.
Indian musicians traditionally learn raga primarily through written notation, differing significantly from Western methods.
Each raga in Indian music is defined solely by its melodic structure, without consideration for specific timings or occasions.
Each raga in Indian music is defined solely by its melodic structure, without consideration for specific timings or occasions.
Rag Desh is typically associated with the summer season in Indian music.
Rag Desh is typically associated with the summer season in Indian music.
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Origin of "India"
Origin of "India"
Derived from the Indus River, Greeks referred to the Indians as Indoi, meaning "the people of the Indus."
Tradition of Indian Music
Tradition of Indian Music
Passed on orally from teacher to student, typically within an extended family of musicians.
Sangeet
Sangeet
A combination of vocal music, instrumental music, and dance.
Monophonic Indian Classical Music
Monophonic Indian Classical Music
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Rag, Tala and Drone
Rag, Tala and Drone
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Raga
Raga
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Rag Desh
Rag Desh
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Sargam
Sargam
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Study Notes
- India was colonized by the British in Southeast Asia, but maintained its culture.
- The name "India" comes from the Indus River.
- Ancient Greeks called the Indians "Indoi", meaning "the people of the Indus".
- Indian music showcases diverse traditions and styles.
- Indian music ranks among the world's oldest unbroken musical traditions.
- Music is passed down orally from teacher to student
- Students belong to an extended family of musicians learning from a particular master in a "master-student tradition".
- Indian music is thought to have started with the chanting of Vedic hymns, making music a sacred art form.
- Sangeet is the basis for Indian music and combines vocal music, instrumental music, and dance.
- Indian classical music is monophonic and features a single melodic line over a drone
- Indian classical music combines rag (melodic form), tala (rhythmic form), and drone (sustained note).
- Indian musicians learn to play raga by imitation and memorization.
- Raga is a pattern of notes, different from a Western scale or melody.
- Raga can also be described as having a particular ascending and descending pattern, and can be associated with a different occasion, time of day, season, or mood.
- Rag Desh is a late evening rag associated with the monsoon season.
- A system known as sargam in Indian music is used to name the notes: Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni, Sa.
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