What concepts do you form of India music after reading this lesson
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Indian classical music Indian subcontinent.[1] It has two major traditions: the North Indian classical music tradition is called Hindustani, while the South Indian expression is called Carnatic.[2] These traditions were not distinct till about the 16th century. There on, during the turmoils of Islamic rule period of the Indian subcontinent, the traditions separated and evolved into distinct forms. Hindustani music emphasizes improvisation and exploring all aspects of a raga, while Carnatic performances tend to be short and composition-based.However, the two systems continue to have more common features than differences.
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Ans. Music in India, it seems, had the patronage of the kings and emperors. Pungi had to go because the emperor Aurangzeb did not like it. May be, this was the fate of all artists during those days. Even Tansen had to depend upon The Emperor Akbar.
Explanation:
The second thing that this lesson brings out is that true music needs an atmosphere. Bismillah Khan feels that he cannot enjoy his Shehnai without the Ganga of Benaras.
The third important thing is that in India music has no religious or racial colours. If any, it has only regional colours. For example, there are gharanas-Jaipur, Benaras, Patiala and so on.