Write the different songs used in laukik music. Explain the system of training music was followed in Vedic period
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Explanation:
Answer : The backdrop of Laukik music, Lok Gathas and songs in praise of brave men and kings such as 'Gathas', 'Narashansi', 'Raibhya' etc., that were used both for reli- gious and social ceremonies were prevalent.
Vedas, sacred to Hindus, which were orally composed in Vedic Sanskrit. The Vedas
are one of the the oldest existing texts in India. The Vedic Period lasted from 1500 to
500 B.C. It laid the foundations of Hinduism and other cultural aspects of early Indian
society. The Vedas were recited in the form of poem and had a musical aspect to them.
Udatta (raised, sharp or acute), Anudatta (not raised or grave) ans Svarita (acute grave)
were the three pitches ised in Vedic recital1
. Prof. Mcdonnel rightly says, “The Vedic,
like the ancient Greek accent, was a musical one, depending mainly on pitch, as is
indicated both by it’s not affecting the rythmof metre, and by the name of it’s chief
tone, Udatta,’raised2
”. From a Historical point of view Vedic period is considered as
a developed period. Musicians were kept in high regard throughout this period. The
common people in this period were aware of classical music as well as folk music.
Veena was famous in Vedic period. Generally music was taught by Brahmins. During
this period we find artists of all the three categories i.e. Vocalists, Instrumentalists and
Dancers.Women used to take part in musical events equally as men3
.
We can get the information regarding systematic music from the writings of Vedic
period. Although there are no independent Texts on Music from Vedic period but still
we get ample information regarding music from other Vedic texts4
. Concept of
worshiping God through music started in Vedic period. During this period Classical
1 Bongard L. G, A History of India: Part 1, p. 51
2 Thakur J S, Indian Music, p. 2
3 Sharma B, Bhartiye Sangeet Ka Itehas, p. 30
4 Sharma M, Sangeet Mani,