Neetu Bhardwaj creator text Noida A.J.Books 2022 1 monographic eng Eng lis h

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Evolution of Indian Classical Music by Neetu Bhardwaj explores the historical development and cultural foundations of Indian classical music, tracing how it emerged from ancient musical practices and evolved into the well-structured systems of Hindustani and Carnatic music recognized today. The book discusses key influences on Indian music, including ancient Vedic and Sanskrit musical theories, regional traditions, and interactions with Persian and Central Asian musical forms. It also covers major musical concepts such as raga, tala, stylistic genres, and instrumental traditions, helping readers understand how this rich art form developed over centuries. The narrative also highlights the roles of important musicians, treatises, and performance practices that shaped Indian classical music into a continuing living tradition Indian classical music — History Indian music — Theory and practice Hindustani classical music Carnatic classical music Music — Cultural aspects — India Raga (Musical form) — India NEE/EV 780.954 9789393272126 260124