TY - BOOK AU - Neetu Bhardwaj TI - EVOLUTION OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC SN - 9789393272126 U1 - 780.954 PY - 2022/// CY - Noida PB - A.J.Books KW - Indian classical music — History KW - Indian music — Theory and practice KW - Hindustani classical music KW - Carnatic classical music KW - Music — Cultural aspects — India KW - Raga (Musical form) — India N1 - 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 ER -