World Music Day, also known as Fête de la Musique, is an annual celebration of music and its power to bring people together. The event will take place on June 21. It was created by Jack Lang, the then French Minister of Culture. Lang wanted to create a day to celebrate all types of music, from classical to rock and jazz. He also wanted to encourage people to make music themselves and share their music with others.
The first World Music Day was celebrated in Paris on June 21, 1982. More than 1,000 musicians performed in the streets of Paris and an estimated 2 million people attended the event. The success of the first World Music Day led to the day being celebrated in other cities in France and eventually around the world. It is a day to enjoy music of all genres. World Music Day is also a day to encourage people to make music for themselves and express themselves through music.
On the occasion of World Music Day, let’s delve into the history of music in India. India is popularly known as the land of a rich and diverse culture, and its music is no exception. There are many different genres of Indian classical music, each with its own unique history and tradition.
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Here is a list of all the classical genres of Indian music:
Indian classical music is divided into two categories known as Hindustani and Carnatic. These categories were not distinctive before, however, during the Mughal role they were divided and became separate categories.
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Hindustani |
carnatic |
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Dhrupad |
Varnam |
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Khayal |
criti |
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Dhamar |
Talam |
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Sikh music |
alapana |
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Tarana |
Niraval |
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sadra |
Tanam |
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Svarakalpana |
Hindustani classical music
Hindustani classical music is one of the two major schools of classical music in India, which is also known as North Indian classical music and “Shastriya Sangeet”. This music is categorized by the use of ragas that help in improvisation.
Hindustani classical music originally originated from Carnatic classical music in the 12th century AD It is played on various instruments such as tabla, sitar, sarod and veena.
Dhrupad: It is a slow and meditative genre of Hindustani classical music characterized by the use of complex vocal ornamentation.
Khayal: Khayal is known as a faster-paced genre of Hindustani classical music characterized by the use of simpler vocal ornamentation. Khyāl gayaki is a style of Khyal characterized by its use of improvisation and its focus on the emotional content of the music.
Dhamar: Dhamar is a genre of Hindustani classical music characterized by the use of a specific tala (rhythmic cycle), the dhamar tala. Dhamar tala has 14 beats.
Sikh Music: Sikh music is a diverse and vibrant tradition that has been evolving for centuries. It is a fusion of different musical styles including Hindustani classical music, folk music and Sufi music. It is characterized by the use of melody, rhythm and harmony to express spiritual and religious ideas.
Tarana: A tarana is a type of Hindustani classical vocal music composition in which certain words (e.g. “odani”, “todani”, “tadeem” and “yalali”) based on Persian and Arabic phonemes are translated to a rhythm medium or fast. .
Sadra: Sadra is a slow-paced, meditative musical genre characterized by the use of simple and soulful melodies. It is often used as a prelude to other genres of Hindustani classical music, such as Dhrupad or Khayal.
Carnatic classical music
Carnatic classical music is the other major school of classical music in India. It is also known as South Indian classical music. Carnatic classical music is characterized by the use of ragas, which are melodic frameworks used for improvisation.
Varnam: A Varnam is a short, structured composition of Carnatic music. It usually has a slow tempo and is used to show off the singer’s vocal abilities. Vanams are often based on a particular raga and tala.
Kriti: It is a longer and more elaborate composition of Carnatic music. It is usually set at a medium tempo and used to explore the nuances of a raga. Kritis are usually based on a particular theme or story.
Talam: A Thalam is a rhythmic cycle in Carnatic music. It is usually set at a fast tempo and used to accompany dance performances. Talams are often based on a particular tala.
Alapana: It is known as a slow improvisational piece in Carnatic music. It is used to explore the nuances of a raga and create the mood of the performance. The alapanas are usually accompanied by a humming instrument, such as the tambura.
Niraval: A Niraval is a type of improvisation in Carnatic music. It is a short, repetitive phrase used to explore the nuances of a raga. Niravalis are often used along with alapanas.
Svarakalpana: It is a type of improvisation in Carnatic music. It is a free-form improvisation used to explore the nuances of a raga. Svarakalpanas are often used along with Tanams.
Tanam: A Tanam is a type of improvisation in Carnatic music. It is a free-form improvisation used to explore the nuances of a raga and create the mood of the performance. Tanams are usually accompanied by a humming instrument, such as the tambura.
In conclusion, World Music Day is an opportunity to celebrate all types of musical genres. Indian classical music is a rich and diverse tradition that has evolved over centuries. The different genres of Indian classical music offer a wide range of listening experiences.
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