Report On Indian Carnatic Music
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Report On Indian Carnatic Music
Carnatic music is one of the two types of classical music from India. Hindustani music is from the Northern part of India, and Carnatic music is from the Southern part. It is believed to have origins in divine gods. The two main elements are Sruti (the relative musical pitch) and layam (the rhythm). It is mainly based on improvisation. There are two forms of Indian songs, and have very unique notation and performances.
The origin of all Indian music is said to have come from the gods. Saraswathi is the goddess of the arts, which includes music, and she is depicted with the veena, a very prominent Indian instrument. When other countries started to invade India, the Northern...
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