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Introduction
The Republic of India is the second most populated country in the world and the seventh-largest geographical area. A multitude of ethnic groups with distinct cultural traditions, languages, and dialects comprise the South Asia subcontinent, and such a factor is reflective in the music. Rich and diverse, Indian folk music is utilized for special occasions and educational purposes (Courtney).
The sources of Indian music are endless, and its potentials are without limit. In the past Indian music obtained its inspiration and its ingredients from generations of inherited popular and classical music, as well as from western music.
Today, as nations have achieved a much greater degree of closeness and cultural exchange has become so much easier, the opportunity for Indian music to disseminate widely and to expand its vision presents itself (Chowdhury).
Instruments & Voices
How do they produce sound? What are they made of?
Indian folk music makes use of non-crafted instruments made from readily available material (bamboo, coconut shells, pots, etc.). These can be considered percussion instruments because they make a sound when their surface is hit.
There are also wind instruments like the Bhankora, Bansuri, and Bombashi. These operate similar to flutes; in fact, they are considered as Indian flutes. They are crafted using bamboo.
What classifications do they belong to?
There is Carnatic and Hindustani music primarily comprise classical/ traditional Indian music. Divinely orientated and mirroring Persian as well as Islamic influences, both genres emphasize instrumentation but is vocal-centric. Carnatic is primarily associated with southern India while Hindustani the northern part of the country.
Bhavageete, Lavani, Bhangra, Dandiya, Rajasthani, Kolata, and a host of other forms constitute Indian folk music which unlike the classical forms is dance orientated
There is also Filmi popular Indian music specifically written and performed for Indian cinema.
Musical systems
What scales and/or tuning systems does this culture use? Is their musical system notated or written down?
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