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LESSON 3Traditional Vocal Music of India

VOCAL MUSICBack to World Music

 The Vocal Music is a genre of

music performed by one or

more singers with or without

accompaniment. It is the oldest

form of music in the world

because it does not require any

other instrument except the

human voice.

VOCAL MUSIC OF INDIA• Group 4

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VOCAL MUSIC OF INDIABack to World Map

 In India, vocal music

is considered the

most ancient of all

the music traditions.

It’s not just a vocal

exercise or warm up

but an act of worship.

Two indian village musicians

SAMAVEDA

 Samaveda, the old musical text

which has crude musical notation, is

also considered important and well-

regarded in India.

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VOCAL MUSIC OF INDIA

 Vocal music in India is a

medium of communication

between the worshipper

and the deity.

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 Indian worshipping

VOCAL MUSIC OF INDIA

The performer or the singer feels

the presence of Brahma, the

Creator. when the rasa or

dynamics is clearly expressed.

Brahma, the Creator

A song is an expression of the people’s love and devotion to

God.

VOCAL MUSIC OF INDIA

Worship of Lord Ganesha

VOCAL MUSIC OF INDIA

They do this with

physical exercise and

yoga.

VOCAL MUSIC OF INDIA

Indian music

is generally

conservative

and intent.

Run Away by Arjun

VOCAL MUSIC OF INDIA

Gangal is a musical style that has a romantic and poetic content

VOCAL MUSIC OF INDIA

Lakshan Geet is the style for musical education.

VOCAL MUSIC OF INDIA

Swarmalika is the style

use for pedagogy.

Pedagogy is the science and art of education.

OTHER EXAMPLES OF INDIAN MUSIC

Samaveda ChantingHymn to Shiva

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