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OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2017 VOL. 14 No. 4
Myriad Music Traditions

Music here,
Music there,
Music traditions One of the most important developments amongst
everywhere… the other significant evolutions in India is in its music.
So many ‘notes’ to share, Today, Indian music in its various forms stands out as a
Myriad sounds are
in the air! true proponent of Indian culture.
During the Stone Age, caves of Bhimbetka were
covered with etchings and drawings of everyday
activities including music. The caves of Bhimbetka
Dear Friends, perhaps give the first ever evidence of a stringed

India is influenced by a rich historical instrument.
tradition in music. Further, music in In the history of world music, India was the
India forms an inseparable part of
everyday life of the common man. first country to evolve a solfa system or the
The sound of music is always in seven notes. The Indian solfa letters, sa ri ga
the air whether it is a festival or ma pa dha ni are mentioned in early works
a marriage ceremony or even the such as the Upanishads. Also, organised
songs of the devotee!
music traces its origins to the Samaveda.
Music in India has evolved down the Illustration by: Aaryata, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s,
ages. Not only does one find music During the Medieval Period, the Atmakuri Rama Rao School, Jubilee Hills,
in the wisdom of the Vedas but also music branched into Hindustani and Hyderabad
in the soul rendering songs of the Carnatic. DIVINE VARANASI
Sufi saints. The nation’s music has K.Swetha, IX A, Govt. Girls’ Hr. Sec. School,
truly come of age and today plays an Thanjavur Varanasi got the UNESCO tag of “Cities
invaluable role on the international of Music” under the Creative Cities
stage too! In the Modern Period, patronage to Network. The music in the temples and
its gharanas is spiritually uplifting to
So let us unravel the myriad music various musical geniuses led to the visitors and pilgrims alike.
traditions of India! diversification of gharanas. Each of Gopesh Yadav, VII D, D.A.V. Sr. Sec. School,
the gharanas left their legacy with Naraingarh, Ambala
the richness of their local nuances
CONTENTS
on the myriad musical scene of
Myriad Music Traditions 1 India.
Musical Roots 2 MUSICAL PILLARS
Mythology and Music 3
Ragas and Rhythm 4 ThEVARAM TALE Evidence of creative
Raga Flow Chart 5 genius is found in the
Soulful South : Carnatic Music 6 The Thevaram is a body of musical pillars of the
Northern Notes: Hindustani Music 7 remarkable hymns on Bhakti. temples of South India.
Wealth of Wadya 8-9 It is the first seven volumes of Two iconic temples in
Rustic Rhythms 10-11 Thirumurai, the twelve volume which musical pillars
Festive Folk Music 12-13 compilation of Tamil devotional
Modern Mastery 14 poems dedicated to Lord Shiva. were designed for
Music Maestros 15 Though written from the 7 to the praying to the Gods are Vijaya Vittala
th
Activity 4U 16-17 11th CE, it came of age during the Temple in Hampi and the Meenakshi
Heritage News 18-19 Chola Period. Temple in Madurai.
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