Overview for Hindustani and Persio Arabian Music: An Indepth, Comparative Study
The medieval period was noteworthy in Indian History for the migrations from time to time of peoples and races from West and central Asia, into the Indian sub-continent; this influenced the political and cultural panorama resulting in a harmonious blending of cultures. This book discusses and captures this closeness and commonality between two rich and profound music cultures of the Persio Arabian region and India. it broad canvas covers the following concepts and aspects of music, which would be of interest to students of music as well as the lay reader:
The historical perspective of Hindustani Music and the music of the Persio-Arabian Region.
Description and compassion of the Melodic Mode, Maqam and the Raga; Fusion and blending of the Magan and Raga, in the Medieval Period in India; Striking resemblance of Iqa with Tala, the metric units of the two music systems. Existence of similar instruments; whether they borrowed from each other during the course of evolution.
The emotional element, Tasir and corresponding Rasa; The ornamentation techniques Tarkib, Tarir and Gamak having identical elements.
The folk music of the two regions sharing common sociological dimensions, revealing common practices and customs.
Divya Mansingh Kaul (Author)
Dr. Divya Mansingh Kaul, born and brought up in Uttar Pradesh, was initiated into Hindustani Classical Music at an early age, as she belongs to a family, who are great lovers and patrons of music. She studies Psychology, Journalism and then pursued a short career in banking. Since then she has been a homemaker, finding fulfillment in music. She has received her Alankar in Hindustani Vocal classical music from the Akhil Bhartiya Gandhrva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, and a Doctorate in Hindustani Vocal classical music from the University of Delhi. Her interest lies both in theory and the practical side to music. She is married, with two sons and this is her first book.
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