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Music of ancient India

Music of ancient India is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of ancient music. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Music of ancient India

Music of ancient India is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of ancient music.

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Music in ancient India, can be reproduced from written works dating to the Indian classical period, such as the Nātya Shastra, and through surviving examples of liturgical music such as the hymns of the Samaveda. Musical instruments dating to the prehistoric period have been recovered from archaeological excavations.

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Music of ancient India is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of ancient music.

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