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About Music of India
Music of India is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of South Asia.
Music of India has given rise to 14 subgenres on this site, such as Qawwali, Garba, Indian pop and Music of Rajasthan.
From Wikipedia
Indian music encompasses numerous genres in multiple varieties and forms which include classical music, folk, rock, and pop. It has a history spanning several millennia and developed over several geo-locations spanning the subcontinent. Music in India began as an integral part of socio-religious life.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Music of India.
Related genres
Indian classical music
ancient music and music theories from the Indian subcontinent
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singing of poems or hymns in Indian tradition
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Music of Bhutan
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Frequently asked questions
What is Music of India?
Music of India is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of South Asia.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q531426 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Music of India – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Instrumental Oriental Music of India by Music by Michael J. Burkard – CC BY 3.0