Music of India

Music in India began as an integral part of socio-religious life, and there are so many types.

The two main traditions of classical music are Carnatic music, discovered in peninsular regions, and the most popular one Hindustani music, from central and northern regions. For making music they divide the octave into 22 segments or shruttis.

Folk music is also very known in India, because with it they create typical rhythms.

Rabindra Sangeet is also known as Music of Bengal or Tagore songs because Tagore was an author that wrote about 2,230 songs while he lived in Bengali. Many singers of that region base their entire careers in his music style.

His music was influenced by classical Indian music like Hindustani music, this is because he lived in a central part of the country.

Lavani comes from the word lavanya, which means love. Is one of the most popular forms of dance all over the country.Traditionally this songs have been sung by female artists. These songs are sang in

quick tempos. And it is common to use this typical instrument that is shown in the image populary called Dholaki and they use it like a drum so it is the instrument that creates the rythm.

Bollywood has a lot of importance in India, and their economy is based in it so music is also very important in that aspect.

There are lots of songs that are world famous because Bollywood films, and nowadays they can influence new styles of music.

The history of this art, the music, would not be complete without the music developed in India, it has influenced lots of styles and has let a whole population to express their thoughts and opinions.