![]() It is divided into two main forms, Khyal and Dhrupad, along with several other classical and semi-classical forms. Hindustani music predominates in Northern India and seems to have its origins around 1000BC, and further developed between the 13th and 14th centuries AD with Persian influences and from existing religious and folk music. There are 72 seven-toned scales in Indian music, hundreds of fewer-toned scales, thousands of melodic ‘moulds’ and 35 time signatures. ( This link describes the relationship between Hinduism and Sikhism.) The Sikh Scripture, for example, contains 31 ragas and 17 talas which form the basis for kirtan music compositions. In general, it is based on ragas and tala (rhythmic beat patterns) played on the Veena (or Been), Sarangi Venu (flute), Mridanga(or Tabla) (traditional Indian instruments). The genre is also closely associated with and influenced by Indian folk music and Persian traditions. The origins of Indian classical music can be traced to the Vedas, the oldest scriptures in the Hindu tradition.
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