Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a concise introduction to the Hindu system of music, both in its theory and practice. It covers the main elements of the system, such as the pitch, mode, melody, and rhythm, and provides historical and cultural context to enrich the understanding of the reader. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in musicology, ethnomusicology, or Indian culture.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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