Evolution of Music In Haryana


 
 
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The Evolution of Music in Haryana

Haryana has vivid culture. The folk music, folk instrument and folk dance of Haryana enrich the culture of his state. Haryana also plays an important role in Indian culture and civilisation, from where the entire country has been given knowledge of the Indian philosophy and spirituality. Haryana has been a popular centre of music and dance forms since ancient times. Due to lack of historical evidence, information of music during the ancient period in Haryana is not available. The first evidence of music of Haryana have been obtained from Vedic period. The music in Haryana has further developed during the post Vedic period, medieval period and the post Mughal period.

Music in Vedic Period

  • Evidence of music in Haryana has emerged from the Vedic period. Music mainly emerged under the patronage of sages and wise monks during the Vedic period.
  • Vedic music developed in the monasteries and spiritual hermitages (ashrams) of these monks and sages.
  • Three types of music evolved during the Vedic period from the spiritual hermitages of the saints:

    1. The hymns of Rigveda, which were addressed to the Vedic gods such as Indra, Agni, Soma etc. These hymns were sung in three tones Uddatta (high tone), Anudatta (low tone), Svarita (middle tone).

    2. Songs of Samveda, which were sung in seven notes. It was also known as Marga sangeet.

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    Question : 1

    Excavation from which of the following site has revealed a sculpture depicting musicians travelling on bullock cart ?

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 2

    The songs and music of which of the following Veda was known as Marga sangeet ?

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 3

    The hymns of Rigveda were sung in which of the following tones ?

    Right Option : D
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