ELEMENTS OF RAGA I n Indian society, music finds expression through classical as well as folk streams. The basis of all classical music is believed to be folk music, which takes the form of classical music upon being bound by certain rules. The tradition of Hindustani classical music in India abounds in various styles as well as forms. The basic melodic structure that defines them is called ‘Raga’. The concepts of Raga and Tala give expression to the main components of music, that is melody and rhythm respectively. If Tala forms the rhythmic foundation upon which a composition is established, then Raga is the core of the composition’s melodic configuration and its elaboration spanning different forms and styles of Hindustani classical music. The classical character of Hindustani music is exemplified through the medium of Raga in that it adheres to strict rules, which are not seen in other streams of music. OBJECTIVE After studying this lesson, the learner would be able t
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