Encyclopaedia of Indian Music/Amrita Priyamvada. New Delhi, Anmol, 2007, xvi, 384 p., ISBN 81-261-3114-4.

    Contents: Preface. 1. Origin of Indian music. 2. Historical background of Indian music. 3. Epic era to dynasty. 4. Forms and instruments. 5. From Gandharva music to folk music. 6. Musicologists and composers of the 19 century. 7. Musicians of the 19 and 20 century. 8. Indian classical music. 9. North Indian classical music. 10. Carnatic music. 11. Hindustani Khayal singing. 12. Gharana and schools. 13. Modern musicians. 14. Modern instruments. Bibliography. Index.

    "This book contains vital information on Indian Music, eminent musicians and musicologists in the field of music. The chapters portray the different facets of the theory of music, the tradition of music and its performance, the science of music, the concept of voice and rhythm, the dance in its many splendours. In total, these chapters cover a wide range of music and performing arts. An attempt has been made hereinto study the Gharana and schools in Indian music. Each chapter deals with a complete study of the various schools of Indian music and the important contributions on each treatise. This book also covers the various aspects of Tala. The introduction gives a proper evaluation of various types of Tala and a note on different composers." (jacket)

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