Art Integrated Project On Indian Music & Dance: Presented By: Rahul Pandey Class: XII Arts Roll No. 34

ART INTEGRATED
PROJECT ON INDIAN
MUSIC & DANCE
Presented by:
Rahul Pandey
Class: XII Arts
Roll no. 34
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to express my special
thanks of gratitude to my English
Teacher Mrs. Krishna Dey for their able
guidance and support in completing the
project.
I would also like to extend my gratitude
to the Principal Sir Mr. P.K. Nayak for
providing me with all the facility that
was required.
Music & Dance
Culture in India
India boasts of exceptionally rich performing arts.
There are just one or two kinds of music and dance
forms in India. India has various kinds of exquisite
classical dance forms and music along with folk
dances and songs.
Each art form represents the culture in a beautiful and
impressive way which is incomparable to any other.
Dance and music are few of the oldest part of the
traditions of the ancient India.
If one closely look most of the songs and classical
dance are devotional by nature. Many of them are
performed beautifully expressing the mood and
emotions of the protagonist.
INDIA MUSIC
CULTURE
 The classical music of India can be categorised
into broad traditions which are North Indian and
South Indian. Both the traditions are called with
different names.
 The North Indian tradition is called as
Hindustani Sangeet and is comprised of various
kinds such as Dhrupad, Dhamar, Khayal, Tappa
and Thumri. While the South Indian tradition of
music is known as Carnatic Sangeet.
 The music mainly depends on two crucial
aspects-‘raag’ symbolising the melodic form and
the ‘taal’ representing the rhythmic form.
 For Indian classical music different kinds of
instruments are used in their unique ways. Some
of these are Tantru (stringed), Susir (wind),
Avanada (percussion) and Ghana (gongs, bells
and cymbals).
FEW OF THE MAIN
MUSICAL
INSTRUMENTS IN
THE INDIAN
CLASSICAL MUSIC
SUCH AS:
SITAR
 Sitaris a string musical instrument and is one of

the most important of all. It is seen mostly
accompanying classical singing.
SAROD
 Sarodis also an important string musical

instrument. It is made out of the carefully chosen
teakwood and is covered with the goat skin.
TANPURA
 A crucialmusical instrument of India with four

strings tuned to a tunic, Tanpura has three main
kinds. These are Miraj style, Tanjore style and a
tamburi.
VICHITRA VEENA
 Played like guitar, Vichitra veena is one of the

Indian musical instrument used extensively in
the classical music. It appears like a rudra veena.
INDIA DANCE
CULTURE
 Coming to dance forms, they are mostly weaved
around various ‘rasas’ meaning emotions. There
are 9 kinds of rasa which defines the mood of the
dance and the songs of India. Hasya (happiness),
shoka (sorrow), krodha (anger), karuna
(compassion), bhibasta (disgust), adhbhuta
(wonder), bhaya (fear), viram (courage) &
shanta (serenity) are the nine rasas.
Some of the popular
forms of Indian classical
dances which have been
acknowledged
internationally are:
KATHAK
KATHAK
 Thisdance form of Kathak is known for its

exciting and impressive quality of the
footwork and rapid pirouettes. The word
‘Kathak’ has been derived from the word
‘katha’ which means a storyteller. The
dance form of Kathak was originated from
the nomadic bards of ancient North India.
It has been extensively influenced by the
Mughal tradition and thus presents an
amazing combination of Hindu-Muslim
texture. Later with Mughal coming in
power, this dance from was introduced in
the courts which moved the dance from its
religious association to entertainment.
ODISSI
ODISSI
 Odissiwas a traditional dance which was
mainly performed in temples. This was a
form of religious offering by the temple
dancers. This dance form with its
exceptional technique, style, its stages, the
repertoire along with finale is one of the
most popular and acclaimed Indian
classical dances.
MANIPURI
MANIPURI
 Thisdance form is mostly based on the
theme of Raas Leela. Raas Leela
represents the cosmic dance of Lord
Krishna and the cowherd maidens. Dance
from clearly depict the life of the people
of that land. The Manipuris worship Lord
Vishnu and this dance form also revolves
around various life of Lord Vishnu.
BHARATNATYAM
BHARATNATYAM
 Oneof the oldest and most popular dance
forms is Bharatnatyam. It was originated
from Southern part of India and is now
famous all over the world. In this dance
form, you will find equal presentation of
music, movements and mime.
KUCHIPUDI
KUCHIPUDI
 Thisdance was originated from the state

of Andhra Pradesh in southern India. This
dance form was derived from the
scriptures and mythology.
KATHAKALI
KATHAKALI
 Thisnot just a dance from but a

combination of dance with drama. In
Kathakali the performers depict various
characters from Indian mythology. This is
mainly from two of the Indian epics
namely the Ramayana and the
Mahabharata.
MOHINIATTAM
MOHINIATTAM
 Thisform of dance is mostly performed by

women and usually solo. It mostly
symbolises love and devotion for the gods.
This dance form originated in the state of
Kerala. This maiden dance has a story
behind it according to which Lord Vishnu
took the guise of ‘Mohini’ in order to
eventually destroy the devil Bhasmasura.
 The country of India has various folk
dances as well depicting wide range of
culture and traditions. These are
performed in all kinds of function varying
from weddings to birth of a child to
religious ceremonies.
 Some of the popular folk dances of India
are Kud, Bhangra, Lahoor, Hazagiri, Ruk
Mar Nacha, Purulia Chhau, Rangoli Bihu,
Singhi Chham, Karma, Cheraw Dance,
Hojagiri, Bardo Chham, Chang Lo, Lahoo
and Thang Ta, etc
THANK
YOU

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 Sitaris a string musical instrument and is one of

 Sarodis also an important string musical

 A crucialmusical instrument of India with four

 Played like guitar, Vichitra veena is one of the

 Thisdance form of Kathak is known for its

 Thisdance was originated from the state

 Thisnot just a dance from but a

 Thisform of dance is mostly performed by

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