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Sarangi
The sārangī is a bowed, short-necked three-stringed instrument played in traditional music from South Asia – Punjabi folk music, Rajasthani folk music, Sindhi folk music, Haryanvi folk music, Braj folk music, and Boro folk music (there known as the ''serja'') – in Pakistan, South India and Bangladesh. It is said to most resemble the sound of the human voice through its ability to imitate vocal ornaments such as '' Gamaks or Gamakam'' (shakes) and '' meends'' (sliding movements). The Nepali sarangi is similar but is a folk instrument, unornate and four-stringed. Playing The repertoire of ''sarangi'' players is traditionally very closely related to vocal music. Nevertheless, a concert with a solo sarangi as the main item will sometimes include a full-scale '' raag'' presentation with an extensive ''alap'' (the unmeasured improvisatory development of the raga) in increasing intensity (''alap'' to ''jor'' to ''jhala'') and several compositions in increasing tempo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarangi (Nepali)
The Nepali Sarangi () is a Nepali folk instrument. It is a chordophone played by bowing. Traditionally in Nepal, the Sarangi was only played by people of Gandarbha or Gaine, Gaine caste (both contested and interchangeable terms), who sing narrative tales and folk song, however, in present days, its popularity extends beyond the Gandharba community and is widely used and played by other caste members as well. It has also garnered much interest in other music genres, such as Nepali rock and film music. While the Sarangi has become the quintessential Gandharba instrument, its counterpart, the ''arbajo'',. ''... one of the most important of these rites is puja 'worship' performed to music of the sararigi and the arbajo, believed to be its predecessor.'' which is a plucked lute, has fallen into obscurity. Construction Traditional Project Sarangi, Nepali Sarangi is not standardized with regards to shape, construction materials, or scale or key. It is made up of a single piece of wood ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarangi Tuning
The sārangī is a bowed, short-necked three-stringed instrument played in traditional music from South Asia – Punjabi folk music, Rajasthani folk music, Sindhi folk music, Haryanvi folk music, Braj folk music, and Boro folk music (there known as the ''serja'') – in Pakistan, South India and Bangladesh. It is said to most resemble the sound of the human voice through its ability to imitate vocal ornaments such as '' Gamaks or Gamakam'' (shakes) and '' meends'' (sliding movements). The Nepali sarangi is similar but is a folk instrument, unornate and four-stringed. Playing The repertoire of ''sarangi'' players is traditionally very closely related to vocal music. Nevertheless, a concert with a solo sarangi as the main item will sometimes include a full-scale '' raag'' presentation with an extensive ''alap'' (the unmeasured improvisatory development of the raga) in increasing intensity (''alap'' to ''jor'' to ''jhala'') and several compositions in increasing tempo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gandarbha
The Gandarbha caste () or Gaine () are a tribal community which belongs to the Indo-Aryans, Indo-Aryan ethnic group from the central, hilly region of Nepal. They have also been called a "caste of professional musicians" and "itinerant bards." By tradition they make their living by singing Gandarbha Geet or Gaine Geet, a type of folk song. The Gandarbhas traditionally work as travelling musicians and play traditional folk and historical songs. They improvise songs too, incorporating news into them as a service, in return for which they receive donations of food or other things. They use the ''sarangi (Nepal), Nepali sarangi'', a type of violin, as their main musical instrument. The ''sarangi'' has been an iconic musical instrument identified with the Gandarbha people. The instrument has replaced another instrument they played, the aarbajo, which was larger and "more cumbersome." They speak their own language which is called Parse kura. Due to many caste-based discriminations in Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarinda (instrument)
A sarinda or saranda is a stringed folk musical instrument from North and Eastern India and Pakistan, similar to the sarangi, lute, and the fiddle. The sarinda is played with a bow and is crafted from a single wooden block, and features three playable strings, consisting of two steel strings and one made from gut, along with a total of thirty-six sympathetic strings. These strings cascade down a slender waist and traverse an oval-shaped resonating chamber, which is partially adorned with animal skin. It is played while sitting on the ground in a vertical orientation. History The sarinda was first introduced to the Sikhs by the fifth Sikh guru, Guru Arjan, who used to play it while performing kirtan. Regional variations The sarangi and Nepali sarangi are similar to the sarinda. The Boro people call the sarinda "serja" or "serenja". In 2022, the sarinda was awarded a Geographical indication (GI) certificate. Usage Several ethnic groups of India, such as the Bauls ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music Of Haryana
Folk music of Haryana has two main forms: classical folk music of Haryana and desi folk music of Haryana (country music of Haryana). They take the form of ballads and pangs of parting of lovers, valor and bravery, harvest and happiness. History Haryana is rich in musical tradition and even places have been named after ragas, for example Charkhi Dadri district has many villages named: Nandyam, Sarangpur, Bilawala, Brindabana, Todi, Asaveri, Jaisri, Malakoshna, Hindola, Bhairvi, and Gopi Kalyana. Folk music Classical Folk Music of Haryana The classical form of Haryana music is closely associated with and based on Indian classical music. The Indian state of Haryana has produced a number of kinds of folk music, and has also produced innovations in Indian classical music. Hindustani classical ragas are used to sing Alha-Khand (1663-1202 CE) about bravery of Alha and Udal, Jaimal Fatta of Maharana Udai Singh II of Chittor (Maharana Udai Singh was the son of Rana Sanga a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rasiya
Rasiya is a popular genre of Indian folk music from the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh. The style of rasiya consists of multiple sub genres and is performed in a variety of different contexts. The songs have been known to portray a wide range of topics however, they are most commonly sung to a set of stock tunes that often portrays the love of the Hindu god Krishna and goddess Radha. The term rasiya is the Hindi word for “epicure” which refers to the male suitors, or the god Krishna himself as depicted in the songs. Rasiya's are sung and typically played with a variety of instruments, the most common are the “dholak” drums, sarangi, and harmonium. This style of music is commonly associated with the popular ancient Hindu festival of Holi and is often performed by villagers, professional entertainers, as well as participants in temple song sessions. Characteristics Rasiyas are characterised by a frequent use of a set of stock melodies which are used equally throughout the g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esraj
The or ''esraaj'' (from the Shahmukhi: اسراج) is a stringed instrument found in two forms throughout South Asia. It is a relatively recent instrument, being only about 300 years old. It is found in Pakistan and North India, primarily Punjab, where it is used in Sikh music, and West Bengal where it is used in Rabindra Sangeet and Classical Music. The is a modern variant of the , differing slightly in structure. The and its variant, the , had been declining in popularity for many decades. By the 1980s, the instrument was nearly extinct. However, with the rising influence of the " Gurmat Sangeet" movement in an effort to revive the traditional instrumentation of Sikh Kirtan, the instrument has been once again attracting attention. In West Bengal, Rabindranath Tagore made this instrument mandatory for all the students of the (Music Academy) in Visva-Bharati University (otherwise known as Shantiniketan). Because of this, is considered the main accompanying instrument for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sympathetic String
Sympathetic strings or resonance strings are auxiliary strings found on many Indian musical instruments, as well as some Western Baroque instruments and a variety of folk instruments. They are typically not played directly by the performer (except occasionally as an effect), only indirectly through the tones that are played on the main strings, based on the principle of sympathetic resonance. The resonance is most often heard when the fundamental frequency of the string is in unison or an octave lower or higher than the catalyst note, although it can occur for other intervals, such as a fifth, with less effect. Description Sympathetic strings are used to enhance the sound of an instrument. Some instruments have only a few sympathetic strings such as the Hardanger fiddle (pictured above right). Other instruments which have more include the sitar with 11-13 sympathetic strings and sarod with 15 sympathetic strings, and the sarangi, which has a total of 37 sympathetics. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sindhi Music
Sindhi folk music () is traditional folk music and singing from Sindh, which is sung and generally performed in 5 genres that originated in Sindh, the first genre "Bait" styles. The Bait style is vocal music in Sanhoon (low voice) and Graham (high voice). Second style "Waee" instrumental music is performed in a variety of ways using a string instrument. Waee, also known as Kafi. Sindhi folk music was popularized by great Sindhi sufi poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai. Sindhi folk genres or singing styles Besides Sindhi folk genres of Bait, Wae and Kafi other Sindhi folk genres include; * Lada/Sehra/Geech: in this genre folk songs are song for special days and occasions like weddings, engagements, birth of a child etc, Sehra and Lada are genre of expressing emotions like joy, happiness, sadness etc, it is sung by females in a group, with various Sindhi folk musical instruments like dhul, Thali, kanjiri, ghungro etc. * Dhammal: this is a folk style of singing as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taus (instrument) used in North India with a peacock-shaped resonator called a ''mayuri'', and is played with the neck of the instrument on bow.
References to the mayuri veena have been found in Mālavikāgnimitram, ''Malavikagnimitra'', written by the Sanskrit poet Kalidasa between the 4th to 5th centuries CE. The name ''taus'' is a Persian language, Persian translation of the word Peafowl, 'peacock', or ''mayura'' in Sanskrit.
The taus, also known as the mayuri veena, is a bowed string instrument from North India. It is a form of veena The ''veena'', also spelled ''vina'' ( IAST: vīṇā), is any of various chordophone instruments from the Indian subcontinent. Ancient musical instruments evolved into many variations, such as lutes, zithers and arched harps. Origin story Bhai Avtar Singh, a well-known taus player and Ragi (Sikhism), ragi who practiced the historic style of kirtan, tells the story of the invention of the Taus i ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Folk Music Of Punjab
Punjabi folk music (, or Punjabi Folk) is the traditional music on the traditional musical instruments of the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent. There is a great repertoire of music from the time of birth through the different stages of joy and sorrow till death. The folk music invokes the traditions as well as the hardworking nature, bravery and many more things that the Punjabi people, people of Punjab get from its gateway-to-India geographical location. Due to the large area with many sub-regions, the folk music has minor lingual differences but invokes the same feelings. The sub-regions Bar Region, Bar, Malwa (Punjab), Malwa, Doaba, Majha, Pothohar, and hills areas, have numerous folk songs. Punjabi dance OP Bhangra (music), Bhangra music which is a genre of Punjabi modern music invented in Britain by the Punjabi diaspora. General features of musical style Rhythm The rhythm of Punjabi folk music is very simple. unlike the rhythms of Bhangra music which are general ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
