Rhythm and Melody: Indian Music · Music Theory

Foundations of Raga and Tala

Understanding the melodic frameworks and rhythmic cycles that define Indian classical music.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a specific Raga influence the listener's emotional state?
  2. 2In what ways does the Tala system provide structure while allowing for improvisation?
  3. 3How does the time of day or season affect the performance of certain musical scales?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Hindustani Music - Raga and Tala - Class 8
Class: Class 8
Subject: Fine Arts
Unit: Rhythm and Melody: Indian Music
Period: Music Theory

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