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complete without

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instrumental

music

The

songs express their »

moods, thought

expressions. The rural life

the human soul tied to the soil

and nature

are expressed in this

form of music. The culture, ethnicity

diversity, nature, occupations

life, toils and misery, history

back ground are all expressed

here.

India's rich cultural diversity

has greatly contributed to various

forms of folk music. Almost every

region in India has its own form

of folk music that reflects the way

of life of that region. Earliest

records of Indian folk music are

found in the vedic literature which

Dates back to 1500 B. c.

Traditional Common people: cultures

rural life medium of entertainmen:

Every part of the country bares its soul to you with their music. The folk music of India, the music of
the carth

is craft of the indigenous and it is the most soulful thing you'd ever hear. The exotic melodies, the
rare

instruments,

the words, simple yet

true as life is something travel every corner of the country for. To all those
who have a penchant for the plethora of folk music in India,

here's a list of some of the finest of them

1. Bihugeet - Assam

They have the sweetest melodies and heart touching lyrics of the daily life. They songs talk about life
in the

farmland, the picturesque rural Assam, their dreams, aspirations and of course, love. Bihugeeti is
generally

associated with the Bihu dance performed by group of young girls and boys, dressed in their
traditional attire,

holding each other and

swaying in unison

Bihu beats are generally very groovy but in a very tranquil, unwinding manner. Makes you move
your body

even before you know it.

2. Lavani - Maharashtra

The folk music from the western parts of the country essentially dance music played general to the
foot tapping

beats of the dholki. The songs are generally sung by women, and although the style is folk, there are
a lot of

classical elements which makes it all the more interesting

Lavani songs are often used in theatrical performances with erotic or socio-politically charged lyrics.
Over the

years, the music has also had its influence over Indian pop music.

3. Baul - Bengal

Baul is a word that is derived from the Sanskrit word, Batul that means divine inspired insanity. The
lyrics are

mostly full of philosophical metaphors while the melodies resonate through the open fields of rural
Bengal,

ebbing into the horizon

With instruments such as Khamak, Ektara and Dotara, the Bauls, inspired by Hinduism as well as
Sufism,
sing their songs as they travel for a philosophical enlightenment.

A. Questionnaire based on Indian Folk Music.

( 40 Marks). Write all answers in your own

words.

1. Write a note in detail as to what is Folk Music

and describe the salient features.

2. Name 6 musical instruments used in

different forms of Folk Music.

3. Name 3 folk forms where we find an essence

of indian classical music.

4. In which states we find " Kajari " as a folk

form? How did "kajari " acquired its name?

5. Which folk form is called " boatman song"

and "song of the fisherman "?

6. In which 2 folk forms do we find the

influence of "indian pop" and " western culture "?

7. Write a note on "Baul" form of folk music.

8. Define:

a) gana

b) jugni

c) Gamathisai

d) bihu beats

e) Dulpod beats

9. Name forms of folk music where the lyrics

are based on the occupation of the local

population I.e "harvesting".

10. Name folk forms which has got a

melancholic flavour attached to it.

11. What is pandavani??

(pls note: all questions need to be

answered..theres no option. Pls take care while

taking the photographs of ur answer sheet..the

brightness should be proper)

B. Sing a folk song as per your choice.