WORLD MUSIC RESEARCH

ASSESSMENT BY ANGEL AND ELEANA Bollywood

ORIGINS OF
BOLLYWOOD
 Bollywood music is associated with India,
specifically the Hindi-language film industry
based in Mumbai. It encompasses a diverse
range of musical styles, blending Indian
classical, folk, pop, and sometimes Western
influences.
 Bollywood music was introduced and
developed approximately in the early 20th
century, with its roots in the Indian film
industry.
 Bollywood music primarily serves cultural and
leisure functions in society. It plays a
significant role in Indian cinema, providing
entertainment, enhancing storytelling, and
contributing to the overall cultural experience
for audiences.
MUSIC AND CULTURE
Provide a recording or youtube clip of your chosen music.
In Bollywood, music performance is central to storytelling,
featuring playback singers for actors, composed music, and
elaborate choreography.
Bollywood music is commonly heard during various occasions
such as weddings, festivals, celebrations, parties, and cultural
events. It serves as a form of entertainment and adds to the festive
atmosphere of these gatherings.
Bollywood music, like Western music, entertains and is influenced
by popular culture. It spans diverse genres, is commercially driven,
and enjoys global appeal. Yet, each reflects unique cultural
backgrounds.
Bollywood music differs from Western music in its cultural
influences, language, and themes. It incorporates Hindi or regional
languages and reflects Indian cinema's unique themes..
Instruments used in the music
and how the sound is created
 An instrument used in this music is The Sitar.
 The sitar, a traditional Indian instrument, comprises several
parts: the tumba (resonating chamber), dandi (neck), parda
(fretboard), kunti (tuning pegs), tarafdar or javari (bridge), and
strings. The tumba is typically made from a hollowed gourd,
while the dandi and parda are crafted from wood like teak or
rosewood. The tuning pegs may be wood or metal, and the
bridge is traditionally bone or ivory. Strings are typically steel,
contributing to the sitar's unique sound.
 The sitar produces sound through plucking strings, which are
pressed to change pitch. Sympathetic strings vibrate
harmoniously, enriching the sound. The resonating chamber
amplifies sound, and the bridge transmits vibrations, resulting
in the sitar's unique tone.
 Provide a recording or youtube clip of your instrument.
BIblioGRAPHY
The History and Evolution of
Bollywood music –
https://splice.com
Bollywood music – introduction,
history and evolution –
https://www.ipassio.com
Music of India –
https://en.wikipedia.org
A Journey through Bollywood
music – https://essentiallypop.com
On The Rhythms In Bollywood
Films – https://brettworks.com This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC

Sitar | Musical Instruments –

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