The dictionary of Hindustani classical music

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The dictionary of Hindustani classical music

Bimalakanta Roychaudhuri

(Performing arts series, v. 8)

Motilal Banarsidass, 2000

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Bhāratīya sangītakosha

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"The first Bengali version ... published in 1965"--Note

"In this English version 'Gharana-table' has been left out because we plan to publish another book on gharana, where the subject will be dealt with separately in detail."--P. [vii]

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This book contains the musical terms as found in the old sastras and are also in common use. It explains, these terms in simple language with reference to their history of origin. It also narrates description of seventy eight different musical instruments and fort-seven different Talas. It also contains Western musical instruments that have long come to be used in Indian Music. It is essential aid to research-scholars and students of music.

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