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None of the social and religions
Functions
complete without
hance and folk music. Generally
Flis Loom is associated by dance
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.
