What was originally used in Renaissance secular vocal music?

Facts about Rajgir Dance Festival

Rajgi Mahotsav, is a festival of dance and music which was started way back in 1986. Formerly known as Rajgir Nritaya (Dance) Mahotsav, the festival is a major tourist attraction to the holy city of Rajgir in Bihar. The Rajgir Dance festival is celebrated annually for three days showcasing the traditional and unique cultural...

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Piano as a Musical Instrument

The Piano is an acoustic musical instrument that Bartolomeo Cristofori invented in 1700. The first instrument was made out of wood, where there were wooden hammers, and the strings were attached to those. However, the hammers were coated with some woollen-like soft material. Many of the early pianists used leather. The...

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India's Most Famous Music Styles

The art that speaks without speaking, the art that easily touches a person’s heart and soul without much effort, Music is an art that needs no language to understand or admire. In fact, music is the wellspring of energy. On the other hand, music is an integral part of Indian culture or social-religious life. It’s true that...

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Indian classical music

By: Manjari Singh The Indian classical music is rich with its historical, cultural, theoretical and aesthetic form. India has its own vibrant culture and customs. Classical music of India forms the very important part of this culture. The origin of the Indian Music can be be found in the ancient literature and scriptures....

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