The Mughal empire played a big part in the music of India. During their rule, Indian classical music was well known and emerged into two separate traditions of the north and south due to Islamic influence. New classical music, Khayal and Ghazal transformed during the time of the Mughal rule. The khayal form of music is said to be a mix of musical theory and Persian musical expression.
Also new instruments were introduced like the Sitar, Sarod, and Tabla. The Sarod and Sitar are the most commonly used instruments for classical music in northern India. They are instruments with strings, somewhat resembling a guitar. Tabla are Indian drums made out of wood and steel or iron and are used in many traditional and classical songs. Classical music was very popular when the Mughals were ruling especially when Akbar was in power because he was very into the arts. Here is a video of two men playing Tabla drums and a Sarod!
It is very interesting that the Mughal Dynasty had such an impact on the music of Pakistan. I am wondering if there could be a comparison between the traditional Mughal music and that of Pakistan's popular music today.
ReplyDeleteGeorgia, very interesting information. I really enjoyed your video, its amazing how it sounds like there are multiple sting instruments being played but in fact its only one, the Sarod. Cool stuff!
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