Indian music began as an integral part of socio-religious life in ancient times, with references to string and wind instruments in the Vedas. It flourished during the Mughal empire and has been used to instill patriotic feelings in Indians. Various folk music traditions emerged across Indian regions, such as Bihu dances in Assam celebrating the new year and the earth. A prominent Indian instrument is the sitar, a string instrument with movable frets and 18 to 20 strings.

1. Indian Music

2.  Music in India began
as an integral part of
socio-religious life.
 Indian music can be
described as having
been inaugurated
with Vedic hymns.
 There are references
to various string and
wind instruments like
drums and cymbals
in the Vedas.

3.  In the courts of Mughal emperors the
Indian music has flourished.

4.  The patriotic feelings have been instigated
within Indians through music.
 It is performed in wedding it creates a
special atmosphere.

5. Indian Folk Music
 Bihu of Assam
 Jeng Bihu dancers at Rongali Bihu celebration in Bangalore
 Bihu is the festival of New Year of Assam falling on mid
April. This is a festival of nature and mother earth where the
first day is for the cows and buffalos. Second day is for the
man.

6.  The famous instrument in India is the
Sitar (String Instrument)
 A sitar can have 18, 19 or 20 strings.
 The frets are movable.