Part II
Some of the ancient texts of Hinduism such as the Samaveda are structured entirely to melodic themes, it is a sections of Rigveda set to music. The Samaveda is organised into two formats. One part is based on music meter and another one is on rituals.

The swaras have about 12 different forms and different combinations, which are made to sit under the names of different Ragas. 

The lyrical part of the song is called "Sahityam" means singing the swaras all together but using the lyrics of the song.

The hymns of Samaveda contain melodic content, form, rhythm and metric organisation. The Rigveda also insert musical meter, without the kind of elaboration found in the Samaveda.

                                                                                

 

 About picture: Five Gandharvas from 4th-5th century CE, North West South Asia, carrying the four types of musical instruments. Gandharvas are discussed in Vedik era literature.

In the ancient traditions of Hinduism, two musical genre appeared, namely Gandharva (formal music) and Gana (informal music).

The Gandharva music also implied divine associations and while Gana aslo implied singing.

The Vedic Sanskrit musical tradition had spread widely in the Indian subcontinent.

About my blog: While reading this post you would have come to know that music was discovered long long ago. It is beyond history and it is im-memorable.

For more information wait for my upcoming post.