Music/ Sangeet - The basis for Indian music is ‘Sangeet`.

Sangeet is a combination of three art

forms: Vocal music, instrumental music and dance. Although these three art forms were
originally derived from the single field of stagecraft. Today these three forms have differentiated
into complex and highly refined individual art forms.

Music has been in practice in Bangladesh region from very ancient times. Two very basic genres
of music were marga or classical music, based on ragas, and deshi or regional music having
closely linked with indigenous traits. In classical music the manner of rendition is important,
whereas in deshi songs both words and tunes are equally emphasized. Music is a universal
language. It conveys message, feelings and emotions. Music has very intimate relationship with
our social and cultural history. Music is pleasing and harmonious sound. Music

Tala/ Rhythm : Tala is the rhythmic time cycle of India. Tempo/ Laya may vary from

Fast – druta

Medium – Madhya

Slow – vilambita

Dadratala (6 beats)

Rhythmic subdivision : 3+3

Used in: thumri, bhajan

- stress
- beat

Dhin Dhin Dha Na Tin Na - bol

1 2 3 4 5 6 - beat-counter

+/× - Sam, the main stress of the tala, showing by clapping hand.

0 – khali, `empty` beat, showing by waving hand.