The music of India includes multiple varieties of folk music, pop, and Indian classical music. India's classical music tradition, including Hindustani music and Carnatic, has a history spanning millennia and developed over several eras. Music in India began as an integral part of socio-religious life.
A Lady Playing the Tanpura, ca. 1735 India (Rajasthan, Kishangarh)
The music of India includes multiple varieties of folk music, pop, and Indian classical music.India's classical music tradition, including Hindustani music and Carnatic, has a history spanning millennia and developed over several eras.