Details the origin, history, philosophy, ritual, composition and performance of classical Indian music and talks of its relationship with the Hindu religion. The basic musical form is the raga, and the sitar is now extensively used in this classical style. Enables the viewing of a sitar performance. Suitable for upper primary and secondary levels.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009860
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Religion
Documentary
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Hinduism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → India - Religion
Educational & Instructional
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
History → History
Music & Performing Arts → Music - India
Music & Performing Arts → Music appreciation
Music & Performing Arts → Musical instruments
Music & Performing Arts → Musical instruments - Construction
Music & Performing Arts → Musical instruments - History
Performance
Performance → Music - Performance
Short films
Short films → Short films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)