Continued from Part Eight – Dhruva Gana in Natya Part Nine (of 22) – Musical Instruments in Natyashastra Role of instruments in Samgita 1.1. The term Samgita in the early Indian context meant a composite art-form comprising Gita (vocal singing), Vadya (instrumental accompaniments) and Nrtta or Nartana the limb movement or dance (Gitam, Vadyam, Nrttam … Continue reading Music of India – a brief outline – Part Nine