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Performing Arts: Music, Dance and Drama

NIOS · Class 10 · Indian Culture and Heritage

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Topics in Performing Arts: Music, Dance and Drama

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1. Concept of Performing Arts

  • Art is an expression of human emotions in an aesthetic way.
  • Human emotions are grouped into nine navras: hasya, bhayanak, rudra, karun, vir, adbhut, vibhatsa, shaanti and shringaar.
  • Performing arts include singing, dancing and acting.
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2. Indian Classical Music

  • Indian classical music has two main traditions: Hindustani classical music of North India and Carnatic music of South India.
  • The earliest text exclusively dealing with performing arts is Bharata's Natyashastra.
  • Natyashastra was compiled between the 2nd century BC and the 2nd century AD and has six chapters on music.
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3. Carnatic Music

  • Carnatic music is the classical music tradition of South India.
  • The three main composers of Carnatic compositions lived between AD 1700 and 1850: Shyam Shastri, Thyagaraja and Mutthuswami Dikshitar.
  • Purandardasa was another great composer of Carnatic music, distinct from the three main composers.
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4. Dance in India

  • The Rig Veda mentions dance and danseuse.
  • Dance in India can be traced back to the Harappan culture through the bronze statue of a dancing girl.
  • Dance is used to express joy and religious ideas.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Performing arts as a major part of Indian culture and heritage, expressed through music, dance, drama, and folk theatre

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Performing Arts: Music, Dance and Drama covers several key topics that are frequently asked in NIOS Class 10 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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