Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.s1.t3.34

v2.c11.s1.t3.34

(5) Several important vocal music modes: The representative vocal music works are “Dhrupad” and “Khyal” in the north Indian classical music. “Dhrupad” was a vocal music developed in the court during 15ᵗʰ and 16ᵗʰ centuries CE. Lyrics are mostly sung for Gods, emperors or heroes with a respectful style and less Gamaka used. Today, “Khyal” is one of the most common vocal music in the north Indian music and is also more gorgeous and lyric than “Dhrupad”. It is developed by absorbing some characteristics of Persia music based on the Indian folk songs.