Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.s1.t4.8

v2.c11.s1.t4.8

Bharata’s *Natya-sastra* has fully discussed the theories of Indian ancient music, dance and drama. Please refer to chapters XXVIII to XXXVI for discussions of music; in the book, the “Swara” named with regard to special tones of Sa, Re, Ga and Ma in Indian music, has become the foundation of Indian classical music so far.