Owing to India's vastness and diversity, Indian music encompasses numerous genres in multiple varieties and forms which include classical music, falk, rock, and pop. It has a history spanning several millennia and developed over several geo-locations spanning the sub-continent. Music in India began as an integral part of socio-religious life.
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Classical Indian music is divided into two main traditions: Hindustani and Carnatic . Hindustani music is primarily associated with the northern regions of India, while Carnatic music is primarily associated with the southern regions.
The Indian classical music is one of the oldest unbroken musical traditions in the world. Historians suggest that origin of Indian classical music goes back to the Vedic times i.e. around 2000 B.C.