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Music and Dance in Ancient India

Subject: History

Book: NCERT History Class 6

Artistic expression in early Indian culture.
- **Instruments and Musical Traditions**:
- Veena, tabla, dhol.
- **Temple and Court Dances**:
- Bharatnatyam, Kathak.
- **Role of Music in Religious Rituals**:
- Vedic chants, devotional songs.

**Possible Exam Questions:**
1. What were the main musical instruments in ancient India?
2. How did temple dances influence Indian culture?
3. What is the significance of Bharatnatyam?
4. How did Vedic chants shape early Indian music?
5. What role did music play in social and religious events?

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