Ancient music can only be imagined by scholars, based on findings from a range of paleolithic sites, such as bones in which lateral holes have been pierced: these are usually identified as flutes,blown at one end like the Japanese shakuhachi. Instruments, such as the seven-holed flute and various types of stringed instruments have been recovered from the Indus Valley Civilization archaeological sites.
India has one of the oldest musical traditions in the world—references to Indian classical music (marga) can be found in the ancient scriptures of the Hindu tradition, the Vedas. The traditional music of China has a history stretching for around three thousand years. Music was an important part of cultural and social life in Ancient Greece: mixed-gender choruses performed for entertainment, celebration and spiritual ceremonies; musicians and singers had a prominent role in ancient Greek theater. In the 9th century, the Arab scholar al-Farabi wrote a book on music titled Kitab al-Musiqi al-Kabir ("Great Book of Music"). He played and invented a variety of musical instruments and devised the Arab tone system of pitch organisation, which is still used in Arabic music.

Western cultures
During the Medieval music era (500-1400), the only European repertory which has survived from before about 800 is the monophonic liturgical plainsong of the Roman Catholic Church, the central tradition of which was called Gregorian chant. Alongside these traditions of sacred and church music there existed a vibrant tradition of secular song. From the Renaissance music era (1400-1600), much of the surviving music of 14th century Europe is secular. By the middle of the 15th century, composers and singers used a smooth polyphony for sacred musical compositions. The introduction of commercial printing helped to disseminate musical styles more quickly and across a larger area.

Allegory of Music, by Filippino Lippi
The era of Baroque music (1600-1750) began when the first operas were written and when contrapuntal music became prevalent. German Baroque composers wrote for small ensembles including strings, brass, and woodwinds, as well as choirs, pipe organ, harpsichord, and clavichord. During the Baroque period, several major music forms were defined that lasted into later periods when they were expanded and evolved further, including the fugue, the invention, the sonata, and the concerto. The music of the Classical period (1750-1800) is characterized by homophonic texture, often featuring a prominent melody with accompaniment. These new melodies tended to be almost voice-like and singable. The now popular instrumental music was dominated by further evolution of musical forms initially defined in the Baroque period: the sonata, and the concerto, with the addition of the new form, the symphony. Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart are among the central figures of the Classical period.
In 1800, the Romantic era (1800-1890s) in music developed, with Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert as transitional composers who introduced a more dramatic, expressive style. During this era, existing genres, forms, and functions of music were developed, and the emotional and expressive qualities of music came to take precedence over technique and tradition. In Beethoven's case, motifs (developed organically) came to replace melody as the most significant compositional unit. The late 19th century saw a dramatic expansion in the size of the orchestra, and in the role of concerts as part of urban society. Later Romantic composers created complex and often much longer musical works. They used more complex chords and used more dissonance to create dramatic tension. With 20th century music, there was a vast increase in music listening as the radio gained popularity and phonographs were used to replay and distribute music. The focus of art music was characterized by exploration of new rhythms, styles, and sounds. Igor Stravinsky, Arnold Schoenberg, and John Cage were all influential composers in 20th century art music.
Jazz evolved and became a significant genre of music over the course of the 20th century, and during the second half of that century, rock music did the same. Jazz is an American musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States from a confluence of African and European music traditions. The style's West African pedigree is evident in its use of blue notes, improvisation, polyrhythms, syncopation, and the swung note.From its early development until the present, jazz has also incorporated music from 19th and 20th century American popular music.Jazz has, from its early 20th century inception, spawned a variety of subgenres, ranging from New Orleans Dixieland (1910s) to 1970s and 1980s-era jazz-rock fusion.
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed in the 1960s from 1950s rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, and country music. The sound of rock often revolves around the electric guitar or acoustic guitar, and it uses a strong back beat laid down by a rhythm section of electric bass guitar, drums, and keyboard instruments such as organ, piano, or, since the 1970s, digital synthesizers. Along with the guitar or keyboards, saxophone and blues-style harmonica are used as soloing instruments. In its "purest form", it "has three chords, a strong, insistent back beat, and a catchy melody."In the late 1960s and early 1970s, rock music branched out into different subgenres, ranging from blues rock and jazz-rock fusion to heavy metal and punk rock, as well as the more classical influenced genre of progressive rock.


Some popular songs Lyrics:
Guzarish (Tu Meri Adhuri Pyas Pyas) Lyrics Hindi Song Title: Guzarish (Tu Meri Adhuri Pyas Pyas) : GHAJINI Singer(s): JAVED ALI Cast(s): AAMIR KHAN , ASIN THOTTUMKAL , JIAH KHAN

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Tu Meri Adhuri Pyas Pyas, Tu Agayi Mann Ko Ras Ras, Aab Tho...
Tu Meri Adhuri Pyas Pyas, Tu Agayi Mann Ko Ras Ras
Aab Tho Thu Aaja Pass Paaaas, Hain Guzaaarish
Hain Haal To Dil Ka Tang Tang, Thu Rang Ja Mere Rang Rang
Bas Chalna Mere Sang Sang, Hain Guzaaarish
Kehde Thu Han Tho Zindagi, Chainon Se Chhutke Hasegi
Moti Hunge Moti Rahon Meinnn, Yeh Yeh Yeh
Tu Meri Adhuri Pyas Pyas, Tu Agayi Mann Ko Ras Ras
Aab Tho Thu Aaja Pass Pas..., Hain Guzaaarish
Khwaab Lekke, Raaton Mein Chal Raha Hon
Takrana Jao Kahin...
Aasha Ki Lon Hain Roshan, Phir Bhi Toffan Ka Dhar Hain
Lon Bhuj Na Jaye Kahin...
Bas Eak Haan Ki Guzaarish, Phir Hogi Khusiyon Ki Baarish
Tu Meri Adhuri Pyas Pyas, Tu Agayi Mann Ko Ras Ras
Aab Tho Thu Aaja Pass Paaaas, Hain Guzaaarish
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Oho Ohhhhhhhhhh Oho Ohhhhhhhhh..
Chanda Hain Aasman Hain, Aur Badal Bhee Gane Hain
Yeh Chandaaa Chup Jaye Na...
Tanhayi Das Rahin Hain, Aur Dhadkan Bad Rahi Hain
Eak Pal Bhi Chain Aaye Na...
Kaisi Aajab Dastaan Hain, Bheechainiyan Baas Yahan Hain Oh
Tu Meri Adhuri Pyas Pyas, Tu Agayi Mann Ko Ras Ras
Aab Tho Thu Aaja Pass Paaaas, Hain Guzaaarish
Hain Haal Tho Dil Ka Thang Thang, Thu Rang Ja Mere Rang Rang
Bas Chalna Mere Sang Sang, Hain Guzaaarish
Kehde Thu Han Tho Zindagi, Chainon Se Chhutke Hasegi
Moti Hunge Moti Rahon Meinnn, Yeh Yeh Yeh
Tu Meri Adhuri Pyas Pyas..
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Oho Ohhhhhhhhhh Oho Ohhhhhhhhh..


Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gayi Lyrics Hindi Song Title: Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gayi : GHAJINI Singer(s): SHREYA GHOSAL, BENNY DAYAL Cast(s): AAMIR KHAN , ASIN THOTTUMKAL , JIAH KHAN

Ho..Oo.., Ho Oo.., Hooo.., Ho.. Ho..Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gayi, Kismat Pe Aaye Naa Yakeen Utar Aayi Jeet Mein, Jaise Chaand Utar Ta HaiKabhi Haule Haule Dheere SeGun Guni Dhoop Ki Tarah Se Tarango Mein TumChhoo Ke Mujhe Guzari Ho YuhDekhu Tumhe Ya Main Sunoo, Tum Ho Sukoon Tum Ho Junoon..., Kyun Pehre Raat Aayi TumKaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gayi, Kismat Pe Aaye Naa Yakeen
Main To Yeh Sochta Tha, Ke Aaj Kal Kuch Bataane KoFursat Nahi Phir Bhi Tumhe Banaake WohMeri Nazar Main Chadh Gaya, Ruit Pe Duaa..Aur Ban GayaBadle Raaste Jharne Aur Nadi, Badli Deep Ki Tin TinChhede Zindagi Dhun Koi Nahi, Badli Barkhaa Ki RimjhimBadlengi Rituein Ada.., Par Main Rahoongi Sada..Usi Tarah Teri Baahon Mein Baahein Daal Ke Har Lamha Har PalZindagi Sitaar Hogayi, Rimjhim Malhaa HogayiMujhe Aata Nahi Kismat Pe Apni Yakeen Kaise Mujhko Mili Tu

YUVVRAAJ Movie Songs LyricsTu Meri Dost Hain Lyrics Hindi Song Title: Tu Meri Dost Hain : YUVVRAAJ Singer(s): BENNY DAYAL, SHREYA GHOSAL, A R RAHMAN Cast(s): SALMAN KHAN , ANIL KAPOOR , KATRINA KAIF , ZAYED KHAN , MITHUN CHAKRABORTY

Aaja Main Hawaon Pe Bithake Le ChalunTu Hi Toh, Tu Hi Toh Meri Doost HainAaja Main Khalaon Mein Uthake Le ChalunTu Hi Toh Meri Doost HainAwaaz Ka Dariya Hoon, Behta Hoon Main Nili Raaton MeinMain Jaagta Rehta Hoon, Neend Bhari Jheel Si Aankhon MeinAwaaz Hoon Main…Aaja Main Hawaon Pe Bithake Le ChaloonTu Hi Toh, Tu Hi Toh Meri Doost HainAaja Main Khalaon Mein Uthake Le ChaloonTu Hi Toh Meri Doost Hain
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