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Temporal Association and Perception of Rāgas: Testing Hindustani Classical Time-Theory Among Listeners

Author(s) Mr. Soumya Biswajit
Country India
Abstract Hindustani Classical Music follows a unique time-theory, laid down by different scholars from ages and finally culminating in the one laid down by Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande in his book Kramik Pustak Malika (Vol:1-8) where each Raaga is associated with a specific time of the day or season, believed to enhance its aesthetic and emotional impact.
However, this system is largely understood and followed by trained Hindustani Classical musicians and connoisseurs, i.e., the ones who are already familiar with the concept of the time theory. This study aims to investigate whether the temporal associations of Raagas hold significance for a diverse range of listeners who have different degrees of understanding of this theory. Through an empirical approach, this diverse group of participants will be exposed to 8 Raagas pertaining to the 8 different prahars of the day.
Their temporal perceptions and responses will be analysed to determine whether they subconsciously align with traditional associations or if their experiences differ. The findings of this research will contribute to the ongoing discourse on the cognitive and affective perception of music, questioning whether the time-theory is an intrinsic phenomenon or a culturally reinforced practice.
Keywords Hindustani Music, Time Theory, Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande
Field Arts > Movies / Music / TV
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-06-30
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.49868
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9r8dj
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