Music is considered to be one of the most popular art forms in the whole world. The primary medium of music is sound and silence. Pitch, rhythm, dynamics, timbre and texture are some of the common elements that make up music. The very definition of music varies widely between different countries and their prevalent cultures. Accordingly, the performance, creation and significance of music also changes with changes in the time and place. There are several stages that music has passed through over time and the forms of music have been named accordingly. Some of these types are Renaissance music, the Baroque era of music, Classical period music, Romantic era music and modern day music. Music has been one of the oldest recorded art forms in India and Indian classical music is one of the most ancient musical traditions in the world. Music can be composed for a variety of purposes such as aesthetic, entertainment, personal and commercial. The Indian music industry is one of the oldest music industries in the world and is concerned with protecting music directors’ copyrights and supporting the industry’s growth. At the same time, as with other countries in the world, India has also been negatively affected by music piracy and overall declining sales. Hide this