![]() ![]() ![]() It is probably because of this very concept that various parts of the musical instruments have derived names such head, face, mouth, trunk, arm etc. It is called a Divine veena (stringed instrument). When studying the origin of musical instruments the human body itself is considered an ancient instrument. These instruments are played in temples, churches etc. Some instruments are to be played individually while others are only used for accompaniment. Some of them are used in orchestra. ![]() Musical instruments from Goa are categorised into percussion, sound and individually played instruments. This is but natural as formerly Goa was ruled by different dynasties from South Bharat. One striking point about the musical instruments from Goa is that most folk music and musical instruments are strongly influenced by traditions of South Bharat. The study of creation of musical instruments, technique of playing them and experiments on flow of wind performed in that connection are considered extremely important in anthropology. That is precisely why musical instruments which have arisen from local traditions are absolutely essential from the viewpoint of anthropology. The lifestyle of man is internally linked to the musical traditions of his civilisation. The musical life of any civilisation is totally linked with the actual life, and social and cultural lifestyle of that community. The history of Goa can be tracked from its different forms of music and musical instruments.
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