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Music in Bangladesh
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Classical forms of the sub-continent predominate in Bangladeshi dance. The folk, tribal and Middle Eastern traits are
also common. Among the tribal dances, particularly popular are Monipuri and Santal. Rural girls are in the habit of dancing
that does not require any grammar or regulations. Bangla songs like jari and shari are presented accompanied with dance of
both male and female performers.
The traditional music in Bangladesh shares the perspectives of that of the Indian
sub-continent. Music in Bangladesh can be divided into three distinct categories -classical, folk and modern. The classical
music, both vocal and instrumental is rooted in the remote past of the sub-continent. Ustad Alauddin Khan and Ustad Ayet Ali
Khan are two names in classical instrumental music who are internationally known.
The store of folk song abounds in
spiritual lyrics of Lalan Shah, Hasan Raja, Romesh Shill and many anonymous lyricists. Bangla music arena is enriched with
Jari, Shari, Bhatiali, Murshidi and other types of folk songs. Rabindra Sangeet and Nazrul Sangeet are Bangalees' precious
heritage. Modern music is also practiced widely. Contemporary patterns have more inclinations to west. Pop song and band groups
are also coming up mainly in Dhaka City.
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Musical Instruments
Bangladesh has a good number of musical instruments originally of her
own. Originally country musical instruments include, Banshi (bamboo flute), Dhole (wooden drums), Ektara (a single stringed
instrument), Dotara (a four stringed instrument), Mandira (a pair of metal bawls used as rhythm instrument), Khanjani, Sharinda
etc. Now-a-days western instruments such as Guitar, Drums, Saxophone, Synthesizer etc. are being used alongside country instruments.
Drama & Jatra
Drama in Bangladesh has an old tradition and is very popular. In Dhaka more than a dozen theater
groups have been regularly staging locally written plays as well as those adopted from famous writers, mainly of European
origin. Popular theatre groups are Dhaka Theatre, Nagarik Nattya Sampraday and Theatre. In Dhaka, Baily Road area is known
as 'Natak Para' where drama shows are regularly held. Public Library Auditorium and Museum Auditorium are famous for holding
cultural shows. Dhaka University area is a pivotal part of cultural activities.
Jatra(Folk Drama) is another vital chapter of Bangalee culture. It depicts mythological episodes of
love and tragedy. Legendary plays of heroism are also popular, particularly in the rural areas. In near past jatra was the
biggest entertainment means for the rural Bangalees and in that sense for 80% of the population since the same percentage
of the population lived in rural Bangladesh. Now-a-days jatra has been placed in the back seat in the entertainment era. Gradually
western culture is occupying the place of traditional culture like jatra.
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