72_9_3e.jpg
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72_9_3e.jpg
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Morphology: Harmonium
Location: India
Culture: Indian
Dates: 1900-1935
Description: Although this harmonium was bought in 1935(comma) such instruments (known as the peti or baja) were first brought to India in the mid 1800's by French missionaries. The harmonium became a widely accepted aspect of Indian music until the early 20th century when it was discouraged as a Western import and unable to capture some of the intonations in classical Indian music. That being said(comma) the instrument is still used by many Indian musicians today.
Location: India
Culture: Indian
Dates: 1900-1935
Description: Although this harmonium was bought in 1935(comma) such instruments (known as the peti or baja) were first brought to India in the mid 1800's by French missionaries. The harmonium became a widely accepted aspect of Indian music until the early 20th century when it was discouraged as a Western import and unable to capture some of the intonations in classical Indian music. That being said(comma) the instrument is still used by many Indian musicians today.
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“72_9_3e.jpg,” LibMesa, accessed December 22, 2024, https://libmesa.unm.edu/items/show/386.
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