--- type: "Chapter" knowledge_type: "chapter" entity_type: "chapter" id: "6a57691a0579d76bacbd0110" title: "Music Travels Around the World" slug: "music-travels-around-the-world" chapter_number_in_book: "9" board: "CBSE" curriculum: "CBSE" class: "Class 9" subject: "Arts" book: "Madhurima" canonical_url: "https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-9-arts-madhurima-music-travels-around-the-world" markdown_url: "https://www.edzy.ai/okf/chapter/cbse-class-9-arts-madhurima-music-travels-around-the-world.md" source_type: "examSubjectBookChapter" source_id: "6a57691a0579d76bacbd0110" source: "Edzy" source_pdf: "https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/cef0e4ba-0963-449b-ad32-fa400b0c0d4a.pdf" book_page_start: "127" book_page_end: "138" book_page_count: "12" starts_on_page: "127" ends_on_page: "138" version: "1" last_updated: "2026-07-17" svg_icon: "https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/academic/class-9/6a57691a0579d76bacbd0110.svg" book_svg_icon: "https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/9736dfd4-ab0b-4a15-9f23-55479b597185.svg" subject_svg_icon: "https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/24dc6aa1-d908-46da-bb35-f11b6393d614.svg" color_name: "Aqua Emerald" color_light_foreground: "#00B3A6" color_light_background: "#D9FFFC" color_dark_foreground: "#00B3A6" color_dark_background: "#004B45" --- # Music Travels Around the World Music Travels Around the World is chapter 9 in Madhurima, a CBSE Class 9 book for the subject Arts on Edzy. ## Knowledge Snapshot | Field | Details | | :--- | :--- | | Board | CBSE | | Curriculum | CBSE | | Class | Class 9 | | Subject | Arts | | Book | Madhurima | | Chapter | Music Travels Around the World | | Chapter Number In Book | 9 | | Chapter Slug | music-travels-around-the-world | | Pages | 127-138 | | Page Count | 12 | | Source PDF | https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/cef0e4ba-0963-449b-ad32-fa400b0c0d4a.pdf | | Last Updated | 2026-07-17 | ## Chapter Overview This chapter explores the journey of music across cultures and regions, examining how migration influences musical styles and genres. It discusses various forms of music that have evolved through the migration of peoples, highlighting the blending of cultural identities through music. ## Topic Inventory | No. | Topic ID | Topic | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | 6a58a514b97f97a8a731f161 | Music and Migration | | 2 | 6a58a515b97f97a8a731f166 | Chutney Music | | 3 | 6a58a515b97f97a8a731f16b | Bhangra in the United Kingdom | | 4 | 6a58a515b97f97a8a731f173 | Families of Musical Instruments | | 5 | 6a58a515b97f97a8a731f180 | The Lute Family | | 6 | 6a58a515b97f97a8a731f193 | The Flute Family | | 7 | 6a58a515b97f97a8a731f1a4 | Making of the Veena | ## Topic-Wise Extracted Content ### Music and Migration Migration involves the movement of people from one place to another, where they form a diaspora. Over thousands of years, people have moved to and from the Indian subcontinent, carrying not just possessions but also their music, which helps forge connections to their home, bond with fellow migrants, and express their hardships. This results in a fusion of music, creating new genres and enriching cultural landscapes. ### Chutney Music Chutney music originated from the migration of Indians to the Caribbean, blending Bhojpuri folk songs and bhajans with Caribbean styles. Its lyrics mix Bhojpuri, Hindi, English, and Creole, reflecting cultural identity. Instruments such as the dholak and tassa infuse Chutney with energetic rhythms. ### Bhangra in the United Kingdom Bhangra, a vibrant folk music and dance form from Punjab, was brought to the UK by Punjabi migrants. It evolved by blending with local genres like reggae and hip-hop, creating UK Bhangra, characterized by fast beats and Punjabi lyrics, preserving cultural identity within a new context. ### Families of Musical Instruments Instruments are classified into categories such as string, wind, percussion, and solid, according to the Nāṭyaśhāstra. This classification is universal and can also vary based on genre, region, or shared characteristics. ### The Lute Family The lute family consists of plucked string instruments across Asia and Europe, sharing a basic design but differing in materials. Instruments vary from the oud to the Indian sarod, illustrating the diversity within this family. ### The Flute Family The flute, one of the oldest instruments, has many variants across cultures. They can be classified into vessel flutes and duct flutes, among others, with each type featuring unique characteristics and constructions from different materials. ### Making of the Veena The veena is an ancient Indian string instrument made from a single block of wood with distinctive features like a resonator (kuḍam) and a decorated neck (daṇḍi). It plays a crucial role in Carnatic music, particularly in southern India. ## Chapter Summary The chapter elucidates the relationship between migration and music, showcasing hybrid genres that arise when different cultures blend their musical traditions. It emphasizes the influence of migration on cultural identity and the evolution of musical forms across the globe. ## Key Ideas - Migration significantly impacts music and cultural identity. - Hybrid genres like Chutney music reflect the blending of different musical traditions. - Bhangra has evolved in the UK, showcasing the influence of diverse musical elements. ## Important Chapter Facts - The chapter is Music Travels Around the World. - The chapter number in the book is 9. - The subject is Arts. - The book is Madhurima. - The class is Class 9. - The source PDF is https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/cef0e4ba-0963-449b-ad32-fa400b0c0d4a.pdf. - The chapter covers pages 127-138. - The chapter page count is 12. - The topic list contains the supplied topic entries. ## Related OKF Entities | Entity Type | Title | URL | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Chapter Canonical Page | Music Travels Around the World | https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-9-arts-madhurima-music-travels-around-the-world | | Chapter Markdown | Music Travels Around the World | https://www.edzy.ai/okf/chapter/cbse-class-9-arts-madhurima-music-travels-around-the-world.md | | Source PDF | Music Travels Around the World | https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/cef0e4ba-0963-449b-ad32-fa400b0c0d4a.pdf | ## Source Attribution | Field | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Source | Edzy | | Reference Type | examSubjectBookChapter | | Reference ID | 6a57691a0579d76bacbd0110 | | Chapter ID | 6a57691a0579d76bacbd0110 | | Canonical URL | https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-9-arts-madhurima-music-travels-around-the-world | | Markdown URL | https://www.edzy.ai/okf/chapter/cbse-class-9-arts-madhurima-music-travels-around-the-world.md | | Source PDF | https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/cef0e4ba-0963-449b-ad32-fa400b0c0d4a.pdf | | Last Updated | 2026-07-17 |