Sound Image of Indian Civilization

Abstract

The Indian civilization created its own unique sound image, which significantly distinguishes it from other regions of the world. In Sanskrit treatises, the material world was considered as a sounding entity, had a sound nature. Sound was perceived as a specific self-sufficient phenomenon, as a matter that was able to harmonize all the elements of the universe. The sacral understanding of the sound leads to creating of a developed system that regulates time and conditions for the musical performance. For an Indian musician, sound is a complex multidimensional entity that embodies the whole meaning