VEDAS (4000 - 1000 B.C.) - Four in number, the Vedas are the most sacred texts which contain about a thousand hymns. Indian music evolved from these hymns and was common throughout the length and breadth of India until the 12th century.

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vedas are sacred texts
vedas created from 4000 - 1000 B.C.
vedas has example Rig Veda
vedas has example Sama Veda
vedas has example Vajur Veda
vedas has example Atharva Veda
vedas contain 1000 hymns
vedas were origin of South Indian Music
vedas were origin of North Indian Music