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๐ต Indian Music
Hindustani Classical Music
North Indian classical tradition; based on ragas and talas; evolved with Persian-Mughal influence
North India ๐ฎ๐ณ 1200 Indian Music
Key Facts
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Based on ragas (melodic frameworks) and talas (rhythmic cycles); Gharana system: hereditary schools of music
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Major forms: Dhrupad (ancient, austere), Khayal (expressive, improvised), Thumri (semi-classical, romantic)
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Legendary musicians: Tansen (Akbar's court), Ustad Bismillah Khan (shehnai), Ravi Shankar (sitar), Zakir Hussain (tabla)
๐จ Did you know? A raga is not just a scale โ it is a precise set of rules about which notes to emphasise, what time of day to play, and which emotions to evoke
Quick Reference
Category
Indian Music
Country
๐ฎ๐ณ North India
Year / Era
1200
About
North Indian classical tradition