Karnatic Music/Carnatic Music - the classical music of South India. Hindustani Music - North Indian classical music. Rag/Raga/Ragam: A melodic concept within certain strict rules. Ragas are groups of notes that organise melody.Common in Indian classical music. Tal/Tala/Talam :A time cycle, a rhythm structure and a measure applied in the act of keeping time.Common in Indian classical music. Laya: Rhythm or Tempo. The tempo is regulated. The duration of rest between two strokes of 'matra' Is laya.Common in Indian classical music Gharana : A school Of music representing a specific musical lineage or tradition.Term used in North Indian classical music. Bol - This is the mnemonic system where each stroke of the drum has a syllable attached to it. These syllables are known as bol. Term found in Northy Indian classical music. Bhajan — a hindu devotional song. Bhajans are sometimes used as light classical repetoire Mridangam: A percussion instrument which is a common accompaniment in south Indian classical music and dance. Tabla: A percussion instrument which is a common accompaniment in north Indian classical music and dance. Guru-Shishya Parampara -The traditional teacher-disciple method of learning all forms of Indian classical music.
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