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Indian classical music
Classical music from the Indian subcontinent
- Indian classical music is the classical music of the Indian subcontinent.
- It is generally described using terms like Shastriya Sangeet and Marg Sangeet.
- It has two major traditions: the North Indian classical music known as Hindustani and the South Indian expression known as Carnatic.
- Hindustani music emphasizes improvisation and exploration of all aspects of a raga, while Carnatic performances tend to be short composition-based.
- However, the two systems continue to have more common features than differences.
- Another unique classical music tradition from the eastern part of India is Odissi music, which has evolved over the last two thousand years.