Indian Music

Raga

Unique melodic framework
Lit. colour
Colours the mind
Divided into Hindustani (northern) and Carnatic (southern) musics

Cyclic rhythm
Each cycle is clap-clap-wave-clap
Clap: bass
Wave: no bass

Voice is the main instrument.
Most instruments imitate voice.

Tabla: drum
Santour: Persian hammered dulcimer (percussion-stringed)

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