Question

Write a short note on two style of Indian classical music

Answer 1

Carnatic : The form of classical music developed and mainly practiced and performed in southern regions of India is known as Carnatic music. The word “Carnatic” has been derived from the word“Karnatak”(a southern Indian state). Carnatic music is believed to be one of the oldest forms of music in the world.The concept is similar to Hindustani music but it does not have any Muslim influence in it. Also the musical instruments used inthis type music differ from Hindustani music. It is based on 72 fundamental ragaas.This music mainly consists of devotional music and many times concerts are held in temples.Main instruments used in Carnatic music are,

Ghatam (a clay pot played like a hand drum)
Veena (a stringed instrument)
Violin
Mridangam (a two sided hand drum)
Kanjira (a small hand drum)

Hindustani​: North Indian classical music, popularly known as ‘Hindustani music’ was developed and is mostly practiced and performed in northern part of India. Hindustani music is based on seven ragaas (melodic scale). There are two main types of compositions in Hindustani music, namely Dhrupad and Khayal. Out of these, Dhrupad is older and considered more difficult as it needs a lot of riyaz(rigorous training in rhythm control). Khayal is relatively new and mainly consists of lively compositions. Hindustani music also has a typical type of instruments used in it, which is one of the factors that differentiates it from Carnatic music. Some of the main instruments used in Hindustani music are,

Sarod (type pf string instrument)
Flute
Shehnai (a wooden wind instrument,with a metal bell at the end)
Pakhwaj (a cylinder-shaped two handed drum)
Sitar (type pf string instrument)
Veena (type pf string instrument)
Tabla (type of hand drum)
Sarangi (type of string instrument)​