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Rāga and tāla underpin distinct Hindustani and Carnatic systems. Court, devotional and concert lineages continue through recordings and global performances.

History & evolution

  1. Early traditions

    Rāga and tāla

  2. Medieval onward

    Distinct regional systems

  3. 1900s onward

    Recordings and global concerts

Key styles

  • Hindustani
  • Carnatic
  • Rāga
  • Tāla

Instruments

  • Sitar
  • Sarod
  • Tabla
  • Vīṇā
  • Mridangam

Masters & composers

  • Ravi Shankar
  • Ali Akbar Khan
  • M. S. Subbulakshmi
  • Bismillah Khan

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Learn

NCPA Mumbai

Official publisher · checked October 20, 2026

Music Academy Madras

Official publisher · checked October 20, 2026

Attend

NCPA Mumbai

Official publisher · checked October 20, 2026

Music Academy Madras

Official publisher · checked October 20, 2026

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