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Renu sundriyal Hindustani and Carnatic are both styles of Indian classical music, but they have several differences, including: Origin Hindustani music originated during the Vedic period, while Carnatic music originated in the 15th and 16th centuries during the Bhakti movement....
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Hindustani and Carnatic are both styles of Indian classical music, but they have several differences, including:
  • Origin
    Hindustani music originated during the Vedic period, while Carnatic music originated in the 15th and 16th centuries during the Bhakti movement. 
     
  • Performance
    Hindustani music is more improvisational, while Carnatic music is more structured. 
     
  • Instruments
    Hindustani music commonly uses the sitar, tabla, and harmonium, while Carnatic music commonly uses the veena, mridangam, violin, and ghatam. 
     
  • Language
    Hindustani music is usually sung in Hindi, Urdu, and Sanskrit, while Carnatic music is usually sung in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada. 
     
  • Vocal styles
    Hindustani music's main vocal styles include Dhrupad, Khayal, Tarana, Thumri, Dadra, and Gazals. Carnatic music's improvisational styles include Alpana, Niraval, Kalpanaswaram, and Ragam Thana Pallavi. 
     
  • Ragas
    Hindustani music ragas are flexible and allow for more improvisation, while Carnatic ragas are more demanding, with specific compositions. 
     
  • Region
    Hindustani music is mostly performed in Northern India, while Carnatic music is linked with southern India. 
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Hindustani and Carnatic music differ in several aspects: 1) Geographical origin (North India vs. South India), 2) Ragas (different melodic modes), 3) Tala systems (different rhythmic cycles), 4) Instrumentation (different emphasis on instruments), and 5) Musical style and ornamentation.
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