Which are the two main schools of Indian Classical music? What is the 'Gharana' tradition?

 
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  • The two main schools of Indian classical music are the Hindustani and Carnatic schools .
    • Hindustani music focuses on ragas and talas, influenced by Persian and Islamic traditions, and uses instruments like sitar and tabla.
    • Carnatic music emphasizes intricate melodic structures, vocal music, and instruments like veena and mridangam.

  • The Gharana tradition represents lineages of musicians with their own styles and compositions, passed down through generations
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