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The classical music in the North is known as ___________.

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Hindustani music
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Carnatic music
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Dandiya
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Lavani
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Solution

The correct option is A Hindustani music
Indian classical music has 2 major traditions- Hindustani music and Carnatic music. The classical music in the North is known as Hindustani music. It is primarily vocal-centric. The major vocal forms associated with Hindustani classical music are the khayal, Ghazal, dhrupad, dhammar, tarana and thumri. Its main instruments are the sitar and sarod.

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