Question

Which among the following statement(s) is/are true about Hindustani music?

• A. It is mainly associated with North India.
• B. It remained unaffected from Persian and Islamic practices.
• C. Instrumental music is less prominent in Hindustani music relative to Carnatic music.
• D. The main instruments used in Hindustani music are sitar, sarod, sarangi, shehnai, tabla, and tambura.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The main instruments used in Hindustani music are sitar, sarod, sarangi, shehnai, tabla, and tambura.

Indian classical music has two main branches: Carnatic and Hindutani music. Unlike Carnatic music, Hindustani music was hugely influenced by Arab and Persian practices. The Islamic conquests in northern India led to the merger of Persian and Arab practices with Hindu musical traditions. Also, instrumental music is more prominent in Hindustani music relative to Carnatic music. The main instruments used in Hindustani music are sitar, sarod, sarangi, shehnai, tabla, and tambura.