हिन्दुस्तानी शास्त्रीय संगीत
Hindustani Classical Music is a North Indian tradition rooted in the Vedic chants and Persian influences, characterized by the raga (melodic framework) and tala (rhythmic cycle) systems. It emphasizes improvisation and the exploration of specific emotional states through microtonal nuances.
Origin: Northern India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
Era: Ancient origins evolving through the medieval period to the present day.