What? music traced to Tansen, a 16th century musician, relies more heavily on improvisation.

History Indo-Aryan-speaking of North India,

includes modern regions of:

>music associated with the Muhgal court

of Emperor Akhbar.

>Muslim influenced, all musicians were Muslims with low social status.

>18th century, this court was dissolved,

musicians scattered to other centers.

Hindustani Instruments

The Music

Hindustani recitals-devoted to one genre of music, a string of performers create greater variety.

what? modern style traced to Tyagaraja (1767- 1847), contemporary of Beethoven,

based on an elaborate music theory system.

History Dravidian-speaking Hindu areas of South India including Tamil and Sri Lanka.

>music developed separate from court patronage system, music founders were professional musicians who devoted Hindu religious practices.

>Tyagaraja was considered a singer-saint, devotee of the god Rama.

The Music

>vocal music is the heart of Karnatak music instruments include:

Karnatak recital includes precomposed pieces in a set order followed by prescribed types of improvisation and concluding with shorter precomposed compositions.

North Vs South differences traced to historical events. 13th century invasions of the North brought Muslim influences, South remained more Hindu. Hindu Vs Muslim religious practices and value systems influenced music and dance.