MUSIC
1.Essence of Music: Hindustani Classical Music, like other forms of art, is a medium through which individuals express the stirrings of their soul, seeking something beyond the mundane.
2.Melodic Nature: Unlike Western music which often focuses on harmony, Hindustani music is fundamentally melodic — emphasizing a sequential flow of notes that maintains a continuous unity of effect.
1.Origins and Evolution: Historically, Indian music was uniform across the region until about the 13th century when it began to bifurcate into what we now recognize as Hindustani and Carnatic classical music systems.
2.Cultural Contributions: The evolution of Hindustani music has seen contributions from various tribal and folk traditions, which have influenced the formation of ragas (the melodic frameworks).