culture   Indian classical music
10 commonsense assertions
Concepts (10) • alap (1) • improvisation (1) • musical instruments (1) • call and response (1) • trio (1) • classical music (1) • concert attire (1) • musical notation (1) • musical scales (1) • raagas and taal (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 alap Indian classical music Alap is a slow, improvisational section at the beginning of a raga performance in Indian classical music, used to establish mood and tone. 8
2 improvisation Indian classical music Improvisation is highly valued and extensively used in Indian classical music as an integral part of performances within established frameworks. 5
3 musical instruments Indian classical music The sitar and tabla are popular instruments in Indian classical music. 3
4 call and response Indian classical music Call and response plays a crucial role in traditional music and dance performances in Indian classical music. 2
5 trio Indian classical music In Indian classical music, a trio typically consists of three instruments or vocalists performing traditional compositions and improvisations. 2
6 classical music Indian classical music Indian classical music encompasses Hindustani and Carnatic traditions from the Indian subcontinent. 1
7 concert attire Indian classical music During Indian classical music concerts, performers typically wear traditional attire such as sarees or kurtas. 1
8 musical notation Indian classical music Indian classical music uses a system of fixed but flexible melodies called ragas and rhythms called taals in its musical notation. 1
9 musical scales Indian classical music Indian classical music uses microtonal intervals and different scales (ragas) for different times of day and seasons within the concept of musical scales. 1
10 raagas and taal Indian classical music Ragas and taals are essential components of Indian classical music, influencing composition and improvisation. 1