Which statement correctly distinguishes Hindustani and Carnatic music?
- Hindustani emphasizes improvisation; Carnatic emphasizes composition
- Hindustani uses only string instruments; Carnatic uses only percussion
- Hindustani is devotional; Carnatic is secular
- Hindustani originated in South India; Carnatic in North India
Answer: Hindustani emphasizes improvisation; Carnatic emphasizes composition
Hindustani music (North India) prioritizes improvisation (alap, jor, jhala) within raga framework. Carnatic music (South India) emphasizes pre-composed kritis with structured ragam-tanam-pallavi. Both share raga-tala foundation.