Table
Difference between Hindustani music and Carnatic Music
| Points of Difference | Hindustani Music | Carnatic Music |
|---|---|---|
| Influence | Arab, Persian and Afghan | Indigenous |
| Freedom | Soope for artists to improvise | No freedom to improvise |
| Sub style | Several subtypes related with ‘Gharanas’ | Only one particular prescribed style of singing. |
| Ragas | 6 major ragas | 72 ragas |
| Time | Adheres to time | Doesn’t adhere to any time |
| Need for Instrument | Equally important as vocals | More emphasis on vocal music |
| Instruments | Tabla, Sarangi, Sitar and Santoor. | Veena, Mrindangum and Mandolin |
| Association to parts of India | North India | South India |
