OT Re: [tuning] Hindustani music vs. "Hindu music"

"Christopher J. Chapman" wrote:

> Hi Folks,
>
> Just to clarify some terminology:
>
> "Hindustani" as in "Hindustani Classical Music" is a regional
> designation, not a religious designation. It refers to music from
> northern India, as opposed to "Carnatic Classical Music", which is from
> southern India.
>
> While Hindu religious themes are common in the lyrics of Hindustani
> classical songs, there have been and continue to be many important
> non-Hindu (especially Muslim) composers and performers in the Hindustani
> Classical music tradition.

Thanks. Since you know a bit about South Asian classical
music, care to comment on what makes North differ from
South. A bit of topic for the tuning list, but I'm curious.

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