Hindustani Classical Music is a North Indian classical music genre characterized by its intricate melodic structures, improvisations, and use of ragas and talas.

Raga is the melodic framework in Indian classical music that defines the melodic structure, ornamentation, and mood of a piece.

Tabla is a pair of hand drums used in Hindustani classical music, known for its distinctive barrel-shaped body and metal discs that produce a variety of sounds.

Sitar is a long-necked string instrument used in Hindustani classical music, known for its distinctive sound produced by its sympathetic strings.

Tala is the rhythmic cycle in Indian classical music that defines the rhythmic structure and tempo of a piece.

Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form from South India, known for its graceful movements, expressive storytelling, and intricate footwork.

Kathak is a classical dance form from North India, known for its dynamic footwork, intricate spins, and expressive storytelling.

Odissi is a classical dance form from Odisha, known for its lyrical grace, fluid movements, and intricate hand gestures.

Kuchipudi is a classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh, known for its energetic movements, vibrant footwork, and expressive storytelling.

Indian classical music has influenced Western classical music through the use of ragas and talas, the incorporation of Indian instruments, and the adoption of Indian musical techniques.

Claude Debussy was particularly fascinated by Indian music and incorporated elements of it into his compositions, such as the use of pentatonic scales and exotic harmonies.

Indian music has influenced jazz music through the use of Indian rhythms and melodies, the incorporation of Indian instruments, and the adoption of Indian musical techniques.

John Coltrane was particularly influenced by Indian music and incorporated elements of it into his playing, such as the use of drones and modal scales.

Indian music has influenced popular music through the use of Indian rhythms and melodies, the incorporation of Indian instruments, and the adoption of Indian musical techniques.

The Beatles were particularly influenced by Indian music and incorporated elements of it into their music, such as the use of sitars and tablas.