TY - BOOK AU - Ashok Da Ranade TI - HINDUSTANI MUSIC SN - 8123721994 U1 - 780.954 PB - National Book Trust KW - Nil N1 - Detailing concepts forms and structures, this book sets the stage for an informed appreciation of Hindustani music. Concepts of RAGA, TALA and BANDISH; ALAP, TAN, NOM-TOM and other such improvisatory techniques; forms such as DHRUPAD, KHAYAL, DADRA, THUMRI, TARANA, GHAZAL, BHAJAN and so on; major musical instruments and their forms; GHARANAS in vocal and instrumental music; and prominent theoreticians are all lucidly discussed, bringing out the essence, vitality, durability and richness of Hindustani music ER -