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How does a tanpura support a soloist in Indian classical music?
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- 1It provides a continuous harmonic drone (bourdon).✓
- 2It serves as a percussion instrument.
- 3It plays the main melodic phrases.
- 4It plays the primary rhythmic pattern.
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It provides a continuous harmonic drone (bourdon).
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