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What is the primary characteristic of Indian classical music?
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- 1Predominant use of percussion without melodic framework
- 2Use of Western major-minor scales only
- 3Based on the raga-tala system with improvisation around a drone, emphasis on melody and microtones (shruti)✓
- 4Fixed written compositions with harmony as the main focus
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Based on the raga-tala system with improvisation around a drone, emphasis on melody and microtones (shruti)
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