Independant drum part - improvised rhythms around the steady matras of the tal. Can be quite frantic
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Card 10
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The first slow, unmetred section with no set rhythm but a drone. It is improvised to introduce the rag.
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Card 11
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Based on a known melody usually known to the audience. It is not improvised although the melody is decorate. It may include dialogue between melodic and rhythmic performers
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Card 12
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The same as above, but used for voice
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Card 13
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An instrument with 7 strings which are plucked (usually with a plectrum) and up to 12 sympathetic strings
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Card 14
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Similar to a sitar , but smaller and uses a bow
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Card 15
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Smaller than a sitar with a metal finger-board and fretless. It has 2 sets of strings for a lower range and a heavier tone
