word
Hindustani music
hin-doo-STAH-nee MYOO-zik
ˌhɪnduːˈstɑːniː ˈmjuːzɪkListen
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Syllable breakdown
hindustanimusic
Dictionary meaning
The North Indian tradition of Indian classical music, influenced by Persian and Mughal court music and including forms such as dhrupad and khyal.
Common mispronunciations
HIN-doo-stan-eehin-DOO-stah-nee
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