Drone
extended pitch; long or unchanging not
Hindustani
cultural region encompassing North India
Karnatic
cultural region encompassing South India
Raga
melodic basis of a piece of music
Tala
metrical basis of a piece of music
Guru
an individual teacher
Alap
non-pulsatile section of a piece
Sruti
Microtone
Svara
Pitch
Sa
tonic pitch
Gamak
ornamentation
Rasa
specific feeling that art can express
Sam
first beat of a tala cycle
Kriti
vocal form in Karnatic Music
Filmi
songs originating in popular films
Sitar
plucked, long-necked fretted lute
melody instrument
Sarod
plucked, short-necked fretless lute
melody instrument
Tambura
plucked, long-necked fretless lute
drone instrument
Tabla
North Indian pair of drums
Mrdangam
South Indian double-headed cylindrical drum
Kanjira
South Indian tambourine
Sruti box
electronic drone