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In which languages are compositions usually written in Hindustani and Carnatic music?

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Hindustani music compositions are mainly in Hindi, Sanskrit, Brijbhasha and Persian.
Carnatic music compositions are typically in Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Tamil, reflecting the linguistic diversity of South Indian culture.

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  1. In Hindustani music, compositions are often in Hindi, Sanskrit, Brijbhasha and Persian due to historical influences. Dhrupad and khayal compositions frequently use these languages. In Carnatic music, compositions are primarily in Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Tamil, reflecting South Indian cultural traditions. Many kritis and varnams are in Telugu and Sanskrit, written by great composers like Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Shyama Shastri.

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