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A drone is a long sustained (held) note that underpins harmonic movement above it. Drones are often used in traditional Indian music.

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Drones are one component of bag pipes.

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Does Indian music begin with chord or ostinato or drone?

A drone. Usually C#.


What does drone mean in music terms?

A drone is sustained, unchanging, note. The most likely place we hear a drone is on the bagpipes which have two or three drone pies as well as a chanter to play melodies. The drone is also heard in most Asian music, particularly in Indian music, where the drone is achieved sometimes by the addition of sympathetic strings to a string instrument; these strings are sounded by vibrating in tune with notes played on the main strings.


Is a drone a low sound?

In music a drone is typically a low note that doesn't change, like you might find in bagpipe music or chanting monks.


How is drone used in Indian music?

The drone is an essential part of traditional Indian music. It is found in classical music (both North and South), folk music, and even many film songs. Sometimes, it is provided by special instruments and instrumentalists; at other times, it is provided by special parts of the melodic instruments. Even many of the percussion instruments are tuned in such a way as to reinforce the drone. Regardless of what provides the drone, it serves a vital function


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