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Prabandha is a classical genre of Hindustani music that emerged during the medieval period, particularly under the influence of scholars and musicians of the Islamic courts. It is considered one of the foundational aspects of classical music in the Indian subcontinent and has a profound impact on both vocal and instrumental traditions. The term "Prabandha" itself has been derived from Sanskrit, meaning a systematic arrangement or composition. Prabandha is primarily associated with the early stages of Hindustani classical music and finds mention in ancient texts, such as the *Sangeet Ratnakara*, which was written by Sharangdev in the 13th century. This treatise is one of the most important sources of understanding classical music, and it has detailed sections on various aspects of music including Prabandha. Traditionally, Prabandha was divided into two distinct parts: the *Mukhra* (the introductory phrase or melody) and the *Antara* (the main composition that followed the introduction). The essence of a Prabandha lies in its rhythmic and melodic structure, which blends both aspects of raga (melodic framework) and tala (rhythmic cycle). The compositions were primarily set in a specific raga and adhered to a ____ _________ _________ _______ ______ __________ ____ _________ ____.
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