What is the difference between Swar and Sur in Hindustani music?
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Renu sundriyal swar is a musical note and tone, while sur is a tone that relates to tunefulness
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In Hindustani music, Swar refers to the individual notes or tones, whereas Sur refers to the correct and pleasing rendition of those notes, emphasizing the importance of pitch, tone, and expression.
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