Why is Tanpura used?
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The tanpura is used in Indian classical music to create a continuous drone, providing a harmonic base for singers and instrumentalists.
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It plays an important role in a concert of classical music by providing the base note (adharaswara) and by creating an aesthetic ambience on the stage.
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Tanpura is used to set the base note for the artists.
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