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Gangubai Hangal was a well known exponent of which of the following genres of music?

Gangubai Hangal was a leading Hindustani vocalist known for Khayal in the Kirana gharana. The Sangeet Natak Akademi award citation specifically identifies her Khayal…

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Gangubai Hangal was a well known exponent of which of the following genres of music?

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Gangubai Hangal was a leading Hindustani vocalist known for Khayal in the Kirana gharana. The Sangeet Natak Akademi award citation specifically identifies her Khayal singing. Thumri, Dhrupad and Tarana are different forms or styles.

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