hindustani

[hin-doo-stah-nee]

hindustani Definition

  • 1a group of dialects of Hindi spoken in northern India
  • 2a musical style that originated in northern India and is characterized by the use of both Hindu and Islamic musical elements

Using hindustani: Examples

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  • Example

    Hindustani is the lingua franca of northern India.

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    The Hindustani classical music is a blend of Indian and Persian music.

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Summary: hindustani in Brief

The term 'hindustani' [hin-doo-stah-nee] refers to a group of Hindi dialects spoken in northern India and a musical style originating from northern India. The Hindustani language is widely spoken in northern India, while the Hindustani classical music is a blend of Indian and Persian music.