Gharana
SYSTEM OF SOCIAL ORGANISATION OF LINKING MUSICIANS OR DANCERS BY LINEAGE, APPRENTICES OR A PARTICULAR MUSICAL STYLE IN THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
Gharānā; Gharanas; Gayaki ang; Vocal gharana
In Hindustani music (North Indian classical music), a gharānā is a system of social organisation in the Indian subcontinent, linking musicians or dancers by lineage or apprenticeship, and more importantly by adherence to a particular musical style.