Question

Musicians from this country employ a method of improvisation that translates to "music of imagination." A composer from this country known for songs called the “five gems” was a member of a “trinity” who introduced new melodic structures featuring instruments like the morsing. Performers from this country showcase broad talents during songs called RTPs. There are 35 theoretical possibilities of a rhythmic system from this country that consists of a series of downward (*) claps called strokes. Musical styles (15[1])in this country (-5[1])use the solfege systems sa-ri-ga-ma and sa-re-ga-ma, as well as the rhythmic concept of tala. Tamburas act as drones in (10[1])a style (10[1])of music from this country that makes use of melodic modes for improvisation called ragas. For 10 points, name this country whose classical tradition is divided into Carnatic and Hindustani (-5[1])styles. (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: Republic of India [or Bhārat Gaṇarājya]
<Noah Sheidlower, Other Fine Arts>
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Ben Russell JonesFour Neg OmeletteScottish, Irish, Both or Neither6215
Daoud JacksonBroken HeartsFoucault's Penndulum65-5
Agnijo BannerjeeBetrayed by Rita Izzatdust10 Negs that Shook the Quiz8510
Parth JagtapEdinburghOld London Town8710
Michael Mays3HK1MMYes, Moderator117-5
Richard PollardYes, Moderator3HK1MM11810
Michael KohnFoucault's PenndulumBroken Hearts13410

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2023 Penn Bowl (UK)10/28/2023Y5100%20%40%97.20
2023 Penn Bowl @ UNC10/28/2023Y3100%33%33%101.00