Which of the following statements is not true?
A. Indian music is based on the human voice-so much so that the pitch range of all Indian music is restricted to less than 4 octaves.
B. Musical traditions in India, as in the West, are transmitted through formal education by studying textbooks and written music.
C. Karnatak music, or the music of south India, developed along its own lines.
D. Hindustani music, or the music of north India, absorbed many Persian elements because many of its rulers came from Persia.
Answer: B
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