Option 1 -> Khayal is not a dance form; it is related to music, not dance.
Option 2 -> Khayal is not a folk dance; it belongs to classical music tradition, not folk dance.
Option 3 -> Khayal is indeed a major form of Hindustani classical music characterized by improvisation and ornamentation.
Option 4 -> Khayal is not a musical instrument; it is a vocal music genre.
Hence, Option 3: Form of Hindustani Music -> Khayal is one of the most prominent genres of Hindustani classical music, emerging in the medieval period. It emphasizes improvisation, melodic elaboration, and emotional expression through ragas. -> correct