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Flashcards on Evolution of Indian Classical Music
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What are the two main genres of Indian Classical Music?
Hindustani and Carnatic
Whose work is the basis for much of the classical music in India?
Bharata Muni's Natya Shastra
What is the ancient Vedic hymn singing tradition called?
Sama Veda
Which Mughal Emperor was a significant patron of Hindustani music?
Akbar
What are the rhythmic patterns or cycles in Indian music called?
Taal
Which instrument is traditionally used to accompany Indian Classical vocalists?
Tanpura
What is the term for 'melodic framework' in Indian Classical Music?
Raga
Who is known as the father of Carnatic music?
Purandara Dasa
What is the role of a Guru in Indian Classical Music?
Teaching and transmitting the musical tradition
What is the name of the drum used primarily in the Hindustani music tradition?
Tabla
What is the Indian Classical music principle of expressing one main emotion referred to as?
Rasa
When was the All India Radio (AIR) established, which helped in popularizing Indian Classical Music?
1936
Which music festival, established in 1875, is one of the oldest music festivals in India?
Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan
What term describes the improvisation in Indian Classical Music?
Alaap
Which popular music director duo is known for incorporating Indian Classical Music in Bollywood?
Shankar-Jaikishan
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Which period's music is primarily associated with devotional compositions?
Mughal Era
British Colonial Period
Bhakti Movement
Vedic Period
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Who established the gharana (music family) system in Hindustani Classical Music?
Amir Khusro
Tansen
Ravi Shankar
Zakir Hussain
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Which of these instruments is NOT a part of Indian Classical Music?
Sitar
Piano
Veena
Sarod
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Which composer created the concept of 'ragmala', a garland of ragas?
Tyagaraja
Syama Sastri
Mian Tansen
Sawai Gandharva
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The rhythmic aspect of Indian Classical Music is governed by which element?
Taal
Sur
Laya
Bhava
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What is a 'Gharana' in the context of Indian Classical music?
A type of musical composition
A school of music with distinctive style
A system of musical notation
A specific set of musical instruments
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Which one of these is a famous Carnatic music composer?
Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
Bhimsen Joshi
Muthuswami Dikshitar
Allauddin Khan
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What is the significance of 'sadhana' in Indian Classical Music?
Dedicated practice
Performance in front of an audience
Initiation ceremony
Musical collaboration
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In which age was the systematic codification of 'ragas' and 'taals' largely developed?
Ancient Age
Medieval Period
British Raj
Modern Era
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Who is credited with bringing the concepts of 'khayal' singing to prominence?
Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande
Amir Khusro
Ameer Khan
Vilayat Khan
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