Chapter 13 Vocab

Question 1

kriti

Answer 1

In Karnatic music, a musical form that consists of three sections: pallavi, anupallavi, and charanam

Question 2

concerto

Answer 2

A three-movement (usually) work for a soloist and orchestra

Question 3

symphony

Answer 3

A large-scale composition for orchestra usually in four movements, the first of which is often in sonata form

Question 4

coda

Answer 4

An optional section added to the end of a musical compsition

Question 5

melakarta

Answer 5

In Karnatic movement, the 72 parent ragas from which all other ragas are derived

Question 6

Janya ragas

Answer 6

In Karnatic movement, a raga derived from the Melakarta ragas

Question 7

tala

Answer 7

The rhythmic system of Indian music

Question 8

ragas

Answer 8

In Indian music, a collection of pitches with characteristic intervals and embellishments used as the basis for melodic content.

Question 9

svaras

Answer 9

One of seven syllables used to designate tones in the South Indian melodic system

Question 10

Sabhas

Answer 10

A south Indian music society that holds and promotes concerts

Question 11

tambura

Answer 11

A long-necked plucked lute used to provide drone pitches in Indian music

Question 12

shruti box

Answer 12

A small wooden bellows-driven harmonium that provides the drone in Indian classical music

Question 13

venu

Answer 13

In Karnatic music, a bamboo transverse flute

Question 14

veena

Answer 14

In Karnatic music, a plucked long-necked lute with resonators on both ends

Question 15

mridangam

Answer 15

A double-headed drum used in Karnatic movement

Question 16

mora

Answer 16

In Karnatic movement, a thrice-repeated rhythmic cadential formula