Characteristics of Keertanas Flashcards
1
Q
Where and why did Keertanas orgininate?
A
From one of the 9 kinds of devotion to God (Navavidhi bhakti margas)
12th c. to add more bhakti
2
Q
Characteristic of a Keertana
A
Dhatu pradhanas
Sahitya focused with simple melody to reach common people
3
Q
Eka dhatu
A
One entire melody
4
Q
Dvidhatu
A
one melody for pallavi
one melody for charanams
5
Q
What kinds of ragas are used?
A
Easy, popular ragas like Mohana and Kalyani
6
Q
How is it best to be sung?
A
It can be sung in a group bc the range is between 1-1.5 octaves
7
Q
Can there be Manodharma?
A
No.
8
Q
Types of Keertanas
A
Devaranamas
Divyanama Sankeertanas
Astapatis
9
Q
How is it emotional?
A
Through vast sahityas
10
Q
When are they sung in a concert?
A
In a rigorous concert, near the end
many used in bhajan-like concerts
