III. Ind Classical Music: Dhrupad: 7. Raga Yaman, Chautal (12 Beats), The Gundecha Brothers

Question 1

Raga Yaman is part of what genre?

Answer 1

Dhrupad

Question 2

Which instruments are in the Raga Yaman?

Answer 2

Tambura (string drone) and a Pakhavaj (barrel-drum)

Question 3

Yaman is what kind of raga?

Answer 3

Early evening.

Question 4

What kind of mood does Raga Yaman evoke?

Answer 4

Delicate moods of love.

Question 5

What kind of singers were the most prestigious musicians in the pre-modern court centers of North India?

Answer 5

Dhrupad singers

Question 6

16th century Mughal Emperor Akbar employed which legendary dhrupad singer who is said to have been able to light a fire when he sang Raga Dipak (dipak means illuminating).

Answer 6

Tansen

Question 7

Which language is Raga Yaman sung in?

Answer 7

Hindi

Question 8

What is the name of the horizontal drum that is the premier drum in the Raga Yaman?

Answer 8

Pakjavaj (barrel-drum)

Question 9

Tala cycle of 12 beats is called ________>

Answer 9

Chautal

Question 10

Indian word that means support.

Answer 10

Theka

Question 11

Indian word that means the second and final line of the pre-composed part of the performance.

Answer 11

Antara

Question 12

Indian word that means the first line of the Dhrupad composition.

Answer 12

Sthai