Indian Classical Dance Flashcards
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How many traditional schools of Classical Dance is there ?
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8
2
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Where was the first formal mention of dance made ?
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Natya Shastra
3
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According to the story Brahma created a fifth Veda called ?
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Natya Veda
4
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What was borrowed from Rig Veda ?
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Pathya (Words)
5
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What was borrowed from Yajur Veda ?
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Abhinaya (Gestures)
6
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What was borrowed from Sam Veda ?
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Geet (Music)
7
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What was borrowed from Atharva Veda ?
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Rasa (Emotions)
8
Q
What does Shiva’s Tandava dance indicate ?
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Cycle of creation, preservation and destruction
9
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Who wrote Natya Shastra ?
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Bharata Muni
10
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What are the two basic aspects of Indian classical dance ?
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Lasya
Tandava
11
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What does Lasya symbolic of ?
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Feminine
12
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What does Lasya indicate ?
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Grace, Bhava
Rasa
Abhinaya
13
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What does Tandava indicate ?
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Male Aspects
Rhythym, movement
14
Q
What is Nandikeshwara’s famous treatise called ?
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Abhinaya Darpan
15
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How many basic elements does Abhinaya Darpan break dance into ?
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3
16
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What are the 3 basic dance elements in Abhinaya Darpan ?
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- Nritta
- Natya
- Nritya
17
Q
What is Nritta ?
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Dance without expression or mood
18
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What is Natya ?
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Dramatic representations
19
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What is Nritya ?
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Sentiments and emotions evoked through dance
20
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How many emotions (rasas) are there ?
A
9
21
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Name first three rasas
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- Shringaara
- Roudra
- Bibhatsa
22
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Name next three rasas
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- Veera
- Shaant
- Haasya
23
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Name last three rasas
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- Karuna
- Bhayanak
- Adbhuta
24
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What is Shringaara ?
A
Love
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What is Roudra ?
Anger
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What is Bibhatsa ?
Disgust
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What is Veera ?
Heroism
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What is Shaant ?
Peace
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What is Haasya ?
Laughter
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What is Karuna ?
Tragedy
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What is Adbhuta ?
Wonder
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What is a mudra ?
Hand gesture
33
How many fundamental mudras are there ?
108
34
What was the solo dance of temple dancers in Tamil Nadu called ?
Sadir
35
What was the name of dancers who performed Sadir ?
Devadasi
36
What is Sadir also called ?
Dashiattam
37
Which prominent freedom fighter helped in reviving Sadir ?
E Krishna Iyer
38
Name any one prominent dancer of Sadir ?
Rukmini Devi Arundale
39
In the early 19th Century, how many dance teachers were there in Thanjavur ?
4
40
Which dance is Bharatnatyam close to ?
Sadir
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What is Alarippu ?
Dance with rhythmic syllables
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What is Alarippu meant for ?
Get blessings of God
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What is Jatiswaram ?
Nritta component,
No expressions.
Only poses and movements
44
What is Shabdam ?
Includes Abhinaya, dramatic element
45
What is Varnam ?
Nritya component
| Dance + emotions
46
What is Varnam synced with to tell the story ?
Raag and Taal
47
What is Padam ?
Mastery over Abhinaya
48
What is Jawali ?
Short Love lyrics at fast tempo
49
What is Thillana ?
Concluding stage of Nrittaa
50
According to the 4 teachers of Tanjore, what are the first 4 elements of Bharatnatyam recital ?
1.Alarippu
2,Jatiswaram
3.Shabdam
4.Varnam
51
What are the remaining 3 elements of Bharatnatyam recital ?
5. Padam
6. Jawali
7. Thillana
52
Who were the 4 Tanjore teachers ?
Chiniah
Ponniah
Vadivelu
Shivanandam
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What was Bharatnatyam also known as ?
Tanjore Natyam
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Which element of nature is Bharatnatyam related to ?
Fire Dance
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Does Bharatnatyam emphasise Tandava or Lasya ?
Equal
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What is one of the principal mudras of Bharatnatyam ?
Kataka Mukha Hasta
57
Name any one famous Bharatnatyam dancer
Yamini Krishnamurthy
58
Which state did Kuchipudi originate from ?
Andhra Pradesh
59
Who originally performed Kuchipudi ?
Group of actors
60
After the advent of Vaishavism, who were the main performers of Kuchipudi ?
Male Brahmins
61
Where did male Bramins perform Kuchipudi ?
Temples
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What was a central theme of Kuchipudi ?
Bhagavat Purana tales
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Which Kingdom patronised Kuchipudi ?
Vijayanagara and Golconda
64
Who revived Kuchipudi in 20th century ?
Balasaraswati and Ragini Devi
65
What new features were introduced to Kuchipudi ?
Female participation and solos
66
Which ras in dominant in Kuchipudi ?
Shringaara ras
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How does each principal character introduce themself on the stage ?
Daaru - Composition of song and dance
68
What is the Nritta part of Kuchipudi ?
Sollakath
69
What is the Nritya part of Kuchipudi ?
Kavutvams
70
Which element of nature is Kuchipudi like ?
Earth element
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What is Manduk Shabdam in Kuchipudi ?
Story of a frog
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What is Tarangam in Kuchipudi ?
Dancer balances pot of water on head
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What is Jala Chitra Nrityam in Kuchipudi ?
Dancer draws pictures with their toes
74
Which kind of music accompanies Kuchipudi ?
Carnatic music - Violin and Mridangam
75
Name any famous proponent of Kuchipudi
Yamini Krishnamurthy
76
Which state is Kathakali from ?
Kerala temples
77
What does Katha-Kalli mean ?
Dance-Drama
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Which famous Malyali poet revived Katha Kalli ?
V N Menon
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Who patronised V N Menon ?
Mukunda Raja
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What kind of troupes generally perform Kathakali ?
All male troupes
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What does green mask indicate in Kathakali ?
Divinity
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What does red mask indicate in Kathakali ?
Royalty
83
What does black mask indicate in Kathakali ?
Evil
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What does yellow mask indicate in Kathakali ?
Saints
85
What does white beard indicate in Kathakali ?
Higher consciousness
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What is the major theme in Kathakali ?
Good vs Evil
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Which dance is also called Ballad of the East ?
Kathakali
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Which language is used in Kathakali ?
Manipravalam
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Which two languages is Maniprvalam a mixture of ?
Malayalam and Sanskrit
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Where is Kathakali generally performed ?
Open air theatre
91
What marks the beginning and end of the Kathakali recital ?
Drums, Chhenda and maddala
92
Name any one famous proponent of Kathakali
Rita Ganguly
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Which element of nature does Kathakali symbolise ?
Sky
94
Which dance is also called dance of an Enchantress ?
Mohiniattam
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Which state is Mohiniattam from ?
Kerala
96
Who revived Mohiniattam in 19th century ?
V N Menon and Kalyani Amma
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Which God is Mohiniattam inspired by ?
Feminine form of Vishnu
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Which aspect is dominant in Mohiniattam - Lasya or Tandava ?
Lasya (Grace, Beauty)
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What is the general costume in Mohiniattam ?
White and off-white with Ghungroo on ankles
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Which element of nature is symbolised in Mohiniattam performance ?
Air
101
What is the 40 basic dance movement in Mohiniattam called ?
Atavakul
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What musical instruments are used in Mohiniattam ?
Veena, Flute, Drums,
103
Name any one famous proponent of Mohiniattam
Jayaprabha Menon
104
Name 4 classical dances of India
1. Bharatnatyam
2. Kuchipudi
3. Kathakalli
4. Mohiniattam
105
Name the other 4 classical dances of India
5. Odissi
6. Kathak
7. Sattriya
8. Manipuri
106
Which caves do Odissi dance originate from ?
Udayagiri-Khandagiri
107
Whom was Odissi primarily practised by ?
Maharis
108
Which Jain king patronised Odissi ?
Kheravela
109
When did Maharis system become defunct ?
Advent of Vaishnavism
110
What was the variant of Odissi practised at royal courts called ?
Nartala
111
What were young boys dressed as females in Odissi called ?
Gotipuas
112
Which posture is innate in Odissi ?
Tribhanga
113
Who caused Odissi to gain international acclaim in the mid 20th century ?
Charles Fabri
| Indrani Rehman
114
Why is Odissi also called Mobile sculpture ?
Dancers create geometrical shapes with their body
115
What is Mangalacharan in Odissi ?
Flower offered to Mother Earth in beginning
116
What is Batu Nritya in Oddissi
Tribhanga and Chowk posture
117
What does Chowk posture indicate in Odissi ?
Masculinity
118
What does Pallavi include in Odissi ?
Facial representations and song
119
What is Tharijham in Odissi ?
Pure dance before conclusion
120
What kind of music accompanies Odissi ?
Hindustani Classical Music
121
Which element of nature does Odissi symbolise ?
Water
122
Which lyrics are used in Odissi ?
Gita Govinda
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Who wrote Gita Govinda ?
Jayadeva
124
Name a famous proponent of Odissi
Guru Pankaj Charan Das
125
What is the mythological origin of Manipuri ?
Celestial Dance of Shiva Parvati
126
Which festival did Manipuri originate from ?
Lai Haroba
127
Why did Manipuri gain prominence in 15th century ?
Advent of Vaishnavism
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What is the central theme of Manipuri ?
Krishna
129
Which king in the 18th century tried to revive Manipuri ?
Raja Bhag Chandra
130
How did Rabindranath Tagore bring the dance into the limelight ?
By Introducing it in Shantiniketan
131
Does Manipuri emphasise on Tandava or Lasya ?
Lasya
132
What is Naga Bandha mudra in Manipuri ?
Body is connected through curves of shape 8
133
What is a common theme in Manipuri ?
Raas Leela
134
What instruments are used in Manipuri ?
Drum, pung, dhol
135
Who's compositions are used in Manipuri ?
Jayadeva and Chandidas
136
What are some dances influenced by Manipuri ?
Thang Ta and Sankirtana
137
Name any one famous proponent of Manipuri
Jhaveri sisters
138
Which state is Kathak from ?
Barjbhoomi, Uttar Pradesh
139
Why is Kathak influenced by Persian costumes ?
Mughal influence
140
Who revived Kathak in 20th century ?
Lady Leela Shokhey
141
Which style of music is Kathak accompanied by ?
Hindustani music
142
What does Lucknow gharana of Kathak emphasise ?
Expression and Grace
143
What does Jaipur gharana of Kathak emphasise ?
Fluency and long, rhythmic patterns
144
What does Raigarh gharana of Kathak emphasise ?
Percussion music
145
What does Banaras gharana of Kathak emphasise ?
Footwork and symmetry
146
What is Ananda in Kathak ?
Introductory item
147
What is Jugalbani in Kathak ?
Competitive play between tabla player and dancer
148
What is Padhant in Kathak ?
Dancer recites complicated bols
149
What is Kramlaya in Kathak ?
Intricate footwork in finale
150
What is Gat bhaav in Kathak ?
Dance without music
151
Name any one famous proponent of Kathak
Sitara Devi
152
Which state is Sattriya from ?
Assam
153
Who introduced Sattriya in 15th Century in Assam ?
Vaishnava saint Shankaradeva
154
What does Sattra mean ?
Vaishnava monastry
155
Sattriya is an amalgamation of which Assamese dances ?
Ojapalli and Devdasi
156
What is the focus of Sattriya recitals ?
Vishnu stories and devotion
157
Who performs Sattriya ?
Male monks called Bhokots
158
What instruments accompany Sattriya ?
Khol, Cymbals and flute
159
Who composed Borgeets which accompany Sattriya ?
Shankaradeva
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What are the two modern streams of Sattriya ?
Gayan Bhayanar Nach
| Karmanar Nach
