Indian Folk Music Flashcards
1
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- Bengali religious sect
- Exemplified by songs of Kabir
- Preaching mysticism in West Bengal, Assam, Tripura
- Lalon Fakir
A
Baul
2
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- Folks of J&K
- Sung at times of weddings
A
Wanawan
3
Q
- Based of Mahabharat, Bhima as hero
- Tumbura used
- Teejanbai of Chhatisgarh was Padma Vibhushan for her contribution
A
Pandavani
4
Q
- Madhya Pradesh heroic ballads
- Related to Mahabharat
A
Alha
5
Q
- Rajasthani women while fetching water
A
Panihari
6
Q
- Maharashtra and Goa
- Songs of women
A
Ovi
7
Q
- Madhya Pradesh
- During festivals in rainy season
- For good monsoon
- Saira dance
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Pai
8
Q
- Maharashtra
- Dholki used
- Powerful rhythm
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Lavani
9
Q
- Rajasthan
- Glory of Rajput rulers
- Kesariya Balam
A
Maand
10
Q
- Gujarat
- Navratri
A
Dandiya Raas, Raas Garba
11
Q
- Maharashtra
- Heroics of Shivaji
A
Powada
12
Q
- Manipur
- Narration of Battle of Khongjom
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Khongjam Parba
13
Q
- Close to ghazal
- Slower pitch
- Maharashtra, Karnataka
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Bhavageete
14
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- Goa
- Indian Western
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Mando
15
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- Andhra Pradesh
- Similar to Dandiya or Stick dance
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Kolannalu or Kolattam