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Indian Music Flashcards

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1
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According to Naada Muni, what was the sound the pervaded the universe ?

A

Naada Brahma

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What kind of musical instruments have been recovered from Indus Valley Civilization ?

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7-Holed Flute

Ravanahatha

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3
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What is the science of music called ?

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Gandharva Veda

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4
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Which Veda is Gandharva Veda found in ?

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Sama Veda

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5
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What is Sangama ?

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Ritualistic music displayed in Vdic period

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6
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What was the music the epics were set to called ?

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Jatigan

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7
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What was the first work that spoke about music theory ?

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Bharata’s Natyashastra

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What were the 22 keys in Natyashastra called ?

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Shrutis

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9
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Who wrote Sangeet Ratnakara in 13th century ?

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Sarangadeva

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10
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How many raagas did Sangeet Ratnakara define ?

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265

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How many raagas did Sangeeta Makaranda define ?

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93, and classified to feminine and masculine

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Who wrote Swaramela-Kalanidhi in 16th century ?

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Ramamatya

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Who wrote Chaturdandi-prakasika in 17th century ?

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Venkatamakhin

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14
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What are the three main pillars of Indian classical music ?

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Raaga
Tala
Swara

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15
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In Natya Shastra, how many notes are swaras divided into ?

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22

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16
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What is the full form of Sa ?

A

Sadaja

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17
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What is the full form of Re ?

A

Rishabha

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18
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What is the function of Rishabha ?

A

Supertonic

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19
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What is the function of Sadaja ?

A

Tonic

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20
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What is the function of Gandhara ?

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Mediant

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21
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What is the full form of Ga ?

A

Gandhara

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22
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What is the full form of Ma ?

A

Madhyama

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23
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What is the function of Madhyama ?

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Sub-Dominant

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24
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What is the full form of Pa ?

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Panchama

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25
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What is the function of Panchama ?

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Dominant

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26
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What is the full form of Dha ?

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Dhaivata

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27
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What is the function of Dhaivata ?

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Sub mediant

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28
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What is the full form of Ni ?

A

Nishada

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29
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What is the function of Nishada ?

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Subtonic

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30
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How many of the 22 Shrutis are audible ?

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12

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31
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What is the difference between Shruti and Swara ?

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Shruti is smallest graduation of pitch

32
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In those 12 audible Shrutis, how many are Suddha and Vikrita Swaras ?

A

7 Suddha Swaras

5 Vikrita Swaras

33
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What is raaga used for ?

A

Constructing melody

34
Q

How many notes are in Audav Raga ?

A

5

35
Q

How many notes are in Shadava Raga ?

A

6

36
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How many notes are in Sampurna Raga ?

A

7

37
Q

What is the ascent called ?

A

Aroha

38
Q

What is the descent called ?

A

Avaroha

39
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What are three ways Raagas can be divided into based on speed ?

A

Vilambit
Madhya
Drut

40
Q

What is Sankeerna Raag ?

A

Combination of 2 or more Ragas

41
Q

What is the principal note of the raaga called ?

A

Vaadi

42
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What is the second most important note called ?

A

Samvaadi

43
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What are notes apart from the Vaadi and Samvaadi called ?

A

Anuvaadi

44
Q

What are notes not in the composition called ?

A

Vivadi

45
Q

What is Shuddha Raag ?

A

Nature and form doesn’t change if absent notes are played

46
Q

What is Chhayalag Raag ?

A

Nature and form changes is absent notes are played

47
Q

How many parent melas or scales are there in Hindustani music ?

A

72

48
Q

How many main Raagas are there in Hindustani Raagas ?

A

6

49
Q

What time of the day in Bhairav played ?

A

Dawn

50
Q

Which season is Bhairav played ?

A

Any season

51
Q

What is the mood of Bhairav ?

A

Peace

52
Q

What time of the day is Hindol played ?

A

Morning

53
Q

Which season is Hindul played ?

A

Spring

54
Q

What is the mood of Hindol ?

A

Sweetness of young couple

55
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What time of the day is Deepak played ?

A

Night

56
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Which season is Deepak played ?

A

Summer

57
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What is the mood of Deepak ?

A

Compassion

58
Q

What time of the day in Megh played ?

A

Late night

59
Q

What season is Megh played ?

A

Rainy

60
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What is the mood of Megh ?

A

Courage

61
Q

What time of the day is Shree played ?

A

Evening

62
Q

Which season is Shree played ?

A

Winter

63
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What is the mood of Shree ?

A

Gladness

64
Q

What time of the day is Malkaush played ?

A

Midnight

65
Q

Which season is Malkaush played ?

A

Winter

66
Q

What is the mood of Malkaush ?

A

Brave

67
Q

What is laya ?

A

Tempo of the tala

68
Q

What are the 3 components of a tala ?

A

Laghu
Dhrutam
Anu Dhrutam

69
Q

What is Thaat ?

A

A system of classifying ragas in different groups

70
Q

In Hindustani music, how many Thaats are there ?

A

10

71
Q

Is a thaat in arroha ar avroha ?

A

Aaroha

72
Q

Do the Thaats have emotional quality ?

A

No

73
Q

What is Poorva Bhaag ?

A

12AM to 12PM

74
Q

What is Uttar Bhaag ?

A

12PM to 12AM

75
Q

What are Uttar Raagas ?

A

Raagas that can be performed in Uttar Bhaag

76
Q

Does the saptak also change with time of the day ?

A

Yes

77
Q

How many notes does Thaat have ?

A

Exactly 7

Indian Art and Culture - Nitin Singhania (10 decks)

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