Indian Music Flashcards
According to Naada Muni, what was the sound the pervaded the universe ?
Naada Brahma
What kind of musical instruments have been recovered from Indus Valley Civilization ?
7-Holed Flute
Ravanahatha
What is the science of music called ?
Gandharva Veda
Which Veda is Gandharva Veda found in ?
Sama Veda
What is Sangama ?
Ritualistic music displayed in Vdic period
What was the music the epics were set to called ?
Jatigan
What was the first work that spoke about music theory ?
Bharata’s Natyashastra
What were the 22 keys in Natyashastra called ?
Shrutis
Who wrote Sangeet Ratnakara in 13th century ?
Sarangadeva
How many raagas did Sangeet Ratnakara define ?
265
How many raagas did Sangeeta Makaranda define ?
93, and classified to feminine and masculine
Who wrote Swaramela-Kalanidhi in 16th century ?
Ramamatya
Who wrote Chaturdandi-prakasika in 17th century ?
Venkatamakhin
What are the three main pillars of Indian classical music ?
Raaga
Tala
Swara
In Natya Shastra, how many notes are swaras divided into ?
22
What is the full form of Sa ?
Sadaja
What is the full form of Re ?
Rishabha
What is the function of Rishabha ?
Supertonic
What is the function of Sadaja ?
Tonic
What is the function of Gandhara ?
Mediant
What is the full form of Ga ?
Gandhara
What is the full form of Ma ?
Madhyama
What is the function of Madhyama ?
Sub-Dominant
What is the full form of Pa ?
Panchama
What is the function of Panchama ?
Dominant
What is the full form of Dha ?
Dhaivata
What is the function of Dhaivata ?
Sub mediant
What is the full form of Ni ?
Nishada
What is the function of Nishada ?
Subtonic
How many of the 22 Shrutis are audible ?
12
What is the difference between Shruti and Swara ?
Shruti is smallest graduation of pitch
In those 12 audible Shrutis, how many are Suddha and Vikrita Swaras ?
7 Suddha Swaras
5 Vikrita Swaras
What is raaga used for ?
Constructing melody
How many notes are in Audav Raga ?
5
How many notes are in Shadava Raga ?
6
How many notes are in Sampurna Raga ?
7
What is the ascent called ?
Aroha
What is the descent called ?
Avaroha
What are three ways Raagas can be divided into based on speed ?
Vilambit
Madhya
Drut
What is Sankeerna Raag ?
Combination of 2 or more Ragas
What is the principal note of the raaga called ?
Vaadi
What is the second most important note called ?
Samvaadi
What are notes apart from the Vaadi and Samvaadi called ?
Anuvaadi
What are notes not in the composition called ?
Vivadi
What is Shuddha Raag ?
Nature and form doesn’t change if absent notes are played
What is Chhayalag Raag ?
Nature and form changes is absent notes are played
How many parent melas or scales are there in Hindustani music ?
72
How many main Raagas are there in Hindustani Raagas ?
6
What time of the day in Bhairav played ?
Dawn
Which season is Bhairav played ?
Any season
What is the mood of Bhairav ?
Peace
What time of the day is Hindol played ?
Morning
Which season is Hindul played ?
Spring
What is the mood of Hindol ?
Sweetness of young couple
What time of the day is Deepak played ?
Night
Which season is Deepak played ?
Summer
What is the mood of Deepak ?
Compassion
What time of the day in Megh played ?
Late night
What season is Megh played ?
Rainy
What is the mood of Megh ?
Courage
What time of the day is Shree played ?
Evening
Which season is Shree played ?
Winter
What is the mood of Shree ?
Gladness
What time of the day is Malkaush played ?
Midnight
Which season is Malkaush played ?
Winter
What is the mood of Malkaush ?
Brave
What is laya ?
Tempo of the tala
What are the 3 components of a tala ?
Laghu
Dhrutam
Anu Dhrutam
What is Thaat ?
A system of classifying ragas in different groups
In Hindustani music, how many Thaats are there ?
10
Is a thaat in arroha ar avroha ?
Aaroha
Do the Thaats have emotional quality ?
No
What is Poorva Bhaag ?
12AM to 12PM
What is Uttar Bhaag ?
12PM to 12AM
What are Uttar Raagas ?
Raagas that can be performed in Uttar Bhaag
Does the saptak also change with time of the day ?
Yes
How many notes does Thaat have ?
Exactly 7
