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Ektaal

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12 beats, 6 sections, divided as 2 each; Taali: 1, 5, 9, 11; Khali: 3, 7

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Dhamar

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14 beats, 4 sections, divided as 5/2/3/4; Taali: 1, 6, 11; Khali: 8

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Rupak

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7 beats, 3 sections, divided as 3/2/2 ; Taali: 4, 6; Khali: 1

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Jhaptaal

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10 beats, 4 sections, divided as 2/3/2/3; Taali: 1, 3, 8; Khali: 6

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Teentaal

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16 beats, 4 sections, divided as 4 each; Taali: 1, 5, 13; Khali: 9

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Dhrupad

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An ancient style of music that is often used for religious or philosophical renditions. The taal chosen is specifically Dhamar and the rhythm instrument is often Pakhawaj

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Khyal

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Khyal is a type of singing in North Indian Classical Music and it has two types, Bada Khyal (slow tempo), and Chota Khyal (medium or fast tempo)

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Bhajan

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Bhajan is a devotional song used to pray to god

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Lakshangeet

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Lakshangeet is a song that describes raag details

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Sargam Geet

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Sargam Geet is a song made out of notes instead of words

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Varna

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A varna is a presentation of swaras and tones. There are 4 types: Sthayee (stationary), Arohi (ascending), Avarohi (descending), and Sanchari (mixed).

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Asthayi

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First section of a song; the base of the song for the singer to return to

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Antara

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The second section of a song and it is sung in high register, focusing on the tar shadja

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Sanchari

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It is the third section of a song and it is a free moving section

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Aabhog

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It is the last and concluding section which includes notes from all three registers

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Where was VDP (Vishnu Digambar Paluskar) born?

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A small town in Maharashtra, India

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What did his father do?

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He was a kirtan singer

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What happened to VDP when he was young?

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He lost his eyes in a firework accident

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How did VDP get into music?

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The local king recognized his talent and put him under the guidance of Balakrishna Buwa.

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When and where did VDP found ABGM (Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya)

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1901 in Lahore, Pakistan

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Who was VDP? What was he known for?

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VDP is seen as the musician who promoted classical music among the masses and brought respect to musicians. His work still continues with his disciples and his son DV Paluskar.

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What is ABGM?

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ABGM is a school to instruct formal training in Indian Classical Music. The organization has 2000 affiliated institutions and nearly 1000 exam centers all over the world. Around 100,000 students take exams every year.

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Who was Swami Haridas?

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He was a classical musician and spiritual poet in the 16th century.

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Who was Swami Haridas’s teacher

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Purandara Das

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What did Swami Haridas's work influence?
Both the classical music and the Bhakti movements of North Indian classical music
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Who was he a teacher of?
Tansen, the most famous Indian classical singer in history
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Who did Tansen work for?
Emperor Akbar the Great
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Why did Akbar dress as a common man in a forest?
To listen to Swami Haridas's music
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Where did Swami Haridas perform?
He performed in the temples, in front of god
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What did Haridas found?
Swami Haridas founded Haridasi School of Spirituality. He has many musical and spiritual disciples.
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Where do the origins of Indian Classical Music go back to?
The origins of Indian Classical Music go back to the Vedas.
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How many traditions of Indian Classical music and what are they?
There are two traditions. One is North Indian and the other is South Indian.
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What is the North Indian tradition called?
Hindustani Music.
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What is the South Indian tradition called?
Carnatic Music.
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How far does Hindustani Music stretch?
It stretches approximately from Bangladesh, through northern and central India, to Pakistan and even Afghanistan.
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What is Hindustani Music influenced by and why?
It is influenced by the Islamic world due to the Islamic rule over northern India at the time.
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What are some instruments used in Carnatic Music?
Some instruments include, veena, gottuvadyam, violin, and mrudangam
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Where is Carnatic Music found?
Carnatic Music is found in the South Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.
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Raag Yaman Kalyan
This raag uses teevra Ma. All other notes are shuddh Vaadi Swar: Ga Samvaadi Swar: Ni Thaat: Kalyan Jaati: Sampurna Time of Raag: N-1(6 PM - 9 PM)
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Raag Bhup
This raag uses all notes as shuddh. Skips Ma and Ni Vaadi Swar: Ga Samvaadi Swar: Da Thaat: Kalyan Jaati: Odav Time of Raag: N-2(9 PM - 12 PM)
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Raag Alhaiya Bilawal
This raag uses both Ni (komal and shuddh). All other notes are shuddh Vaadi Swar: Da Samvaadi Swar: Ga Thaat: Bilawal Jaati: Shadav Sampurna Time of Raag: D-1(6 AM - 9 AM)
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Raag Asavari
This raag uses komal Ga, Da, Ni. All other notes are shuddh Vaadi Swar: Da Samvaadi Swar: Ga Thaat: Asavari Jaati: Odav Sampurna Time of Raag: D-2(9 AM - 12 AM)
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Raag Bhairav
This raag uses Re and Da komal. All other notes are shuddh Vaadi Swar: Da Samvaadi Swar: Re Thaat: Bhairav Jaati: Sampurna Time of Raag: D-1(6 AM - 9 AM)
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Raag Bhairavi
This raag uses komal Re, Ga, Da, Ni. All other notes are shuddh Vaadi Swar: Ma Samvaadi Swar: Sa Thaat: Bhairavi Jaati: Sampurna Time of Raag: D-1(6 AM - 9 AM)
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Raag Bihag
This raag uses both teevra and shuddh Ma and all other notes are shuddh. Re and Da are skipped in Aaroh, but Avaroh uses all notes Vaadi Swar: Ga Samvaadi Swar: Ni Thaat: Bilawal Jaati: Odav Sampurna Time of Raag: N-1(6 PM - 9 PM)
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Raag Brindavani Sarang
This raag uses both Ni. All other notes are shuddh. Skips Ga and Da Vaadi Swar: Re Samvaadi Swar: Pa Thaat: Kafi Jaati: Odav Time of Raag: D-3(12 PM - 3 PM)
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Raag Kedar
This raag uses both Ni and both Ma. All other notes are shuddh Vaadi Swar: Ma Samvaadi Swar: Sa Thaat: Kalyan Jaati: Odav Shadav Time of Raag: N-2(9 PM - 12 PM)
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Raag Tilak Kamod
This raag uses both Ni. All other notes are shuddh. Skips Da in Aaroh. Vaadi Swar: Sa Samvaadi Swar: Pa Thaat: Khamaj Jaati: Shadav Sampurna Time of Raag: N-1(6 PM - 9 PM)

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