Ragas Flashcards
1
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Define Raga Lakshanas
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Characteristics for each raga
2
Q
What are the 11 points to understand a raga
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. If its Janaka or Janya. . If it's Janaka, its no. in the 72 chart . If it's Janya, its thai raga . Aro and Ava . If it's Shadava/Audava/Swarantharam. Any Varja Swara? . If it's a Vakra raga . Swarsthanas . Upanga or Bhashanga . Its Jeeva, Nyasa, Graha swaras . Emotion it expresses . When it can be sung/played
3
Q
Arabi Aro and Ava
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Aro : SRMPDS Ava: SNDPMGRS
4
Q
Swarasthanas
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S R2 G2 M1 P D2 N2
5
Q
Give 7 features of Arabhi
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Janya Raga From 29th mela sankarabaranam Audava sampoorna upanga raga In Aro, G and N are varjam 3rd Ghana panchaka raga Can be sung at the start of a concert It is called pan palanthaka raga in thevaram
6
Q
Abhogi Aro and Ava
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Aro: SRGMDS Ava: SDMGRS
7
Q
Swarasthanas
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S R2 G1 M1 D2
8
Q
Give 7 features of Abhogi
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Janya Raga From 22nd Mela Karaharapriya audava upanga raga P and N are Varjam in both Aro and Ava Moorchanakaraka raga One of the few rare Panchama varja janya ragas Expresses Bhakti love and grace
9
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Karaharapriya Aro and Ava
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Aro: SRGMPDNS Ava: SNDPMGRS
10
Q
Swarasthanas
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S R2 G1 M1 P D2 N1
11
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Give 6 features of Karaharapriya
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22nd Melakartha
Moorchanakaraka Mela raga
Pratiyahata gamakam adds beauty to this raga
Expresses Bhakti and love
Called “Kapi That” in Hindustani Music
Thyagaraja has composed many Kritis in this raga
12
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Kamas Aro and Ava
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Aro: SMGMPDNS Ava: SNDPMGRS
13
Q
Swarasthanas
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S R2 G2 M1 P D2 N1 N2
14
Q
Give 8 features of Kamas
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Janya Raga From 29th mela harikambhoji Vakra shadava-sampoorna bhashanga raga N2 is the anya swaram In Aro, r is varjam Dhatu swaras add beauty Rare to find sancharam below mandra sthayi nishadam Expresses Bhakthi
