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Question 1

Lasya

Answer 1

Feminine

Question 2

Tandava

Answer 2

Masculine

Question 3

Nritta

Answer 3

Abstract dance which emphasizes rhythm, dance movement and time. No poetic meaning.

Question 4

Natya

Answer 4

No sense of technique, only abhinaya and dramatic hand gestures

Question 5

Nritya

Answer 5

Technique and expression. Natya and Nritta combined

Question 6

Adavu

Answer 6

Basic unit of movement derived from adaivu meaning combination.

Question 7

Jathi

Answer 7

Joined in steps, combination of adavus

Question 8

Korvai

Answer 8

Combination of dance movements, ending with theermanam and fitted into a time cycle

Question 9

Theermanam

Answer 9

Ending movement in a sequence of adavus

Question 10

Arudi

Answer 10

Ending of dance phrases by short repetitive steps.

Question 11

Sollukattu

Answer 11

Sollukattu: Phrases or Syllables recited by Nattuvanar

Question 12

Bani

Answer 12

Bani: Different styles or schools of Bharathanatyam. Derived from different families that practiced dance in Temples.
• Pandanallur
• Kalakshetra
• Vazhuvur
• Tanjavur
• Mellatur

Question 13

Margam

Answer 13

Complete set of dance items designed for what is considered solo
Bharathanaya performance Margam was setby Tanjavur brotes in early 19th century