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Quiz about Classical Music of Southern India

Classical Music of Southern India Quiz

Carnatic Music is divine and melodious. Take this quiz to know more. It is an easy quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by sanjanarao123. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
sanjanarao123

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
291,541

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many books are there to learn in the basic stages of learning music? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the tune of the song called? Hint

Pallavi

Tanam

Ragam

Charanam

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the beat called? Hint

Rangjam

Talam

Nadanam

Charanam

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many MelaKartha Ragas are there? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the Arohanam of Ragam Dhanysi? Hint

S M G M P D N S

S R M P D N S

S G M P N S

S G M D N S

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which is the highest voice or tone in which one is allowed to sing? Hint

Level 4

As high as the voice of all popular singers

There are no limits

Level 3

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the first Varnam? Hint

Sami Ninnekori

Ninnu kori

Vanajakshi

Nenarumchi

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Question 8 of 10

8. What are the names of the parts in Adi Tala Varnams? Hint

Anupallavi, Mukhtayi Swaram, Chittai Swaras

Pallavi, Anupallavi, Mukhtayi Swaram, Charanam, Chittai Swaras

Mukhtayi Swaram, Charanam, Pallavi, Anupallavi

Anupallavi, Mukhtayi Swaram, Charanam, Chittai Swaras

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Question 9 of 10

9. What are the names of the parts in Pada Varnams? Hint

Charanam, Chittai SwaraSahithyas, Mukhtayi SwaraSahithyam

Pallavi, Anupallavi, Mukhtayi SwaraSahithyam, Chittai SwaraSahithyas

Mukhtayi Swaram, Charanam, Pallavi, Anupallavi

Pallavi, Anupallavi, Mukhtayi SwaraSahithyam, Charanam, Chittai SwaraSahithyas

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many Navagraha Dharu Varnams are there? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many books are there to learn in the basic stages of learning music?

Answer: 2

The first book is the book with Sa Ri Ga Ma Pa Da Ni Sa - (Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do)and the 'Geethams' in different Ragas-Tunes. These are simple songs but are compulsory as a foundation to the learning of Carnatic Music.

The second book consists of the Varnams-the songs which really mould your voice.

Apart from these the main songs that are sung are Kheerthanais, Bhajans,Abangs and many others.

2. What is the tune of the song called?

Answer: Ragam

The tune is called Ragam-there are hundreds of Ragams in music.

3. What is the beat called?

Answer: Talam

There are more than 20 Talams in music.

4. How many MelaKartha Ragas are there?

Answer: 72

The first of which is Kankangi and the last, Rasikapriya. It has branches-
Indu
Nethra
Agni
Veda
Ban
Ruthu
Rishi
Vasu
Brahma
Disi
Rudra
Adithya

5. What is the Arohanam of Ragam Dhanysi?

Answer: S G M P N S

Arohanam consists of swaras in the Ragam.

6. Which is the highest voice or tone in which one is allowed to sing?

Answer: There are no limits

Tone or pitch can be high as long as it is melodious to listen to.

7. What is the name of the first Varnam?

Answer: Sami Ninnekori

There are in total 45 Varnams.

8. What are the names of the parts in Adi Tala Varnams?

Answer: Pallavi, Anupallavi, Mukhtayi Swaram, Charanam, Chittai Swaras

There are different names for other types of Varnams.

9. What are the names of the parts in Pada Varnams?

Answer: Pallavi, Anupallavi, Mukhtayi SwaraSahithyam, Charanam, Chittai SwaraSahithyas

This is the order for Pada Varnams.

10. How many Navagraha Dharu Varnams are there?

Answer: 1

There is only one Navagraha Dharu Varnam.

Source: Author sanjanarao123

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