Question 9
EasyOriginal questionWhich of the two systems of Indian classical music is the southern one?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Carnatic is the classical music of southern India; Hindustani is that of the north.
Both share the concepts of raga and tala and diverged from a common root, largely after the arrival of Persian influence in the north.
Dhrupad and thumri are not systems but forms within Hindustani music.
Worth noting
A practical difference: a Carnatic concert is built mostly on composed pieces, while a Hindustani one gives far more time to improvisation around the raga.
- Concept
- The two systems of Indian classical music
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
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