The Contributions of Legendary Musicians

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Who is known as the "Father of Indian Classical Music"?

  1. Tansen

  2. Baiju Bawra

  3. Amir Khusro

  4. Ravi Shankar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tansen was a legendary musician and composer in the court of Emperor Akbar. He is considered to be the founder of the Hindustani classical music tradition.

Which legendary musician was known for his mastery of the sitar?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Ustad Vilayat Khan

  3. Bismillah Khan

  4. Ali Akbar Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ravi Shankar was a sitar virtuoso and composer who popularized Indian classical music around the world. He collaborated with musicians from different genres, including The Beatles.

Who is considered to be the greatest exponent of the tabla?

  1. Ustad Alla Rakha

  2. Zakir Hussain

  3. Pandit Jasraj

  4. Vilayat Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ustad Alla Rakha was a tabla maestro who accompanied many legendary musicians, including Ravi Shankar. He is known for his innovative techniques and rhythmic virtuosity.

Which legendary musician was known for his soulful renditions of devotional songs?

  1. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi

  2. Lata Mangeshkar

  3. Asha Bhosle

  4. Kishore Kumar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was a Hindustani classical vocalist known for his powerful and emotive renditions of devotional songs. He was a recipient of numerous awards, including the Bharat Ratna.

Who is considered to be the "Nightingale of India"?

  1. Lata Mangeshkar

  2. Asha Bhosle

  3. Kishore Kumar

  4. Mukesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lata Mangeshkar was a legendary playback singer who recorded songs in over 36 languages. She is known for her melodious voice and versatility, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest singers of all time.

Which legendary musician was known for his energetic and dynamic performances?

  1. Kishore Kumar

  2. Mukesh

  3. Manna Dey

  4. Hemant Kumar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kishore Kumar was a versatile singer and actor known for his energetic and playful performances. He sang in a variety of genres, including classical, folk, and pop.

Who is considered to be the "King of Ghazal"?

  1. Jagjit Singh

  2. Chitra Singh

  3. Pankaj Udhas

  4. Hariharan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jagjit Singh was a renowned ghazal singer and composer. He is known for his soulful and melancholic renditions of ghazals, which are traditional Urdu love songs.

Which legendary musician was known for his mastery of the sarod?

  1. Amjad Ali Khan

  2. Ravi Shankar

  3. Ustad Alla Rakha

  4. Zakir Hussain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amjad Ali Khan is a sarod maestro who belongs to the Bangash lineage of sarod players. He is known for his innovative techniques and soulful renditions of classical ragas.

Who is considered to be the "Father of Carnatic Music"?

  1. Thyagaraja

  2. Muthuswami Dikshitar

  3. Shyama Shastri

  4. Swati Tirunal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thyagaraja was a legendary Carnatic composer and musician. He is known for his kritis, which are devotional compositions in Telugu. He is considered to be one of the greatest composers of Carnatic music.

Which legendary musician was known for his mastery of the veena?

  1. Emani Sankara Sastry

  2. Balakrishnamacharya

  3. Chitti Babu

  4. Rukmini Devi Arundale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Emani Sankara Sastry was a veena maestro who belonged to the Thanjavur tradition of Carnatic music. He is known for his innovative techniques and soulful renditions of ragas.

Who is considered to be the "Queen of Carnatic Music"?

  1. M.S. Subbulakshmi

  2. D.K. Pattammal

  3. K.S. Chitra

  4. Sudha Raghunathan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

M.S. Subbulakshmi was a legendary Carnatic vocalist known for her melodious voice and devotion to music. She was the first Indian musician to receive the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor.

Which legendary musician was known for his mastery of the mridangam?

  1. Palghat Mani Iyer

  2. Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman

  3. T.H. Vinayakram

  4. G. Harishankar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Palghat Mani Iyer was a mridangam maestro who belonged to the Palghat tradition of Carnatic music. He is known for his innovative techniques and rhythmic virtuosity.

Who is considered to be the "Father of Hindustani Music"?

  1. Amir Khusro

  2. Tansen

  3. Baiju Bawra

  4. Ravi Shankar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amir Khusro was a legendary musician, poet, and scholar in the court of the Delhi Sultanate. He is considered to be the father of Hindustani music, as he blended Persian and Indian musical traditions.

Which legendary musician was known for his mastery of the bansuri?

  1. Hariprasad Chaurasia

  2. Pandit Ravi Shankar

  3. Ustad Bismillah Khan

  4. Zakir Hussain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hariprasad Chaurasia is a bansuri maestro known for his soulful and emotive renditions of classical ragas. He has collaborated with musicians from different genres, including jazz and Western classical music.

Who is considered to be the "King of Tabla"?

  1. Ustad Alla Rakha

  2. Zakir Hussain

  3. Pandit Jasraj

  4. Vilayat Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ustad Alla Rakha was a tabla maestro who accompanied many legendary musicians, including Ravi Shankar. He is known for his innovative techniques and rhythmic virtuosity.

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