The Legacy of Gharanas

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Which gharana is known for its emphasis on vocal ornamentation and improvisation?

  1. Kirana Gharana

  2. Gwalior Gharana

  3. Agra Gharana

  4. Patiala Gharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kirana Gharana is renowned for its intricate vocal embellishments, such as taans, murkis, and gamaks, which add depth and expressiveness to the performance.

Which gharana is associated with the use of the sitar as a primary instrument?

  1. Maihar Gharana

  2. Senia Gharana

  3. Imdadkhani Gharana

  4. Vishnupur Gharana


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Imdadkhani Gharana is known for its mastery of the sitar, with notable exponents like Vilayat Khan and Ravi Shankar.

Which gharana is characterized by its emphasis on rhythmic complexity and intricate footwork?

  1. Kathak Gharana

  2. Odissi Gharana

  3. Bharatanatyam Gharana

  4. Kuchipudi Gharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kathak Gharana is renowned for its intricate footwork, rhythmic variations, and expressive storytelling through dance.

Which gharana is known for its emphasis on vocal purity and adherence to traditional ragas and talas?

  1. Agra Gharana

  2. Gwalior Gharana

  3. Kirana Gharana

  4. Patiala Gharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Agra Gharana is known for its focus on vocal purity, with an emphasis on maintaining the integrity of ragas and talas.

Which gharana is associated with the use of the tabla as a primary instrument?

  1. Farrukhabad Gharana

  2. Benares Gharana

  3. Delhi Gharana

  4. Ajrara Gharana


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Delhi Gharana is renowned for its mastery of the tabla, with notable exponents like Zakir Hussain and Alla Rakha.

Which gharana is known for its emphasis on emotional expression and improvisation in vocal performances?

  1. Patiala Gharana

  2. Gwalior Gharana

  3. Kirana Gharana

  4. Agra Gharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Patiala Gharana is known for its emphasis on emotional expression and improvisation, with notable exponents like Bade Ghulam Ali Khan and Amir Khan.

Which gharana is associated with the use of the sarangi as a primary instrument?

  1. Kirana Gharana

  2. Gwalior Gharana

  3. Agra Gharana

  4. Patiala Gharana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Gwalior Gharana is known for its mastery of the sarangi, with notable exponents like Pt. Ravi Shankar and Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma.

Which gharana is known for its emphasis on rhythmic complexity and intricate hand movements?

  1. Odissi Gharana

  2. Bharatanatyam Gharana

  3. Kuchipudi Gharana

  4. Kathak Gharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Odissi Gharana is renowned for its rhythmic complexity and intricate hand movements, which add grace and fluidity to the dance.

Which gharana is associated with the use of the bansuri as a primary instrument?

  1. Maihar Gharana

  2. Senia Gharana

  3. Imdadkhani Gharana

  4. Vishnupur Gharana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Senia Gharana is known for its mastery of the bansuri, with notable exponents like Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia and Pt. Ronu Majumdar.

Which gharana is known for its emphasis on vocal clarity and precision in rendering ragas?

  1. Agra Gharana

  2. Gwalior Gharana

  3. Kirana Gharana

  4. Patiala Gharana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Gwalior Gharana is known for its focus on vocal clarity and precision, with an emphasis on maintaining the purity of ragas.

Which gharana is associated with the use of the pakhawaj as a primary instrument?

  1. Farrukhabad Gharana

  2. Benares Gharana

  3. Delhi Gharana

  4. Ajrara Gharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Farrukhabad Gharana is renowned for its mastery of the pakhawaj, with notable exponents like Pt. Kishan Maharaj and Pt. Samta Prasad.

Which gharana is known for its emphasis on emotional expression and improvisation in instrumental performances?

  1. Patiala Gharana

  2. Gwalior Gharana

  3. Kirana Gharana

  4. Agra Gharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Patiala Gharana is known for its emphasis on emotional expression and improvisation in instrumental performances, with notable exponents like Ustad Vilayat Khan and Ustad Amjad Ali Khan.

Which gharana is associated with the use of the santoor as a primary instrument?

  1. Maihar Gharana

  2. Senia Gharana

  3. Imdadkhani Gharana

  4. Vishnupur Gharana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vishnupur Gharana is known for its mastery of the santoor, with notable exponents like Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma and Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia.

Which gharana is known for its emphasis on rhythmic complexity and intricate footwork in dance performances?

  1. Kathak Gharana

  2. Odissi Gharana

  3. Bharatanatyam Gharana

  4. Kuchipudi Gharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kathak Gharana is renowned for its rhythmic complexity and intricate footwork, which add grace and fluidity to the dance.

Which gharana is associated with the use of the shehnai as a primary instrument?

  1. Maihar Gharana

  2. Senia Gharana

  3. Imdadkhani Gharana

  4. Vishnupur Gharana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Senia Gharana is known for its mastery of the shehnai, with notable exponents like Pt. Bismillah Khan and Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia.

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