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Carnatic Music: A Quiz to Test Your Understanding

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What is the name of the first raga in the Carnatic music system?

  1. Saveri

  2. Kalyani

  3. Mayamalavagowla

  4. Harikambhoji


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saveri is the first raga in the Carnatic music system, and it is considered to be a very auspicious raga.

Which of the following is not a Carnatic music kriti?

  1. Tyagaraja's 'Jagadananda Karaka'

  2. Muthuswami Dikshitar's 'Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam'

  3. Swati Tirunal's 'Bhaja Govindam'

  4. Purandara Dasa's 'Hari Bhajan Bina Sukha Santhi Nahi'


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Purandara Dasa's 'Hari Bhajan Bina Sukha Santhi Nahi' is a bhajan, which is a devotional song, and not a Carnatic music kriti.

What is the name of the Carnatic music instrument that is played by plucking the strings?

  1. Veena

  2. Violin

  3. Mridangam

  4. Ghatam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Veena is a Carnatic music instrument that is played by plucking the strings. It is a very popular instrument and is often used in classical Carnatic music concerts.

Which of the following is not a Carnatic music tala?

  1. Adi tala

  2. Rupakam tala

  3. Khanda Chapu tala

  4. Mishra Chapu tala


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mishra Chapu tala is not a Carnatic music tala. It is a Hindustani music tala.

What is the name of the Carnatic music festival that is held in Chennai every year?

  1. Margazhi Music Festival

  2. Chennai Music Festival

  3. Carnatic Music Festival

  4. Indian Music Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Margazhi Music Festival is a Carnatic music festival that is held in Chennai every year during the month of Margazhi (December-January).

Which of the following is not a Carnatic music composer?

  1. Tyagaraja

  2. Muthuswami Dikshitar

  3. Swati Tirunal

  4. Purandara Dasa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Purandara Dasa was a Hindustani music composer. He is not a Carnatic music composer.

What is the name of the Carnatic music instrument that is played by striking the strings?

  1. Veena

  2. Violin

  3. Mridangam

  4. Ghatam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Violin is a Carnatic music instrument that is played by striking the strings. It is a very popular instrument and is often used in classical Carnatic music concerts.

Which of the following is not a Carnatic music raga?

  1. Saveri

  2. Kalyani

  3. Mayamalavagowla

  4. Harikambhoji


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Harikambhoji is not a Carnatic music raga. It is a Hindustani music raga.

What is the name of the Carnatic music kriti that is often sung at the beginning of a concert?

  1. Tyagaraja's 'Jagadananda Karaka'

  2. Muthuswami Dikshitar's 'Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam'

  3. Swati Tirunal's 'Bhaja Govindam'

  4. Purandara Dasa's 'Hari Bhajan Bina Sukha Santhi Nahi'


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Muthuswami Dikshitar's 'Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam' is a Carnatic music kriti that is often sung at the beginning of a concert.

Which of the following is not a Carnatic music tala?

  1. Adi tala

  2. Rupakam tala

  3. Khanda Chapu tala

  4. Mishra Chapu tala


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mishra Chapu tala is not a Carnatic music tala. It is a Hindustani music tala.

What is the name of the Carnatic music festival that is held in Mumbai every year?

  1. Margazhi Music Festival

  2. Chennai Music Festival

  3. Carnatic Music Festival

  4. Indian Music Festival


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Carnatic Music Festival is a Carnatic music festival that is held in Mumbai every year.

Which of the following is not a Carnatic music composer?

  1. Tyagaraja

  2. Muthuswami Dikshitar

  3. Swati Tirunal

  4. Purandara Dasa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Purandara Dasa was a Hindustani music composer. He is not a Carnatic music composer.

What is the name of the Carnatic music instrument that is played by blowing air into it?

  1. Veena

  2. Violin

  3. Mridangam

  4. Nadaswaram


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nadaswaram is a Carnatic music instrument that is played by blowing air into it. It is a very popular instrument and is often used in classical Carnatic music concerts.

Which of the following is not a Carnatic music raga?

  1. Saveri

  2. Kalyani

  3. Mayamalavagowla

  4. Harikambhoji


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Harikambhoji is not a Carnatic music raga. It is a Hindustani music raga.

What is the name of the Carnatic music kriti that is often sung at the end of a concert?

  1. Tyagaraja's 'Jagadananda Karaka'

  2. Muthuswami Dikshitar's 'Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam'

  3. Swati Tirunal's 'Bhaja Govindam'

  4. Purandara Dasa's 'Hari Bhajan Bina Sukha Santhi Nahi'


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tyagaraja's 'Jagadananda Karaka' is a Carnatic music kriti that is often sung at the end of a concert.

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