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Which Gharana is known for its distinctive style of sitar playing, characterized by a fast tempo and energetic bowing?

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Which Gharana is known for its distinctive style of sitar playing, characterized by a fast tempo and energetic bowing?

  1. Maihar Gharana

  2. Senia Gharana

  3. Imdadkhani Gharana

  4. Vishnupur Gharana


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Imdadkhani Gharana is known for its distinctive style of sitar playing, characterized by a fast tempo and energetic bowing. This style was developed by Ustad Imdad Khan, who was a renowned sitar player from the 19th century.

Who is considered to be the founder of the Imdadkhani Gharana?

  1. Ustad Imdad Khan

  2. Ustad Allauddin Khan

  3. Ustad Vilayat Khan

  4. Ustad Nishat Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ustad Imdad Khan is considered to be the founder of the Imdadkhani Gharana. He was a renowned sitar player from the 19th century who developed a distinctive style of sitar playing that was characterized by a fast tempo and energetic bowing.

Which of the following sitar players is not associated with the Imdadkhani Gharana?

  1. Ustad Vilayat Khan

  2. Ustad Nishat Khan

  3. Ustad Shujaat Khan

  4. Ustad Ravi Shankar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ustad Ravi Shankar is not associated with the Imdadkhani Gharana. He is associated with the Maihar Gharana.

What is the name of the distinctive style of sitar playing developed by the Imdadkhani Gharana?

  1. Gayaki Ang

  2. Tantrakari Ang

  3. Vilambit Ang

  4. Drut Ang


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The distinctive style of sitar playing developed by the Imdadkhani Gharana is called Drut Ang. This style is characterized by a fast tempo and energetic bowing.

Which of the following ragas is commonly played in the Drut Ang style?

  1. Raga Yaman

  2. Raga Bhairavi

  3. Raga Darbari

  4. Raga Malkauns


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raga Yaman is commonly played in the Drut Ang style. This raga is known for its fast tempo and energetic mood.

What is the name of the technique used by Imdadkhani Gharana musicians to create a fast and energetic bowing style?

  1. Meend

  2. Gamak

  3. Tana

  4. Murki


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Murki is the name of the technique used by Imdadkhani Gharana musicians to create a fast and energetic bowing style. This technique involves playing a series of rapid notes in quick succession.

Which of the following sitar players is known for his innovative use of the Murki technique?

  1. Ustad Vilayat Khan

  2. Ustad Nishat Khan

  3. Ustad Shujaat Khan

  4. Ustad Ravi Shankar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ustad Vilayat Khan is known for his innovative use of the Murki technique. He was a renowned sitar player who was known for his fast and energetic playing style.

What is the name of the composition that is considered to be the signature piece of the Imdadkhani Gharana?

  1. Raga Yaman

  2. Raga Bhairavi

  3. Raga Darbari

  4. Raga Malkauns


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raga Yaman is considered to be the signature piece of the Imdadkhani Gharana. This raga is known for its fast tempo and energetic mood, and it is often played in the Drut Ang style.

Which of the following sitar players is known for his unique interpretation of Raga Yaman?

  1. Ustad Vilayat Khan

  2. Ustad Nishat Khan

  3. Ustad Shujaat Khan

  4. Ustad Ravi Shankar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ustad Vilayat Khan is known for his unique interpretation of Raga Yaman. He was a renowned sitar player who was known for his fast and energetic playing style, and he often played Raga Yaman in the Drut Ang style.

What is the name of the annual music festival that is held in honor of Ustad Imdad Khan?

  1. Imdadkhani Sangeet Sammelan

  2. Allauddin Khan Sangeet Sammelan

  3. Vilayat Khan Sangeet Sammelan

  4. Nishat Khan Sangeet Sammelan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Imdadkhani Sangeet Sammelan is an annual music festival that is held in honor of Ustad Imdad Khan. This festival is held in the city of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which of the following sitar players has been awarded the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award?

  1. Ustad Vilayat Khan

  2. Ustad Nishat Khan

  3. Ustad Shujaat Khan

  4. Ustad Ravi Shankar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ustad Vilayat Khan has been awarded the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award. He was a renowned sitar player who was known for his fast and energetic playing style, and he often played Raga Yaman in the Drut Ang style.

What is the name of the book that was written by Ustad Vilayat Khan about the Imdadkhani Gharana?

  1. My Life, My Music

  2. Raga Yaman: The Signature Piece of the Imdadkhani Gharana

  3. The Imdadkhani Gharana: A Legacy of Sitar Playing

  4. The Art of Sitar Playing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Imdadkhani Gharana: A Legacy of Sitar Playing is a book that was written by Ustad Vilayat Khan about the Imdadkhani Gharana. This book provides a detailed history of the gharana and its distinctive style of sitar playing.

Which of the following sitar players is known for his work in the field of music education?

  1. Ustad Vilayat Khan

  2. Ustad Nishat Khan

  3. Ustad Shujaat Khan

  4. Ustad Ravi Shankar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ustad Shujaat Khan is known for his work in the field of music education. He has established the Shujaat Khan Sitar School in Mumbai, India, where he teaches the Imdadkhani Gharana style of sitar playing to students from all over the world.

What is the name of the documentary film that was made about the Imdadkhani Gharana?

  1. The Imdadkhani Gharana: A Legacy of Sitar Playing

  2. The Art of Sitar Playing

  3. The Sitar: A Journey Through Time

  4. The Music of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Imdadkhani Gharana: A Legacy of Sitar Playing is a documentary film that was made about the Imdadkhani Gharana. This film provides a detailed history of the gharana and its distinctive style of sitar playing.

Which of the following sitar players is known for his innovative use of the sitar in jazz and fusion music?

  1. Ustad Vilayat Khan

  2. Ustad Nishat Khan

  3. Ustad Shujaat Khan

  4. Ustad Ravi Shankar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ustad Ravi Shankar is known for his innovative use of the sitar in jazz and fusion music. He collaborated with many Western musicians, including Yehudi Menuhin, George Harrison, and Philip Glass.

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