The Gharanas of Hindustani Classical Music

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Which of the following is not a major Gharana of Hindustani Classical Music?

  1. Kirana Gharana

  2. Gwalior Gharana

  3. Patiala Gharana

  4. Agra Gharana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Agra Gharana is not a major Gharana of Hindustani Classical Music.

Which Gharana is known for its emphasis on vocal ornamentation and intricate melodic patterns?

  1. Kirana Gharana

  2. Gwalior Gharana

  3. Patiala Gharana

  4. Benares Gharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kirana Gharana is known for its emphasis on vocal ornamentation and intricate melodic patterns.

Which Gharana is known for its emphasis on rhythmic complexity and improvisational skills?

  1. Gwalior Gharana

  2. Patiala Gharana

  3. Benares Gharana

  4. Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gwalior Gharana is known for its emphasis on rhythmic complexity and improvisational skills.

Which Gharana is known for its emphasis on emotional expression and a wide range of vocal techniques?

  1. Patiala Gharana

  2. Benares Gharana

  3. Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana

  4. Mewati Gharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Patiala Gharana is known for its emphasis on emotional expression and a wide range of vocal techniques.

Which Gharana is known for its emphasis on purity of tone and a restrained style of singing?

  1. Benares Gharana

  2. Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana

  3. Mewati Gharana

  4. Senia Gharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Benares Gharana is known for its emphasis on purity of tone and a restrained style of singing.

Which Gharana is known for its emphasis on rhythmic innovation and a wide range of vocal techniques?

  1. Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana

  2. Mewati Gharana

  3. Senia Gharana

  4. Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana is known for its emphasis on rhythmic innovation and a wide range of vocal techniques.

Which Gharana is known for its emphasis on emotional intensity and a wide range of vocal techniques?

  1. Mewati Gharana

  2. Senia Gharana

  3. Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana

  4. Delhi Gharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mewati Gharana is known for its emphasis on emotional intensity and a wide range of vocal techniques.

Which Gharana is known for its emphasis on purity of tone and a restrained style of singing?

  1. Senia Gharana

  2. Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana

  3. Delhi Gharana

  4. Sham Chaurasia Gharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Senia Gharana is known for its emphasis on purity of tone and a restrained style of singing.

Which Gharana is known for its emphasis on rhythmic complexity and improvisational skills?

  1. Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana

  2. Delhi Gharana

  3. Sham Chaurasia Gharana

  4. Vishnupur Gharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana is known for its emphasis on rhythmic complexity and improvisational skills.

Which Gharana is known for its emphasis on purity of tone and a restrained style of singing?

  1. Delhi Gharana

  2. Sham Chaurasia Gharana

  3. Vishnupur Gharana

  4. Indore Gharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Delhi Gharana is known for its emphasis on purity of tone and a restrained style of singing.

Which Gharana is known for its emphasis on rhythmic innovation and a wide range of vocal techniques?

  1. Sham Chaurasia Gharana

  2. Vishnupur Gharana

  3. Indore Gharana

  4. Agra Gharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sham Chaurasia Gharana is known for its emphasis on rhythmic innovation and a wide range of vocal techniques.

Which Gharana is known for its emphasis on purity of tone and a restrained style of singing?

  1. Vishnupur Gharana

  2. Indore Gharana

  3. Agra Gharana

  4. Kirana Gharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vishnupur Gharana is known for its emphasis on purity of tone and a restrained style of singing.

Which Gharana is known for its emphasis on emotional intensity and a wide range of vocal techniques?

  1. Indore Gharana

  2. Agra Gharana

  3. Kirana Gharana

  4. Gwalior Gharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indore Gharana is known for its emphasis on emotional intensity and a wide range of vocal techniques.

Which Gharana is known for its emphasis on rhythmic complexity and improvisational skills?

  1. Agra Gharana

  2. Kirana Gharana

  3. Gwalior Gharana

  4. Patiala Gharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Agra Gharana is known for its emphasis on rhythmic complexity and improvisational skills.

Which Gharana is known for its emphasis on purity of tone and a restrained style of singing?

  1. Kirana Gharana

  2. Gwalior Gharana

  3. Patiala Gharana

  4. Benares Gharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kirana Gharana is known for its emphasis on purity of tone and a restrained style of singing.

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