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Consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- Bharata’s Natya Sastra, from around the 5th century AD, and Saranga Deva’s Sangita Ratnakara, from the early13th century AD, are considered the to be the earliest recorded documents available on the theory and performance of Indian classical music.
- Carnatic music is based on a 22 scale note (swaras) on contrary to the earlier 12 note scale that is used in the western classical music. But in all its practical aspects and puposes, not more than 16 notes are generally used.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Option B
Answer: (b)
The origin of Carnatic music or South Indian classical music can be traced back to the age of Vedas. It is a system of music commonly associated with the southern part of the Indian subcontinent, with its area roughly confined to four modern states of India:
Andhra Pradesh,
Karnataka,
Kerala, and
Tamil Nadu.
It is one of two main sub-genres of Indian classical music that evolved from ancient Hindu traditions.
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Answer: (b)
The origin of Carnatic music or South Indian classical music can be traced back to the age of Vedas. It is a system of music commonly associated with the southern part of the Indian subcontinent, with its area roughly confined to four modern states of India:
Andhra Pradesh,
Karnataka,
Kerala, and
Tamil Nadu.
It is one of two main sub-genres of Indian classical music that evolved from ancient Hindu traditions.
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