Carnatic Mela 2016 Quiz

D.K.Pattammal, M.L.Vasanthakumari and M.S.Subbulakshmi were popularly known as the female trinity of Carnatic music. These musicians were highly influential and renowned for their exceptional talent and contributions to the field of Carnatic music. They played a significant role in popularizing and preserving the art form, and their performances left a lasting impact on the music industry.

The initials M.S in 'M.S.Subbulakshmi' stand for Madurai Shanmukhavadivu.

The given information states that A + Nishadam (Ni) equals Sriranjani. This indicates that the raga A contains the notes of Sriranjani and also includes the note Ni. The next statement mentions that the Arohanam (ascending scale) of A combined with the Avarohanam (descending scale) of Sriranjani, with vakram (zig-zag pattern), equals B. This suggests that B is a raga formed by combining the ascending and descending scales of A and Sriranjani. Among the given options, the combination of A = Abhogi and B = Jayamanohari satisfies these conditions.

Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer was M.S. Subbulakshmi's primary guru. This means that Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer was the main teacher or mentor for M.S. Subbulakshmi in her musical training and development.

M.S. Subbulakshmi was often accompanied by Radha Viswanathan, who offered vocal support.

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T.Brinda, along with her sister, T. Muktha. They were both grandchildren of the legendary Veena Dhanammal.

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The point at which the song begins in a tala cycle is called "Eduppu".

The given question asks for the name of the only song composed by Shyama Shastri in the raga Kalgada. The correct answer is "Parvathi Ninnu Ne".

The correct answer is Katapayadi Sankhya. Katapayadi Sankhya is an ancient system of mnemonics that is used in the 72 melakartha scheme. This system assigns numerical values to the letters of the Sanskrit alphabet, and these values are used to determine the order of the melakartha ragas in the scheme. Each melakartha raga is assigned a unique number based on the numerical values of its corresponding letters. This system is important in Carnatic music as it helps in organizing and categorizing the melakartha ragas.

The correct answer is Lallitha. The question asks for the raga that is obtained by subtracting Panchamam (Pa) from Mayamalavagaula. Mayamalavagaula is a melakarta raga that consists of all seven swaras (notes) in the octave. By subtracting Panchamam (Pa) from this raga, we are removing the fifth note from the scale. The resulting scale is known as Lallitha, which is a janya raga derived from Mayamalavagaula.

The correct answer is Guru, Plutham and Kakapadam. These three angas or tala components are important elements in the rhythmic structure of Carnatic music. Guru refers to a long duration note or syllable, Plutham refers to a medium duration note or syllable, and Kakapadam refers to a short duration note or syllable. These components help in creating rhythmic patterns and variations within a tala, adding complexity and depth to the music.

Thanjavur Sankara Iyer's first composition was Rama Namame Tudi in Desh ragam.

Koteeswara Iyer. His mudra was Kavikunjaradasa. His grandfather was Kavikunjara Bharathi, a contemporary of the trinity and a great lyricist.

A manipravala krithi is a composition that is set in two or more languages. This term is commonly used in Carnatic music to describe compositions that combine Sanskrit with another language, such as Tamil or Telugu. The use of multiple languages in a manipravala krithi adds richness and diversity to the composition, showcasing the composer's linguistic skills and creativity.

In 1969, M.S. Subbulakshmi received the Sangeetha Kalanidhi award from the Music Academy.

The correct answer is that the other three kritis are Sri Kalahastisha in Huseni, Ananda Natana Prakasham in Kedaram, and Arunachalanatham in Saranga. These five kritis together form Muthuswamy Dikshithar's Panchalinga Kshetra Krithis.

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M.S. Subbulakshmi typically started most of her concerts with a Dhyanasloka on the deity Dakshinamurthy. Dakshinamurthy is a form of Lord Shiva who is considered the ultimate teacher and source of knowledge. Starting her concerts with a Dhyanasloka dedicated to Dakshinamurthy signifies her reverence and seeking of blessings for a successful performance. This choice also aligns with the traditional practice of invoking the blessings of Lord Shiva before embarking on any auspicious endeavor.

The name of the ragam Shanmukhapriya in the Dikshithar school is Chamaram.

Kunja was the fond nickname by which M.S. Subbulakshmi was known to her friends and relatives.

M D Ramanathan was the most famous disciple of Tiger Varadachariar. Tiger used to refer to him fondly as Thirudan (one who steals, presumably hearts, minds through his music) in Tamil.

M.S. Subbulakshmi's first movie was "Sevasadan."