Carnatic Mela 2016 Quiz
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He composed songs in all the 72 melakarthas. His mudra included the name of his grandfather, a great scholar himself. Which great composer are we talking about and what was his mudra?
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Patnam Subramania Iyer
- B.
Koteeswara Iyer
- C.
Neelakanta Sivan
- D.
Muthiah Bhagavathar
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B. Koteeswara IyerExplanation
Koteeswara Iyer. His mudra was Kavikunjaradasa. His grandfather was Kavikunjara Bharathi, a contemporary of the trinity and a great lyricist.Rate this question:
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Whose first composition was Rama Namame Tudi in Desh ragam?
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Thyagaraja
- B.
Annamacharya
- C.
Thanjavur Sankara Iyer
- D.
Oothukadu Venkata Kavi
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C. Thanjavur Sankara IyerExplanation
Thanjavur Sankara Iyer's first composition was Rama Namame Tudi in Desh ragam.Rate this question:
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This musician, along with her sister, belonged to the Veena Dhanammal school and was famous for her renditions of padams and javalis. Identify the musician.
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D K Pattamal
- B.
M L Vasanthakumari
- C.
Balasaraswathi
- D.
T Brinda
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D. T BrindaExplanation
T.Brinda, along with her sister, T. Muktha. They were both grandchildren of the legendary Veena Dhanammal.Rate this question:
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They were popularly known as the female trinity of Carnatic music. Can you name these musicians?
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D.K.Pattammal, M.L.Vasanthakumari and M.S.Subbulakshmi
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T Brinda, T Muktha and M S Subbulakshmi
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D K Pattammal, Veenai Dhanammal and M.S.Subbulakshmi
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D.K.Pattammal, Radha Vishwanathan and M.S.Subbulakshmi
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A. D.K.Pattammal, M.L.Vasanthakumari and M.S.SubbulakshmiExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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He reveled in singing slow paced pieces. He was a disciple of TigerVaradachariar. He used the mudra VaradaDasa in his compositions. Whowas this great musician?
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G N Balasubramaniam
- B.
Mysore Varadacharar
- C.
Inchimudi Varadaraja Iyengar
- D.
M D Ramanathan
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D. M D RamanathanExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Lavangi, Mahathi, Omkari, Sarvashri. What are these?
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Janya ragas of the melakarta Kharaharapriya
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Ragas discovered by Dr.M.Balamuralikrishna
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Janya ragas of the melakarta Harikhambhoji
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Ragas discovered by M.S. Subbulakshmi
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B. Ragas discovered by Dr.M.Balamuralikrishna -
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There is only one song in the raga Kalgada composed by Shyama Shastri. Name this song.
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Samayamu Emarake
- B.
Parvathi Ninnu Ne
- C.
Nannu brovu
- D.
Ninnu vina
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B. Parvathi Ninnu NeExplanation
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".Rate this question:
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What was the name of ragam Shanmukhapriya in the Dikshithar school?
- A.
Chamaram
- B.
Chamundeshwari
- C.
Shanmukhabharanam
- D.
Simhavahini
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A. ChamaramExplanation
The name of the ragam Shanmukhapriya in the Dikshithar school is Chamaram.Rate this question:
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Identify Ragas A and B below.A + Nishadam (Ni) = Sriranjani. Arohanam of A + Avarohanam ofSriranjani, with vakram = B. Can you identify ragams A and B?
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A = Abheri and B = Durga
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A = Abhogi and B = Jayamanohari
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A = Shree and B = Jayanarayani
- D.
A = Abhogi and B = Jayanthasena
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B. A = Abhogi and B = JayamanohariExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Mayamalavagaula – Panchamam (Pa) = Which raga?
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Lallitha
- B.
Vasantha
- C.
Lalithapanchamam
- D.
Jaganmohini
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A. LallithaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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What is the point at which the song begins in a tala cycle called?
- A.
Korappu
- B.
Sankeertam
- C.
Nadai
- D.
Eduppu
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D. EduppuExplanation
The point at which the song begins in a tala cycle is called "Eduppu".Rate this question:
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There are three angas or tala components besides the Laghu, Drutham andAnudhrutham. What are they?
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Guru, Plutham and Kakapadam
- B.
Sarvalagu, Korvai and Guru
- C.
Samam, Araiidam and Plutham
- D.
Sarvalagu, Desadhi and Kakapadam
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A. Guru, Plutham and KakapadamExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Chintayama in Bhairavi, Jambupathe in Yamankalyani. There are threeother pieces that belong to the same set of kritis. What are these threekritis? What is this set of five kritis called?
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The other three krithis are Shiva Shiva in Pantuvarali, Isha Pahimaam in Kalyani and Nada Thanumanisham in Chitta Ranjani. The five krithis form Thyagaraja's Jyothirlinga Krithis
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The other three krithis are Cintaye Mahalingammurthim in Pharas, Ekamranatham Bhajeham in Gamakriya and Nilakanta Mahadeva in Vasanta. The five krithis form Muthuswamy Dikshitar's Panchabhuta Mahadeva Krithis
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The other three krithis are Sri Kalahastisha in Huseni, Ananda Natana Prakasham in Kedaram and Arunachalanatham in Saranga. The five krithis together form Muthuswamy Dikshithar’s Panchalinga Kshetra Krithis.
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The other three krithis are Kaana Kan Kodi in Kambhoji, Kaana Vendamo in Sriranjani and Isane inda ezhaikiranga in Chakravaham. The five krithis together form Papanasam Sivan's Chidambaranatha Krithis
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C. The other three krithis are Sri Kalahastisha in Huseni, Ananda Natana Prakasham in Kedaram and Arunachalanatham in Saranga. The five krithis together form Muthuswamy Dikshithar’s Panchalinga Kshetra Krithis.Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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If a krithi is set in two or more languages, what is it called?
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Sarvabhasha krithi
- B.
Anekabhasha krithi
- C.
Bhashanga krithi
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Manipravala krithi
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D. Manipravala krithiExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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What is the name of the ancient system of mnemonics upon which the 72 melakarthascheme is based?
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Bhuta Sankhya
- B.
Katapayadi Sankhya
- C.
Sadratna mala
- D.
Venkatamakhi Sankhya
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B. Katapayadi SankhyaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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What do the intials M.S in 'M.S.Subbulakshmi' stand for?
- A.
Madurai Shanmukhavadivu
- B.
Madras Sadasivam
- C.
Madras Shanmugham
- D.
Madurai Sundaram
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A. Madurai ShanmukhavadivuExplanation
The initials M.S in 'M.S.Subbulakshmi' stand for Madurai Shanmukhavadivu.Rate this question:
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This year, 2016, marks 50 years since one of M.S. Subbulakshmi's famous concerts. Where was this concert held?
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Her concert at the Madras Music Academy
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Her concert at Royal Albert Hall, London
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Her concert at the United Nations General Assembly, New York
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Her concert at the Festival of India, Moscow
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What was the first movie M.S. Subbulakshmi acted in?
- A.
Savithiri
- B.
Meera
- C.
Sakuntalai
- D.
Sevasadan
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D. SevasadanExplanation
M.S. Subbulakshmi's first movie was "Sevasadan."Rate this question:
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When Mahatma Gandhi was informed that MS could not fulfill his request to sing his favorite bhajan because she did not know it, he said, "I prefer to hear it spoken by Subbulakshmi than sung by others." Can you name this bhajan?
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Bhaja Govindam
- B.
Hari Tum Haro
- C.
Vaishnava Jana To
- D.
Hari Gun Gao
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B. Hari Tum Haro -
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MS played the role of a male character in one of her films. Can you namethe role and the movie?
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Sage Narada in the film Savithri
- B.
Bharatha in the film Sampurna Ramayana
- C.
Sage Narada in the film Thiruvilayadal
- D.
Krishna in the film Yashoda Krishna
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M.S. Subbulakshmi typically started most of her concerts with a Dhyanasloka on which deity?
- A.
Gopalakrishna
- B.
Venkateshwara
- C.
Ganesha
- D.
Dakshinamurthy
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D. DakshinamurthyExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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M.S. Subbulakshmi was often accompanied by the artiste on the right offering vocal support. Name this artiste
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Radha Viswanathan
- B.
M. L. Vasanthakumari
- C.
Thangam Ananthnarayanan
- D.
Gowri Ramnarayan
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A. Radha ViswanathanExplanation
M.S. Subbulakshmi was often accompanied by Radha Viswanathan, who offered vocal support.Rate this question:
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Who was M.S. Subbulakshmi's primary guru?
- A.
Musiri Subramania Iyer
- B.
Papanasam Sivan
- C.
Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer
- D.
Tiger Varadhachariar
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C. Semmangudi Srinivasa IyerExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Who was the fond nickname by which M.S. Subbulakshmi was known to her friends and relatives?
- A.
Subbu
- B.
Kunja
- C.
Chinnani
- D.
Lakshmi
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B. KunjaExplanation
Kunja was the fond nickname by which M.S. Subbulakshmi was known to her friends and relatives.Rate this question:
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M.S. Subbulakshmi was the first woman to receive the Sangeetha Kalanidhi. When did M.S. Subbulakshmi receive the Sangeetha Kalanidhi award from the Music Academy?
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1979
- B.
1959
- C.
1996
- D.
1969
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D. 1969Explanation
In 1969, M.S. Subbulakshmi received the Sangeetha Kalanidhi award from the Music Academy.Rate this question:
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