Odissi Repertoire And Artists

15 Questions | By Mayursocialmedia | Last updated: Mar 15, 2022 | Total Attempts: 35

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1.

What is this piece: A piece that typically signifies the dancer’s entrance to the stage.
- A.
  
  Mangalacharan
- B.
  
  Pallavi
- C.
  
  Moksha
- D.
  
  Abhinaya
2.

Abhinaya: A expressional dance, or a nritya, piece that shows a depiction of deep emotion expressed in a song.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

What is this piece: A pure dance, or nritya, piece that acts as an offering to Lord Batuka Bhairava, (Lord Shiva).
- A.
  
  Pallavi
- B.
  
  Moksha
- C.
  
  Batu
4.

Pallavi: The piece that concludes the repertoire.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

What is the order of an Odissi repertoire?
- A.
  
  Abhinaya, Batu, Mangalacharan, Moksha, Pallavi
- B.
  
  Moksha, Pallavi, Mangalacharan, Abhinaya, Batu
- C.
  
  Mangalacharan, Batu, Pallavi, Abhinaya, Moksha
6.

Young boys trained in the craft of Odissi dance.
- A.
  
  Gotipuas
- B.
  
  Devadasis
- C.
  
  Mana/Tehai
7.

They were the original temple dancers who were "Serviettes of God". They were dedicated to a deity or a temple.
- A.
  
  Devadasis
- B.
  
  Mudras
- C.
  
  Tribhangi
8.

Mudras: Also called hastas, are hand gestures used to emote and tell stories about the gods, goddesses, heroes, etc.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

The ending sequence that is repeated to designate that the ending of the piece or of a section, usually in 3 sections.
- A.
  
  Ghungroos
- B.
  
  Mancha pravesh
- C.
  
  Mana/Tehai
10.

Tribhangi: The concept of Tribhang divides the body into three parts, head, bust, and torso.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

A remarkable dancer who has completed 18+ years of training under the tutelage of her guru, late Kelucharan Mohapatra.
- A.
  
  Sujata Mohapatra
- B.
  
  Pankaj Charan Das
12.

A pronounced artist whose integral role in the revival of Odissi named him the “Father of Odissi dance”.
- A.
  
  Kelucharan Mohapatra
- B.
  
  Pankaj Charan Das
13.

An incredible Odissi dancer who initially learnt Kathak and Bharatnatyam.
- A.
  
  Sharmila Biswas
- B.
  
  Madhavi Mudgal
14.

A revered Odissi dancer who was one of many who aided in the revival of the dance form.
- A.
  
  Sharmila Biswas
- B.
  
  Kelucharan Mohapatra
15.

An outstanding Odissi dancer who is known for both her incredible performances and choreography
- A.
  
  Madhavi Mudgal
- B.
  
  Sujata Mohapatra
- C.
  
  Sharmila Biswas