Indian Classical Music Gharanas
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Which Gharana places great importance on developing forcefulness and deepness in the voice?

  • Gwalior Gharana
  • Rampur Sahaswan Gharana
  • Agra Gharana (correct)
  • Kirana Gharana
  • From where does Kirana Gharana derive its name?

  • Gwalior
  • Agra
  • Kurukshetra (correct)
  • Rampur
  • Which Gharana is characterized by the use of greater rhythm play and by Layakari with the abundant use of Bols?

  • Patiala Gharana (correct)
  • Delhi Gharana
  • Banaras Gharana
  • Gwalior Gharana
  • Which Gharana is regarded as an off-shoot of the Delhi Gharana?

    <p>Patiala Gharana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who founded the Rampur Sahaswan Gharana?

    <p>Inayat Khan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinctive feature of the Gwalior Gharana?

    <p>Lucidity and simplicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Gharana is known for its stress on the clarity of swara and the development and elaboration of the raga through a stepwise progression?

    <p>Rampur Sahaswan Gharana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Gharanas of Indian Classical Music

    • The Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana places great importance on developing forcefulness and deepness in the voice.

    Kirana Gharana

    • Derives its name from the village of Kirana in Maharashtra.

    Hapur Gharana

    • Characterized by the use of greater rhythm play and Layakari with the abundant use of Bols.

    Rampur Sahaswan Gharana

    • Regarded as an off-shoot of the Delhi Gharana.
    • Founded by Ustad Inayat Hussain Khan.

    Gwalior Gharana

    • Distinctive feature is the clarity of swara and the development and elaboration of the raga through a stepwise progression.

    Agra Gharana

    • Known for its stress on the clarity of swara and the development and elaboration of the raga through a stepwise progression.

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    Test your knowledge of Indian classical music vocal styles by identifying features and founders of different Gharanas like Gwalior, Agra, and Kirana.

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