Indian Classical Music Quiz

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What are the two main ingredients of music according to Dr. Kasturi?

  • Raga and Tala
  • Swara and Laya (correct)
  • Sitar and Tabla
  • Alaap and Jhala

What does 'Swara' refer to in the context of music?

  • Musically useful sound with a particular frequency (correct)
  • Harmonic progression
  • Instrumental music
  • Ornamental notes

What is 'Laya' in the context of music?

  • Musical scale
  • Melody
  • Pitch variation
  • Rhythm or beat of the music (correct)

What are the sounds used in music called in Sanskrit, Marathi, and Hindi?

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Which element of music is described as 'musically useful sound with a particular frequency'?

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Study Notes

Music Ingredients

  • According to Dr. Kasturi, the two main ingredients of music are Swara and Laya.

Swara and Laya

  • Swara refers to the musical sound or note in the context of music.
  • Laya refers to rhythm or tempo in the context of music.

Music Sounds

  • In Sanskrit, music sounds are called 'Nada'.
  • In Marathi, music sounds are called 'Swar'.
  • In Hindi, music sounds are called 'Sur'.

Sound Frequency

  • A sound with a particular frequency is described as 'musically useful sound with a particular frequency'.

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