Composers/Singers
Name one of the three composers in the Carnatic "Trinity."
Who is Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar, or Syama Sastri?
What is the Carnatic equivalent of Bhupali?
What is Mohanam?
In Hindustani music, this term refers to an improvised elaboration of the raga.
What is alaap?
This percussion instrument is used in Carnatic concerts to keep rhythm.
What is the mridangam?
Artists in SPICMACAY UMD's first lecture-demonstration
Who are Vidushi Amritha Murali and Vidwan RK Shriramkumar?
his Hindustani composer is famous for his dhrupad compositions and was associated with the Mughal court.
Who is Tansen?
What is the Carnatic music equivalent of the Hindustani Raga Bilawal?
What is Sankarabharanam?
This word describes the process of improvisation in Indian Carnatic music, where musicians spontaneously create new variations while remaining within the confines of musical grammar, as codified in the raga and/or the tala.
What is Manodharma?
This instrument provides a constant drone in both Carnatic and Hindustani music.
What is the tanpura?
Full form of SPICMACAY
What is Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth?
This famous Hindustani composer was known for his mastery in both khayal and thumri styles and is one of the most prominent vocalists of his time.
Who is Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan?
Arohanam: S R2 G2 M1 P D2 N2 S; Avarohanam: S N2 D2 P M1 G2 R2 S
What is Kharaharapriya/Kafi?
This rhythmic pattern in Carnatic Music repeats three times and ends on the main beat, creating a climactic finish.
What is Korvai?
This large, long-necked string instrument is famous in Hindustani classical music and is often used to accompany vocalists.
What is the Sitar?
Name 4 identical Hindustani and Carnatic ragas
What is Behag, Yaman, Jonpuri, Bhimpalasi, etc.?
This Carnatic composer is famous for his compositions on Lord Rama, including the popular song “Endaro Mahanubhavulu.”
Who is Tyagaraja?
The terms used to signify the groups of "parent" scales in Carnatic & Hindustani
bonus 50 points if you guess the numbers
What are melakarta ragas and thaats?
72 melakarta, 10 thaats
This term is used to describe the main theme or starting phrase in a raga performance, often repeated throughout the performance.
What is mukhda?
This wind instrument, typically made of bamboo, is a significant part of Hindustani classical music and is known for its deep, haunting sound.
What is the Bansuri?
This term (comes from Hindi/Urdu) is used to signify a "lighter" piece sung at the end of Carnatic concerts
What is Thukkada (comes from tukda)
Known for his work in both Carnatic and Hindustani traditions, this composer is famous for his fusion of traditional and modern music. He won an Academy Award for his work on Slumdog Millionaire.
Who is A.R. Rahman?
This raga is known as the morning raga in Hindustani music and corresponds to the Carnatic raga Mayamalavagowla.
What is Bhairav?
A technique of improvisation where a fixed line of a composition (typically from a Kriti) is sung with variations in rhythm and phrasing.
What is niraval?
This wind instrument is commonly used in Carnatic music and is made of a bamboo tube with a single reed, producing a rich, mellow sound. It is often played as a solo instrument.
What is the Nadaswaram?
Name/sing a song or alap in Kafi/Kharaharapriya
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