List of top Carnatic Music Questions on Music History

Select two lakshana Granthas discussing Mela:

Make the correct sequence of the following raga classification according to its period from ancient to modern: A. Raganga Kriyanga Upanga - Bhashanga, B. Janaka Janya - Varja - Vakra, C. Suddha Chayalaga Sankeerna, D. Grama Moorchna Jati, E. Stree - Purusha - Napunsaka.

Make the correct sequence of the following Lakshanakara according to the chronological order: A. Venkatamakhi, B. Vidyaranya, C. Matanga, D. Bharata, E. Subbharama Dikshitar.

Assertion (A): Many of the musical Texts have been followed Natyashastra in the form of commentary. Reason (R): The commentators didn't had a creative ability in musical concept.

Assertion (A): Hindustani music is attractive because it gives more importance to aesthetics. Reason (R): Karnatak music never gives importance to aesthetics.

Assertion (A): Ragas have been classified in different ways in the history of Indian music. Reason (R): Musicologists were getting entertainment in classifying the raga.

Assertion (A): In a democratic society, the patronage of music is the responsibility of the people themselves. Reason (R): In the modern period Government also give the patronage with the help of people's organizations.

Music Text Authored by Subbarama Dikshitar:

Select the raga classification during the time of Narada: