GK
INDIAN CULTURE
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The classical music in the South is known as Carnatic music. It has developed in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Purandardas is considered to be the father of Carnatic music.
Detailed explanation-2: -Carnatic music owes its name to the Sanskrit term Karnâtaka Sangîtam which denotes “traditional” or “codified” music. Composed of a system of Ragam (Raga) and Thalam (Tala), it has a rich history and tradition.
Detailed explanation-3: -Classical music is another name given to Hindustani classical music. Carnatic music too is classical in its style. It differs from the classical music in the sense, that it pays more importance to the literary part of singing, that is, it gives more importance to the song as a whole during performance.