GK
INDIAN CULTURE
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Question
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The most important and the main musical instrument in ‘Nautanki’ form of folk theatre is
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Nagara
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Mohuri
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Tabla
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Flute
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Before the advent of Bollywood (the Hindi film industry), Nautanki was the biggest entertainment medium in the villages and towns of northern India. Nautanki’s rich musical compositions and humorous, entertaining storylines hold a strong influence over rural people’s imagination.
Detailed explanation-2: -The prominent musical instrument is the nagada (a single-faced kettle drum) which, in fact heralds a Nautanki performance. The sarangi and harmonium are also used. The dholak (drum) provides the rhythm. The basic verse pattern is divided into three portions.
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