GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAS HERITAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hindustani music developed in ____
A
north
B
south
C
east
D
west
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hindustani music style is mainly found in North India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. It exists in four major forms: Dhrupad, Khyal (or Khayal), Tarana, and the semi-classical Thumri. Dhrupad is ancient, Khyal evolved from it, Thumri evolved from Khyal.

Detailed explanation-2: -Originated in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, mainly in Lucknow & Benares, around 18th century. A romantic & erotic style of singing; also called “the lyric of Indian classical music”.

Detailed explanation-3: -The classical music of India is divided into two traditions based on overlapping geographical areas: Hindustani music in North India, and Carnatic (Karnatak) music of South India.

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