With reference to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been kept alive for centuries, which of the following statements are correct?
1. Dhrupad originated and developed in the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal period.
2. Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and spiritual music.
3. Dhrupad Alap uses Sanskrit syllables from Mantras.
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Important Points to Remember in Chapter -1 - Indian Music from Unique Academic Board History of India Solutions
Indian Music
Music has been prevalent in Indian culture since the ages. From the Vedic age till the Modern period, Indian music has evolved a lot. Tumbru is said to be the first known musician in the Indian culture.
The pillars of Indian music are-
Swara- It refers to the pitch or the tone of the music.
Raga- It forms the base of the melody of Music. There are basically six principle ragas in Indian music namely- Hindola, Deepak, Megha, Sri, Malkosh, and Bairavi.
Taal-It provides the base to the rhythm. The most popular Taal is the Teen Taal.
Hindustani Music and Carnatic music at a glance
| Specification | Hindustani Music | Carnatic Music |
| Influence | Arab Persian and Afghan | Totally Indigenous |
| Freedom | Freedom is provided to musician to do improvisation | No such room is provided. |
| Subtypes | There is the influence of several Gharanas. | No provision of Gharana |
| Instruments | Tabla, Sarangi, Santoor, Sitar | Veena, Mridangam |
| Instrument common in both | Flute, Violin | Flute Violin |
| Ragas | 6 principle Ragas | 72 Ragas |
| Parts | North India | South India |
| Type | Emotional | Spiritual |
