Question

Consider the following statements regarding Karnataka music compositions.

1. The vocal form 'rangam-tanam-pallavi' is generally the main item in Karnataka music concerts.

2. The Kriti is perhaps the most popular form in Karnataka music.

3. The Tilana is the south Indian musical counterpart of the north Indian tarana - rhythmic and fast in tempo.

4. In Karnataka music, there was no influence of bhakti in its development.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 2 and 3 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 1, 2 and 3

The correct answer is 1,2 and 3.

• Karnataka music compositions
  • The vocal form 'rangam-tanam-pallavi' is generally the main item in Karnataka music concerts. Hence statement 1 is correct.
  • The Kriti is perhaps the most popular form in Karnataka music. Hence statement 2 is correct.
  • The Tilana is the south Indian musical counterpart of the north Indian tarana - rhythmic and fast in tempo. Hence statement 3 is correct.
  • In Karnataka music, there was an influence of bhakti in its development. Hence statement 4 is incorrect.

• Carnatic music
  • Carnatic music, known as Karnāṭaka saṃgīta or Karnāṭaka saṅgītam in the South Indian languages, is a system of music commonly associated with South India, including the modern Indian states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, and Sri Lanka. 
  • Music awards: Filmfare Awards; Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
  • National anthem: Jana Gana Mana
  • Albums: Madhurasmriti, Pancharatna Krithis, Laya Vinyas, MORE
  • Parent genre: Indian classical music
  • Music festivals: Saptak Festival of Music; Chen
  • Music media: Sruti; The Record
  • Music awards: Filmfare Awards; Sangeet Natak