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Carnatic Music Fundamentals

Test your knowledge of Carnatic music basics including ragas, talas, composers, instruments, and major festivals

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the first raga in the Carnatic music system?

  1. Saveri
  2. Kalyani
  3. Mayamalavagowla
  4. Harikambhoji
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a Carnatic music kriti?

  1. Tyagaraja's 'Jagadananda Karaka'
  2. Muthuswami Dikshitar's 'Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam'
  3. Swati Tirunal's 'Bhaja Govindam'
  4. Purandara Dasa's 'Hari Bhajan Bina Sukha Santhi Nahi'
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Carnatic music instrument that is played by plucking the strings?

  1. Veena
  2. Violin
  3. Mridangam
  4. Ghatam
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a Carnatic music tala?

  1. Adi tala
  2. Rupakam tala
  3. Khanda Chapu tala
  4. Mishra Chapu tala
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Carnatic music festival that is held in Chennai every year?

  1. Margazhi Music Festival
  2. Chennai Music Festival
  3. Carnatic Music Festival
  4. Indian Music Festival
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a Carnatic music composer?

  1. Tyagaraja
  2. Muthuswami Dikshitar
  3. Swati Tirunal
  4. Purandara Dasa
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Carnatic music instrument that is played by striking the strings?

  1. Veena
  2. Violin
  3. Mridangam
  4. Ghatam
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a Carnatic music raga?

  1. Saveri
  2. Kalyani
  3. Mayamalavagowla
  4. Harikambhoji
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Carnatic music kriti that is often sung at the beginning of a concert?

  1. Tyagaraja's 'Jagadananda Karaka'
  2. Muthuswami Dikshitar's 'Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam'
  3. Swati Tirunal's 'Bhaja Govindam'
  4. Purandara Dasa's 'Hari Bhajan Bina Sukha Santhi Nahi'
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a Carnatic music tala?

  1. Adi tala
  2. Rupakam tala
  3. Khanda Chapu tala
  4. Mishra Chapu tala
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Carnatic music festival that is held in Mumbai every year?

  1. Margazhi Music Festival
  2. Chennai Music Festival
  3. Carnatic Music Festival
  4. Indian Music Festival
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a Carnatic music composer?

  1. Tyagaraja
  2. Muthuswami Dikshitar
  3. Swati Tirunal
  4. Purandara Dasa
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Carnatic music instrument that is played by blowing air into it?

  1. Veena
  2. Violin
  3. Mridangam
  4. Nadaswaram
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a Carnatic music raga?

  1. Saveri
  2. Kalyani
  3. Mayamalavagowla
  4. Harikambhoji
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Carnatic music kriti that is often sung at the end of a concert?

  1. Tyagaraja's 'Jagadananda Karaka'
  2. Muthuswami Dikshitar's 'Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam'
  3. Swati Tirunal's 'Bhaja Govindam'
  4. Purandara Dasa's 'Hari Bhajan Bina Sukha Santhi Nahi'
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