Keertan

Q.

What Is The Name Of Shri Rams Father?

Q. Naradiya Keertans are also called Keertans.

1. Varkari
2. Powada
3. Haridasi

Q. Which of the following statements are correct in the context of Sant Namadev?

1. He was a devotee of Lord Shiva.
2. He supported the amalgamation of Bhajans and Keertans.
3. He belonged to the Varkari sect.
4. There was involvement of taal instruments in his Bhajans.

Q. What is the difference between Varkari Keertan and Haridasi Keertan?

1. Varkari Keertans involve a group performance whereas Haridasi Keertan is a solo performance.
2. Varkari Keertans is a solo performance whereas Haridasi Keertan is involves a group performance.
3. Varkari Keertans involve movements in circular fashion whereas Haridasi Keertans do not.
4. Haridasi Keertans involve movements in a circular fashion whereas Varkari Keertans do not.

Q. Who leads a Keertan performace?

1. Vidhushak
2. Kathebaribuva
3. Sutradhara
4. Muni

Q. What style of presentation do Keertans follow?

1. Call and response
2. Monolgue
3. Free-flowing
4. Instrumental only

Q. Who is credited with being the first Keertankar?

1. Tukaram
2. Kabir
3. Namadev
4. Meerabai

Q. What all do we have to mention on our FST shhets of answer

Q. The harmonium, a very popular instrument in India, is ___________ in origin.

1. African
2. American
3. European
4. Australian

Q. Match the musical instruments with the associated descriptions.

1. Hand-held cymbal
2. Two-headed drum
3. Keyboard