Question

Ancient texts have provided an insight into the music of ancient period. Match the following texts with the relevant author:

1) Sangeet Makarand; 2) Sangeet Ratnakar; 3) Sangeet Parijat;

A) Pandit Sarangdev; B) Kabir; C) Narad; D) Pandit Ahobal; E) Tulsidas.

• A. 1-A; 2-E; 3-D
• B. 1-C; 2-A; 3-D
• C. 1-C; 2-E; 3-A
• D. 1-C; 2-A; 3-B

Answer 1

The correct option is B 1-C; 2-A; 3-D

The "Sangeet Makarand" was a text written by Narad around 900 BC which talks about 101 different rhythms and 19 different types of veenas. The "Sangeet Ratnakar", written by Pandit Sarangdev, talks about Carnatic and Hindustani music. The "Sangeet Parijat" is an important book on Hindustani music, written by Pandit Ahobal in 1665.