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Consider the following statements about carnatic music
1. It gives more importance to music than to lyrics
2. Mridangam is an important instrument in carnatic music
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Consider the following statements about carnatic music
1. It gives more importance to music than to lyrics
2. Mridangam is an important instrument in carnatic music
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
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The correct option is B 2 only
The main emphasis in Carnatic music is on vocal music; most compositions are written to be sung, and even when played on instruments, they are meant to be performed in gāyaki (singing) style. Thus lyrics is given higher prominence.
The mridangam is a percussion instrument of ancient origin. It is the primary rhythmic accompaniment in a Carnatic music ensemble, and in Dhrupad, where the same instrument is referred to as pakhawaj.
The main emphasis in Carnatic music is on vocal music; most compositions are written to be sung, and even when played on instruments, they are meant to be performed in gāyaki (singing) style. Thus lyrics is given higher prominence.
The mridangam is a percussion instrument of ancient origin. It is the primary rhythmic accompaniment in a Carnatic music ensemble, and in Dhrupad, where the same instrument is referred to as pakhawaj.
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