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Q. Consider the following:

The above feature belongs to which Indian music style?


A
Dhrupad
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B
Gazal
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C
Khyal
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D
Tumri
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Solution

The correct option is D Tumri

Explanation:

  • Thumri originated in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, mainly in Lucknow and Benares, around the 18th century.
  • It is performed in the romantic and erotic style of singing; also called “the lyric of Indian classical music” - Ras Leela
  • Its lyrics are typically in Brij Bhasha and are usually romantic and religious.
  • A Thumri is usually performed as the last item of a Khayal concert.
  • The three main gharanas of thumri are - Benaras, Lucknow, and Patiala.

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