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UPSC CSE Prelims Music, Theatre & Folk Traditions Flashcards

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Identify the two major schools of Indian classical music based on their geographical and historical characteristics.

The Indian classical music system is broadly divided into the style of North India, which assimilated Persian and Islamic influences, and the style of South India, which remained relatively indigenous and tightly structured.

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Consider the following pairs of Hindustani classical music Gharanas and their distinct characteristics:

  1. Gwalior Gharana - Oldest known Khayal gharana
  2. Kirana Gharana - Famous for perfect intonation (swara) and emotional appeal
  3. Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana - Known for complex rhythmic patterns and obscure ragas

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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