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- Rhythm
- Strings
- Ears
- Songs
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Correct answer: C. Ears
Karnam means ears, and the name Carnatic combines it with the sweet or lingering sound.
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What is the singing of the Samaveda hymns, as opposed to chanting, called?
- Alankar
- Samagana
- Alapana
- Keertana
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Correct answer: B. Samagana
The Samaveda hymns were sung as Samagana rather than chanted.
Which single swara is listed as a Tivra svara?
- Sa
- Ma
- Pa
- Re
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Correct answer: B. Ma
Only Ma is given as the Tivra svara, while Re, Ga, Dha and Ni are komal.
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